Ayr United vs St Johnstone Prediction & Betting Tips

Ayr United vs St Johnstone Match Preview

Ayr United return to Somerset Park with a steady but unspectacular run, built on narrow margins and low-scoring contests. St Johnstone arrive in stronger overall form, mixing clinical attacking displays with disciplined defensive work across recent weeks.

Ayr United’s Home Form Steadies but Lacks Cutting Edge

Ayr have become difficult to beat at home, with three draws in their last five at Somerset Park. They shut out Partick Thistle in a 0-0 and shared points with Arbroath and Morton earlier in the campaign. Their wins have been earned through graft rather than fluency, including the 2-1 victory over Morton and a strong 4-2 display against Airdrieonians.

Across all recent fixtures, Ayr remain resilient but goal-shy. A 0-1 home loss to Dunfermline and a sequence of narrow draws show how often their matches hinge on fine details. They compete well, yet consistent attacking threat still evades them.

St Johnstone’s Form Shows Clear Momentum

St Johnstone’s recent surge includes impressive attacking wins, notably the 4-3 against Queen’s Park and a dominant 0-4 victory at Morton. Even in tight matches, they stay competitive, drawing 0-0 with Raith Rovers and earning a 2-2 at Dunfermline. Their away record is strong, with wins at Arbroath and Queen’s Park and only one recent setback at Partick Thistle.

Their balance between disciplined defending and decisive bursts in the final third makes them a difficult opponent. The Saints also tend to perform well in this fixture, historically edging tight encounters.

Ayr United vs St Johnstone Prediction

With St Johnstone carrying clearer momentum and a sharper attacking profile, they arrive as the more reliable side. Ayr’s home resilience keeps them competitive, but they rarely control matches for long spells. In this setup, St Johnstone to win at 2.15 odds fits the form trends, supported by their recent away performances and greater scoring consistency.

Both teams have shown they can produce open contests when pressure builds, especially St Johnstone, who have been involved in several goal-heavy games in the past month. That supports over 2.5 goals at 2.05 odds, particularly given Ayr’s tendency to loosen up in second halves and St Johnstone’s ability to capitalise on stretched phases of play.

Afolabi Ezekiel- December 9, 2025

Ayr United vs St Johnstone Betting Tips

St Johnstone win

OK

2.15 Odds

Over 2.5 goals

OK

2.05 Odds