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- Double chance Aberdeen or draw (1X)68%
- Under 3.5 goals77%
Scottish PremiershipPittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen10°2,6 mm25 km/h
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Erik Lindberg · · Written from the model's numbers · How the predictions work
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Three head-to-head matches since the start of 2023 might suggest Aberdeen holds a slight advantage with one win and two draws. However, such a small sample barely shifts the needle. Weighing more heavily in this scenario are the expected goals and points, which tip the balance toward St. Johnstone. The visitors have averaged 1.2 xG per match compared to Aberdeen's 0.99, and their xPoints of 8.9 eclipse the hosts' 7.6.
Aberdeen leans on counterattacking play and crosses, while St. Johnstone focuses on maintaining possession and applying a high press. This clash of styles often leads to tight encounters, with defenses holding firm. The model reflects this, showing a 50% chance for both teams to score and an under-2.5 goals probability at 56%. With Aberdeen's home advantage baked in, the most likely outcomes are either a 1-1 draw or a slender 1-0 win for the hosts.
Despite the model giving Aberdeen a slight edge, their 36% win probability mirrors that of St. Johnstone, hinting at an evenly balanced contest. The expected goals of 1.29 for Aberdeen against 1.14 for the visitors further highlight how finely poised this matchup is. The model's lean toward Aberdeen feels cautious rather than confident, especially given the underwhelming attacking metrics both teams share.
The model's most likely scoreline, a 1-1 draw, is priced at 13%. It's a cautious yet considered pick, echoing the sentiment that stable, well-reasoned bets pay the bills while the less informed chase the chimera of thrilling upsets.
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| Bookmaker | 1 · Aberdeen | X | 2 · St. Johnstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | 2.12 | 3.30 | EV+ 16% 3.25 |
| LeoVegas | 2.15 | 3.35 | EV+ 10% 3.10 |
| Nordicbet | 2.12 | 3.30 | EV+ 16% 3.25 |
| Pinnacle | 2.16 | 3.40 | EV+ 19% 3.35 |
Odds updated 4 Oct, 15:36
Head-to-head based on Scottish Premiership data since 2023.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
| Performance | Aberdeen | St. Johnstone |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 8 | 8 |
| xPoints | 7.6 | 8.9 |
| xG per match | 0.99 | 1.2 |
| xGA per match | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.11 | 0.17 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.28 | 0.24 |
| Playing style | Aberdeen | St. Johnstone |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.31 | 0.3 |
| Field tilt | 0.33 | 0.52 |
| xT per match | 0.68 | 0.73 |
| xTA per match | 1.1 | 0.92 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 24 | 22 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.23 | 0.23 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.29 | 0.28 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.24 | 0.22 |
| Entries into the box per match | 12 | 10 |
| Entries into the box against | 14 | 12 |
| Pass completion % | 0.72 | 0.76 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.7 | 0.72 |
| Passes per match | 306 | 387 |
| Passes against per match | 410 | 395 |
| Switches of play per match | 24.6 | 22.3 |
| Long balls per match | 30 | 30 |
| Set pieces | Aberdeen | St. Johnstone |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.2 | 0.01 |
| Corners per match | 5.2 | 3.4 |
| Corners against per match | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| xG per corner | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.28 | 0.5 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.43 | 0.5 |
| Other | Aberdeen | St. Johnstone |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.76 | 0.74 |
| The goalkeepers | Marius Müller (Aberdeen) | Toby Peter Gary Steward (St. Johnstone) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 31 | 29 |
| Save % | 80% | 78% |
| xG prevented | 49% | 61% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives Aberdeen a 36% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Aberdeen 36%, draw 29%, St. Johnstone 36%.
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 44% and under at 56%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 50% according to the model.
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.

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