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Scottish Premiership · Matchweek 12 · 31 October 2026 · 15:00

Kilmarnock vs ST Johnstone: tip, odds and prediction – 31 October 2026, Scottish Premiership

2–2
1Kilmarnock2.17
XDraw3.82
2ST Johnstone3.36

Best available odds · Updated 31/10/26, 13:17

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Played: final score 2–2. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.

Kilmarnock meet ST Johnstone on 31 October 2026 · 15:00 at The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park (Kilmarnock). We expect very little between them. Our tip, result probabilities, missing players and analysis follow.

Kilmarnock vs ST Johnstone: tip and prediction
Result (even match)
Kilmarnock or draw (1X)
1.40
Goals
Under 3.5 goals
1.50
70%chance of the result
64%chance for the goals tip
1–1likely score
≈ 3 goalstotal in the match

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Kilmarnock vs ST Johnstone: match preview and analysis

How we arrived at this tip

  1. Table. In the table, Kilmarnock are 11th with 9 points after 12 matches (2W 3D 7L), whereas ST Johnstone are 7th with 14 points (3W 5D 4L).
  2. Attack and defence. Kilmarnock have scored 1.0 and conceded 2.4 goals per game on average in this competition; ST Johnstone average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded.
  3. Form in the competition. Kilmarnock: 2W 2D 7L, goals 11–26; ST Johnstone: 3W 4D 4L, goals 13–17.
  4. Head to head. In their 46 meetings so far, Kilmarnock have 16 wins, ST Johnstone have 21 wins and 9 draws have been recorded; the goals stand at 52–51.

What to expect

Kilmarnock should have the edge here, in our view. Our projected score is 2–1, about 3 goals combined, and 1–1 (11.2%) is the single most probable outcome. We think this will be an open match with plenty of goals.

Here is a twist: the table suggests the ST Johnstone are stronger, but the betting market gives the home side a slightly better chance. With the signs pulling in different directions the match is tough to call, and a more cautious bet is sensible.

Our tip for goals is Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.50), and our probability for it is 64%. We estimate both teams scoring at 60% and over 2.5 goals at 57%.

Prediction: key points

  1. Meetings: 46; Kilmarnock 16 wins, 9 draws, ST Johnstone 21 wins.
  2. Meetings between these sides have averaged 2.2 goals.
  3. Goals scored and conceded in this competition: Kilmarnock 11–26, ST Johnstone 13–17.
  4. We are expecting about 3 goals, and we give over 2.5 goals 57%.
  5. Absent: Kilmarnock 0, ST Johnstone 0.

Alternative tip: Both sides to score: yes

Alternative pick: Both sides to score: yes (probability 60%, best available odds 1.57). Our projection of about 3 goals is in line with it.

Absences

Kilmarnock are missing: no absences. ST Johnstone are without: no absences. Team news may still change, so check again before kick-off.

Kilmarnock vs ST Johnstone: the odds compared

Match result1X2
Best available odds2.173.823.36
Market average2.103.613.15
Lowest odds2.003.202.71
GoalsBestAverageChance
Over 1.5 goals1.231.1878.9%
Over 2.5 goals1.701.6557.2%
Under 2.5 goals2.302.2042.8%
Over 3.5 goals2.702.6135.9%
BTTS – yes1.571.5460.3%
BTTS – no2.502.3439.7%

Odds collected from several bookmakers and updated 31/10/26, 13:17. They are only a guide and a single operator may offer different prices. Average margin is 7.2%.

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Match at a glance

  • Likely result: Kilmarnock 1–1 ST Johnstone, roughly 3 goals in total.
  • Table: Kilmarnock 11th (9 points), ST Johnstone 7th (14 points).
  • Form in the competition: Kilmarnock 2W 2D 7L (11:26), ST Johnstone 3W 4D 4L (13:17).
  • H2H: 46 matches: Kilmarnock 16W 9D 21L, goals 52–51.
  • Absences: Kilmarnock 0, ST Johnstone 0.

Who will win Kilmarnock vs ST Johnstone?

Kilmarnock44%
Draw26%
ST Johnstone30%

We base this estimate on several bookmakers' odds with the margin taken out. It is no guarantee of the outcome.

Kilmarnock vs ST Johnstone: more markets and betting tips

Over 1.5 goals78.9% · fair odds 1.27 · best 1.23
Likely
Kilmarnock or draw (1X)70.3% · fair odds 1.42 · best 1.40
Likely
Under 3.5 goals64.1% · fair odds 1.56 · best 1.50
Likely
Both sides to score: yes60.3% · fair odds 1.66 · best 1.57
Likely
Over 2.5 goals57.2% · fair odds 1.75 · best 1.70
Possible
Kilmarnock to win44.4% · fair odds 2.25 · best 2.17
Outsider
Under 2.5 goals42.8% · fair odds 2.34 · best 2.30
Outsider
Both sides to score: no39.7% · fair odds 2.52 · best 2.50
Outsider
Over 3.5 goals35.9% · fair odds 2.78 · best 2.70
Outsider
ST Johnstone to win29.7% · fair odds 3.36 · best 3.36
Outsider
Draw25.9% · fair odds 3.86 · best 3.82
Outsider

Fair odds = 1 / probability. If the top available odds are bigger than the fair odds, there is value in the price. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider less than 50%.

Corners and cards

Cornersline 10.5 corners
Over 1.91 · Under 1.83
probability of over 48.9%
Cardsline 3.5 cards
Over 1.69 · Under 2.09
probability of over 55.2%

Most likely correct scores

1 : 111.2%
2 : 19.3%
1 : 08.6%
1 : 27.3%
2 : 07.1%
0 : 16.8%

Kilmarnock vs ST Johnstone: who is missing

Kilmarnock

  • No reported absences

ST Johnstone

  • No reported absences

This list may be updated before kick-off.

Kilmarnock vs ST Johnstone: table positions and form

#TeamPW-D-LGoalsPts
1Celtic129-1-227:1028
2Rangers117-3-119:924
3Heart Of Midlothian116-2-324:1720
4Falkirk125-3-415:1218
5Dundee115-2-417:1317
6Dundee Utd114-4-316:1616
7ST Johnstone123-5-415:1914
8ST Mirren124-2-612:2014
9Motherwell123-3-614:2012
10Aberdeen113-2-612:1411
11Kilmarnock122-3-713:289
12Hibernian112-2-711:178

Recent matches

Kilmarnock

31 OctDKilmarnock 2–2 ST Johnstone
28 OctLDundee 3–1 Kilmarnock
24 OctLFalkirk 3–0 Kilmarnock
17 OctWKilmarnock 3–2 Motherwell
10 OctLRangers 3–1 Kilmarnock

ST Johnstone

31 OctDKilmarnock 2–2 ST Johnstone
28 OctDST Johnstone 2–2 Motherwell
24 OctLRangers 4–0 ST Johnstone
17 OctDST Johnstone 1–1 Dundee Utd
11 OctWAberdeen 0–1 ST Johnstone

Home and away

Kilmarnock at home6 matches: 1W 2D 3L, goals 7–15
ST Johnstone away6 matches: 1W 2D 3L, goals 5–10

Kilmarnock vs ST Johnstone: team stats compared

KilmarnockST Johnstone
40%Form60%
55%Attack45%
40%Defence60%
40%Head to head60%
47%Goals53%
44.8%Overall55.2%

These values rely on just this season's games, a sample that is still small.

Form in the competition

KilmarnockDLLWL
ST JohnstoneDDLDW

Kilmarnock vs ST Johnstone: head to head

All matches
16Kilmarnock
9Draws
21ST Johnstone
31/10/26 · Kilmarnock 2–2 ST Johnstone
2/8/26 · ST Johnstone 4–3 Kilmarnock
3/5/25 · ST Johnstone 0–2 Kilmarnock
15/2/25 · Kilmarnock 3–1 ST Johnstone
23/11/24 · ST Johnstone 1–0 Kilmarnock
11/8/24 · Kilmarnock 0–3 ST Johnstone

Returns calculator

Potential return0 €
Net profit0 €
Implied probability0%
Market margin7.2%

Kilmarnock vs ST Johnstone: questions and answers

What is the best tip for Kilmarnock vs ST Johnstone?

Our result tip is Kilmarnock or draw (1X) (odds 1.40), and our goals tip is Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.50). The safer pick is Kilmarnock or draw (1X).

Who will win Kilmarnock vs ST Johnstone?

Our probabilities: Kilmarnock to win 44%, a draw 26%, ST Johnstone to win 30%.

What time and where is kick-off?

31 October 2026, kick-off at 15:00, at The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park, Kilmarnock.

Who will be missing?

Kilmarnock: no absences. ST Johnstone: no absences. This list may be updated before kick-off.

Will there be three or more goals?

Our probability for over 2.5 goals is 57% (odds 1.70); under 2.5 goals is at 43% (odds 2.30).

Will both teams score?

We think both teams will score with a 60% probability (odds 1.57).

What is the likeliest correct score?

Our likeliest score is 1–1 (11.2%); after that come 2–1 (9.3%) and 1–0 (8.6%).

How do you work out your predictions?

Our method begins with odds from several bookmakers: we take away the bookmaker margin and average what remains to get probabilities. A Poisson distribution then turns those into expected goals and the most probable scorelines. For context, the page also shows team form, the head to head and missing players. Treat our predictions as information, not a promise of a win.

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