Scottish Premiership· Regular Season - 9· McDiarmid Park
ST Johnstone
Dundee Utd17 Oct
ST Johnstone vs Dundee Utd Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 17 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Dundee Utd or Draw
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Predicted score
0-1
Fair odds
1.48
Expected goals
1.3 - 1.5
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Match probabilities
More ST Johnstone vs Dundee Utd tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Dundee Utd +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 85% | 1.17 | 1.11 |
| AH1 +1.5ST Johnstone +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 80% | 1.25 | 1.11 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 67% | 1.49 | 1.36 |
| 1XST Johnstone or Draw | 62% | 1.61 | 1.46 |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 58% | 1.72 | 1.62 |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 53% | 1.88 | 1.73 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 47% | 2.14 | 2.03 |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 42% | 2.38 | 2.23 |
| 2Dundee Utd to win | 38% | 2.65 | 2.60 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 33% | 3.06 | 2.70 |
| 1ST Johnstone to win | 32% | 3.10 | 2.65 |
| XDraw | 30% | 3.34 | 3.55 |
| AH2 -1.5Dundee Utd -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 20% | 4.99 | 4.95 |
| AH1 -1.5ST Johnstone -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 15% | 6.75 | 4.80 |
ST Johnstone vs Dundee Utd odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 2.50 | 3.30 | 2.50 | - | - | 1.62 | 2.20 |
| 1xBet | 2.53 | 3.42 | 2.58 | 1.73 | 2.03 | 1.58 | 2.23 |
| Dafabet | 2.65 | 3.55 | 2.60 | - | - | - | - |
| Bet365 | 2.62 | 3.50 | 2.55 | 1.80 | 2.00 | 1.62 | 2.20 |
| Marathonbet | 2.53 | 3.42 | 2.58 | 1.73 | 2.03 | 1.58 | 2.20 |
| Betfair | 2.50 | 3.30 | 2.70 | 1.87 | 1.90 | - | - |
| BetVictor | 2.55 | 3.40 | 2.50 | 1.72 | 1.96 | 1.57 | 2.25 |
| Pinnacle | 2.65 | 3.60 | 2.54 | 1.78 | 2.07 | - | - |
| SBO | 2.50 | 3.06 | 2.35 | 1.73 | 2.09 | - | - |
| Betano | 2.62 | 3.55 | 2.57 | 1.80 | 2.07 | 1.62 | 2.20 |
ST Johnstone vs Dundee Utd preview & analysis
Match preview
ST Johnstone host Dundee Utd in the Scottish Premiership (Regular Season - 9) at McDiarmid Park on Saturday, 17 October 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
ST Johnstone arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 5 and conceding 4. Most recently they beat Aberdeen 1-0 away. They're 5th in the table with 11 points from 8 games. Dundee Utd arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 and conceding 4. Most recently they beat Hibernian 1-0 at home. They're 6th in the table with 11 points from 8 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, ST Johnstone have won 2, Dundee Utd have won 4 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 1.8 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Dundee Utd narrow favourites: ST Johnstone 32%, draw 30%, Dundee Utd 38%. We expect around 2.8 goals (1.3 - 1.5 in expected goals), with 53% for over 2.5 and 58% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Dundee Utd should avoid defeat, and double chance covers the draw. Our pick is Dundee Utd or Draw at 1.50, which our model rates at a 68% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is ST Johnstone 0-1 Dundee Utd.
Recent form
ST Johnstone- 11 OctAAberdeen1-0
- 19 SeptHFalkirk1-1
- 9 SeptHCeltic0-1
- 6 SeptHHibernian2-1
- 2 SeptADundee1-1
Dundee Utd- 10 OctHHibernian1-0
- 19 SeptAST Mirren3-0
- 5 SeptHFalkirk1-1
- 2 SeptAMotherwell0-3
- 29 AugAKilmarnock4-0
Head to head
Scottish Premiership table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtic | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +12 | 21 |
| 2 |  Rangers | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 19 |
| 3 |  Heart Of Midlothian | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +11 | 16 |
| 4 |  Dundee | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 13 |
| 5 | ST Johnstone | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| 6 | Dundee Utd | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 11 |
| 7 |  ST Mirren | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 10 |
| 8 |  Aberdeen | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 8 |
| 9 |  Motherwell | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| 10 |  Hibernian | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 7 |
| 11 |  Falkirk | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 |  Kilmarnock | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -11 | 5 |
ST Johnstone vs Dundee Utd: FAQ
What is the ST Johnstone vs Dundee Utd prediction?
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Our tip is Dundee Utd or Draw at odds of 1.50. Our predicted score is ST Johnstone 0-1 Dundee Utd.
Who is the favourite to win ST Johnstone vs Dundee Utd?
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Dundee Utd are favourites. Our model gives ST Johnstone a 32% chance of winning, Dundee Utd 38%, and the draw 30%.
Will both teams score in ST Johnstone vs Dundee Utd?
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We rate both teams to score at 58%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does ST Johnstone vs Dundee Utd kick off?
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ST Johnstone vs Dundee Utd kicks off at 14:00 UTC on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at McDiarmid Park, Perth.
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