Ayr United vs St. Johnstone

Expert Analysis: Ayr United vs St. Johnstone

The upcoming match between Ayr United and St. Johnstone on December 12, 2025, promises to be an intriguing encounter. Both teams have shown resilience throughout the season, with Ayr United often relying on their home advantage while St. Johnstone has demonstrated strong offensive capabilities. The match is set to kick off at 19:45, and fans can anticipate a competitive game with several betting markets offering compelling odds.

Betting Predictions

• Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 85.00 – Given the likelihood of a tight first half, this prediction suggests a cautious approach by both teams in the latter stages.
• Over 0.5 Goals HT: 85.30 – This indicates confidence that both teams will score at least one goal in the first half, pointing to an early start for the action.
• Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 81.10 – This reflects a potential defensive strategy from both sides in the opening period.
• Over 1.5 Goals: 76.70 – A higher probability of seeing more than one goal suggests an open game with plenty of opportunities for both teams.
• Under 5.5 Cards: 73.50 – This bet implies that while there may be some bookings, the game is not expected to be overly aggressive.
• Away Team To Score In 1st Half: 73.20 – St. Johnstone might look to capitalize on their away form by scoring early.
• Both Teams To Score: 61.10 – A balanced outcome where both teams find the net is likely.
• Under 4.5 Cards: 60.40 – Reflects a prediction of fewer bookings overall, indicating disciplined play from both sides.
• First Goal Between Minute 0-29: 63.00 – The opening minutes are expected to be decisive, with one team likely scoring early.
• Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 65.20 – Ayr United might struggle to find goals in the latter half, focusing on defense instead.
• Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 63.50 – A cautious start from Ayr United could see them holding off on scoring early.
• Away Team To Score In 2nd Half: 61.10 – St. Johnstone may have the upper hand in the second half, potentially finding the net then.

The average total goals for this match are predicted at 2.76, suggesting a lively contest with several goals expected from both sides. With an average of 2.05 yellow cards anticipated, it’s likely there will be some bookings but nothing too excessive.

In terms of individual team performance, Ayr United is expected to score an average of 2.10 goals while conceding around 2.46 goals, indicating a challenging match ahead for them defensively.