Raith vs St Johnstone: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Raith Rovers prepare to host St. Johnstone on February 20, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this SCOTLAND: Championship fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Raith Rovers, currently 7th in the standings with 29 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 20 points. They've earned 17 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

St. Johnstone, sitting 1st with 49 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 23 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 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.

Recent meetings between Raith Rovers and St. Johnstone have favored St. Johnstone, ending in a 0-0 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Greenock Morton, Raith Rovers recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-4-1-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Rae, Wilson, Hanlon, O'Connor, Rowe, Nsio, Doherty, Brown, Easton, Vaughan, Hamilton. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

St. Johnstone's last outing came against Airdrieonians, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Steward, Forrester, Boyes, Baird, Diabate, McAlear, Holt, Mcpake, Paton, Gullan, Fowler. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Raith Rovers are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Raith Rovers 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 from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Raith Rovers's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. St. Johnstone's games average 2.7 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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