AIRDRIEONIANS VS ST. JOHNSTONE - SCOTLAND: CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH PREVIEW
SCOTLAND: CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH DETAILS: AIRDRIEONIANS VS ST. JOHNSTONE
As Airdrieonians prepare to host St. Johnstone on February 13, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this SCOTLAND: Championship fixture promises an intriguing contest.
AIRDRIEONIANS PREVIEW IN SCOTLAND: CHAMPIONSHIP
Airdrieonians, currently 8th in the standings with 23 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 23 points. They've earned 8 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
ST. JOHNSTONE PREVIEW IN SCOTLAND: CHAMPIONSHIP
St. Johnstone, sitting 1st with 46 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 20 points from 10 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR AIRDRIEONIANS VS ST. JOHNSTONE
Recent meetings between Airdrieonians and St. Johnstone have favored St. Johnstone, with St. Johnstone claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-3).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Dunfermline, Airdrieonians recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 3-4-1-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Stone, Strapp, McArthur, Wilson, Macdonald, Mckinnon, Telfer, McMaster, Barjonas, Henderson, Mochrie. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.
St. Johnstone's last outing came against Partick Thistle, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a 5-3-2 system.
Their starting XI featured Steward, Boyes, Mikulic, Diabate, Forrester, McAlear, Holt, Mcpake, Gullan, Stanton, Agyeman. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.
Looking ahead, Airdrieonians are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Airdrieonians and St. Johnstone are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR AIRDRIEONIANS VS ST. JOHNSTONE
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Airdrieonians's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. St. Johnstone's games average 2 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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