Scottish PremiershipPittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen10°2,6 mm25 km/h

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    AberdeenAberdeenCounter-attacks & crosses
    vs
    St. JohnstoneSt. JohnstonePossession & high press
    The model's lean: 1 · Aberdeen (36%)Soft drawBest value by the model: 2 · St. Johnstone @ 3.35 (+19 %)

    Aberdeen vs St. Johnstone · Scottish Premiership

    1 · Aberdeen 36%X 29%36% St. Johnstone · 2

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    Analysis: Aberdeen – St. Johnstone

    Erik Lindberg · · Written from the model's numbers · How the predictions work

    TEXT:

    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.

    AberdeenAberdeen
    Form LLDWD
    League ranking xG #10xGA #9xT #10xP/match #10Points #7
    Key players
    • Kevin Michael NisbetFxG 0.40 · xT 0.00
    • Stuart ArmstrongCAMxG 0.03 · xT 0.10
    • Ayoub MoulouaFxG 0.29 · xT 0.02
    St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone
    Form LDWLD
    League ranking xG #9xGA #4xT #9xP/match #7Points #6
    Key players
    • Matthew Colin FouldsLWBxG 0.04 · xT 0.20
    • Enes AlićLWBxG 0.03 · xT 0.18
    • Zach MitchellCBxG 0.00 · xT 0.06

    Match prediction: Aberdeen – St. Johnstone

    Predicted score matrix

    St. Johnstone →
    Aberdeen →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–09.2%
    0–19.6%
    0–25.7%
    0–32.2%
    0–4+0.8%
    1
    1–011.0%
    1–113.3%
    1–27.4%
    1–32.8%
    1–4+1.0%
    2
    2–07.4%
    2–18.4%
    2–24.8%
    2–31.8%
    2–4+0.7%
    3
    3–03.2%
    3–13.6%
    3–22.1%
    3–30.8%
    3–4+0.3%
    4+
    4+–01.4%
    4+–11.5%
    4+–20.9%
    4+–30.3%
    4+–4+0.1%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.1-113%
    2. 2.1-011%
    3. 3.0-110%
    4. 4.0-09%
    5. 5.2-18%
    Expected goals
    1,29–1,14
    Both teams to score
    50%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 2,4
    Under 2,556%
    @1.87EV+2%
    Over 2,544%
    @1.95

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Double chance Aberdeen or draw (1X)68%
    • Under 3.5 goals77%

    Combined probability

    52%

    Fair odds

    1.91

    Two legs pulling the same way — the probability is computed exactly from the score matrix, not multiplied.

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Double chance Aberdeen or draw (1X)68%
    • Under 2.5 goals56%
    • Kevin Michael Nisbet to score32%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The whole slip is priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches — the scorer interacts with result and total goals, never naive multiplication.

    03 · 4 legs

    Bold

    • Both teams to score50%
    • Over 2.5 goals44%
    • Kevin Michael Nisbet to score32%
    • Jason Derek Holt to be booked23%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The goal-fest: both teams score with at least three goals, plus the match's most likely scorer and card candidate — all priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches.

    Odds & value

    The model's value spots

    Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).

    • 2 · St. Johnstone36% probability@3.35PinnacleEV+19%reference odds
    • 2 · St. Johnstone36% probability@3.25BetsafeEV+16%reference odds
    • 2 · St. Johnstone36% probability@3.25NordicbetEV+16%reference odds
    Bookmaker1 · AberdeenX2 · St. Johnstone
    Betsafe2.123.30
    EV+ 16%
    3.25
    LeoVegas2.153.35
    EV+ 10%
    3.10
    Nordicbet2.123.30
    EV+ 16%
    3.25
    Pinnacle2.163.40
    EV+ 19%
    3.35

    Odds updated 4 Oct, 15:36

    Statistics

    Head-to-head

    3 matches
    Aberdeen 1Draw 2St. Johnstone 0
    Goals: 3–2 (⌀ 1,7)

    Head-to-head based on Scottish Premiership data since 2023.

    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

    Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

    Aberdeen
    St. Johnstone
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    Aberdeen (7–8)
    St. Johnstone (9–10)
    Pass networks

    Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

    Aberdeen
    Afeez Aremu Olalekan: 161 passningar, xT 0.1OlalekanChris Cadden: 159 passningar, xT 0.2CaddenStuart Armstrong: 159 passningar, xT 0.1ArmstrongMats Knoester: 146 passningar, xT 0.18KnoesterLewis William Mayo: 124 passningar, xT 0.13MayoGavin Molloy: 115 passningar, xT 0.24MolloyNesta Pierre Guinness-Walker: 112 passningar, xT 0.37Guinness-WalkerMarius Müller: 111 passningar, xT 0.13MüllerConnor Patrick Ronan: 106 passningar, xT 0.15RonanDaniel Keith Happe: 75 passningar, xT 0.08HappeJack Milne: 60 passningar, xT 0.04Milne
    St. Johnstone
    Cheick Tiemoko Diabate: 336 passningar, xT 0.46DiabateJason Holt: 241 passningar, xT 0.24HoltEnes Alić: 219 passningar, xT 0.81AlićReece McAlear: 197 passningar, xT 0.12McAlearToby Peter Gary Steward: 158 passningar, xT 0.17StewardZach Mitchell: 142 passningar, xT 0.21MitchellLiam Smith: 92 passningar, xT 0.15SmithTaylor Steven: 79 passningar, xT 0.46StevenMatthew Todd: 75 passningar, xT 0.05ToddSamuel Stanton: 67 passningar, xT 0.19StantonJoel Leigh Cotterill: 56 passningar, xT 0.06Cotterill
    xT networks

    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.

    Aberdeen
    Afeez Aremu Olalekan: 161 passningar, xT 0.1OlalekanChris Cadden: 159 passningar, xT 0.2CaddenStuart Armstrong: 159 passningar, xT 0.1ArmstrongMats Knoester: 146 passningar, xT 0.18KnoesterLewis William Mayo: 124 passningar, xT 0.13MayoGavin Molloy: 115 passningar, xT 0.24MolloyNesta Pierre Guinness-Walker: 112 passningar, xT 0.37Guinness-WalkerMarius Müller: 111 passningar, xT 0.13MüllerConnor Patrick Ronan: 106 passningar, xT 0.15RonanDaniel Keith Happe: 75 passningar, xT 0.08HappeJack Milne: 60 passningar, xT 0.04Milne
    St. Johnstone
    Cheick Tiemoko Diabate: 336 passningar, xT 0.46DiabateJason Holt: 241 passningar, xT 0.24HoltEnes Alić: 219 passningar, xT 0.81AlićReece McAlear: 197 passningar, xT 0.12McAlearToby Peter Gary Steward: 158 passningar, xT 0.17StewardZach Mitchell: 142 passningar, xT 0.21MitchellLiam Smith: 92 passningar, xT 0.15SmithTaylor Steven: 79 passningar, xT 0.46StevenMatthew Todd: 75 passningar, xT 0.05ToddSamuel Stanton: 67 passningar, xT 0.19StantonJoel Leigh Cotterill: 56 passningar, xT 0.06Cotterill

    The teams in numbers

    PerformanceAberdeenSt. Johnstone
    Points88
    xPoints7.68.9
    xG per match0.991.2
    xGA per match1.61.4
    xG within 8s of winning the ball0.110.17
    xGA within 8s of losing the ball0.280.24
    Playing styleAberdeenSt. Johnstone
    Build-up efficiency0.310.3
    Field tilt0.330.52
    xT per match0.680.73
    xTA per match1.10.92
    Won balls, offensive half2422
    Pressing intensity0.230.23
    Pressing efficiency0.290.28
    Pressing efficiency, offensive half0.240.22
    Entries into the box per match1210
    Entries into the box against1412
    Pass completion %0.720.76
    Pass completion % under pressure0.70.72
    Passes per match306387
    Passes against per match410395
    Switches of play per match24.622.3
    Long balls per match3030
    Set piecesAberdeenSt. Johnstone
    xG from free kicks0.20.01
    Corners per match5.23.4
    Corners against per match7.26.3
    xG per corner0.030.05
    xGA per corner against0.010.03
    First touch, offensive corners %0.280.5
    First touch, defensive corners %0.430.5
    OtherAberdeenSt. Johnstone
    Throw-in control0.760.74
    The goalkeepersMarius Müller (Aberdeen)Toby Peter Gary Steward (St. Johnstone)
    Saves3129
    Save %80%78%
    xG prevented49%61%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Aberdeen vs St. Johnstone according to our model?

    The model gives Aberdeen a 36% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Aberdeen 36%, draw 29%, St. Johnstone 36%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 44% and under at 56%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 50% according to the model.

    Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

    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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