St Johnstone vs Falkirk Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Sep 2026
St Johnstone vs Falkirk Predictions
St Johnstone look a great bet to beat Falkirk on the Full-Time Result market. You can get odds of +110 with BetMGM that the home team claim a victory and this looks like a value wager based on the latest stats and team news.
Our St Johnstone vs Falkirk betting coverage includes detailed reasoning for the main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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St Johnstone meet Falkirk at McDiarmid Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 19 September.
St Johnstone were defeated last time out by a 1-0 scoreline. McDiarmid Park saw them beaten at home to Celtic. Simo Valakari's men had 40% possession and totalled three shots on target.
Falkirk claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 2-1 win occurred against Hearts at Falkirk Stadium. The Bairns recorded 41% possession and had four shots on goal, while Ben Krauhaus and Owen Eames were on the scoresheet.
| Scottish Premiership | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  St Johnstone |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 8:9 | 7 |
| 10 |  Falkirk |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 5:8 | 5 |
2 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts. St Johnstone have had 50.3% possession and 3.5 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.5 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts, while being awarded 6.0 corners.
Top goalscorer Josh Fowler has found the net 4 times, with Ruari Paton, Cheick Diabate and Kai Fotheringham scoring 1 each. Jamie Gullan is the leading assists maker with 2.
Falkirk have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 9.4 attempts, 2.6 shots on goal and 0.9 goals. John McGlynn's team average 47.5% possession, 4.1 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against them, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 4.6 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts.
Ben Krauhaus has scored 1 goals which makes him top scorer alongside five other players. Ryan Strain has been top assists provider with 2 in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
St Johnstone predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Toby Steward (GK), Matty Todd, Danny Finlayson, Cheick Diabaté, Enes Alic, Reece McAlear, Jason Holt, Josh Campbell, Joel Cotterill, Taylor Steven, Josh Fowler.
Falkirk predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Scott Bain (GK), Ryan Strain, Lewis Neilson, Liam Henderson, Leon McCann, Brad Spencer, Finley Barbrook, Ethan Ross, Ben Krauhaus, Owen Eames, Jacob Murrell.
Main Match Prediction
St Johnstone look like a standout bet and we’re expecting them to triumph. There are odds of +110 that the home team win this Premiership clash and we’re confident that this is a value play.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Our job is to consult the latest Premiership team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.
Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 47.6% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 50-55% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
The Asian Handicap provide a range of alternatives when it comes to backing St Johnstone. There’s a chance to get bigger odds if you think that a sizeable win can be achieved.
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Correct Score Prediction
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St Johnstone are available at +650 to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.
Player Prop Picks
Liam Henderson (Falkirk) can be backed at +230 to register one or more shots on goal. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.
Josh Fowler (St Johnstone) has managed four goals in his past six Premiership games. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +200 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.
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Corners Prediction
In their past five games, St Johnstone have had less than 5.5 corners. We’re happy to back the -154 when it comes to St Johnstone falling short of the Team Corners line which looks generous.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re up for a same-game multi, then we’ve got St Johnstone on the Full-Time Result, less than three goals to be scored merged with Liam Henderson (Falkirk) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.
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St Johnstone vs Falkirk Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The favourites are 48% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with St Johnstone being priced at +110 to come away with a victory in this Premiership encounter. The market implies that Falkirk are the most unlikely to win at +215.
There are different betting angles when backing St Johnstone including the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager. This is available at -120 and there’s a half stake return if they only draw with Falkirk.
You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -172 when it comes to BTTS Yes.
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Ruari Paton is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +500 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +190.
St Johnstone League Stats
Falkirk League Stats
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 6 matches
- 2 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 3 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.33 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 6 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.67 conceded in the previous 3 home matches
- An average of 2.83 goals per game in the previous 6 matches
- An average of 3.67 goals per game in the previous 3 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 6 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 3 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 6 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 3 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 6.00 corners conceded in the last 6 matches
- An average of 3.33 corners awarded and 7.00 corners against in the last 3 home matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 6 matches
- An average of 10.33 corners awarded in the last 3 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 4 of the last 6 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 2 of the last 3 home matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 6.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 50.33% possession in the last 6 matches
- An average of 47.33% possession in the last 3 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 6 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 3 home matches
- An average of 47.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for St Johnstone this season are Josh Fowler (4), Cheick Diabate (1), Josh Campbell (1)
- Top Assistors for St Johnstone this season are Jamie Gullan (2), Josh Fowler (1), Macaulay Tait (1)
St Johnstone vs Falkirk Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on St Johnstone vs Falkirk, check the team news first. Receive the predicted and confirmed Premiership lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.
St Johnstone Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Falkirk Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
St Johnstone Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Falkirk Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous St Johnstone Lineups
Previous Falkirk Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
St Johnstone Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Simo Valakari
Falkirk Player Stats & Squad
Premiership Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14:3 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7:4 | 13 |
| 3 | Hearts | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13:7 | 12 |
| 4 | St Mirren | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:6 | 10 |
| 5 | Motherwell | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8:9 | 8 |
| 6 | Dundee FC | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 7 | St Johnstone | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8:9 | 7 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6:7 | 7 |
| 9 | Hibernian | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7:10 | 6 |
| 10 | Falkirk | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5:8 | 5 |
| 11 | Dundee United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6:11 | 5 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5:14 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearts | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Celtic | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 9 |
| 3 | St Johnstone | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 4 | Rangers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 6 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 6 | St Mirren | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 4 |
| 7 | Aberdeen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 8 | Motherwell | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 4 |
| 9 | Falkirk | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 10 | Dundee United | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:4 | 2 |
| 11 | Hibernian | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | 0 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:10 | 0 |
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