Strategic Match Performance Analysis
St. Johnstone: Clinical and Consistent
The league leaders have been in formidable scoring form throughout the 2025/26 campaign. Averaging 1.83 goals per match, the Saints have proven they can find the back of the net against any opposition.
Goal Efficiency: St. Johnstone has scored 53 goals in 29 league matches.
Recent Trend: They have seen at least two goals in 3 of their last 5 matches, including a 3-1 win over Ayr United and a 2-0 victory against Greenock Morton.
Key Threats: Joshua McPake (14 goals) and Josh Fowler (11 goals) provide a dual-threat attack that consistently tests defensive lines.
Partick Thistle: High-Octane Away Performance
Partick Thistle enters this match with a statistical profile that heavily favors the Over 1.5 market. They average 1.50 goals scored and 1.11 goals conceded per game, creating an environment ripe for multiple goals.
Reliability: In their last 5 outings, 4 matches have ended with 2 or more goals.
Defensive Vulnerability: While they are strong in attack, they have struggled to keep clean sheets on the road, conceding in 100% of their recent away fixtures.
Top Scorer: Logan Chalmers leads the charge with 8 goals, supported by the experienced Tony Watt.
Head-to-Head (H2H) Goal Statistics
Historical data between these two sides reinforces the likelihood of a multi-goal game.
Over 1.5 Success Rate: 70% of the last 20 meetings between these clubs have seen at least two goals.
Last Encounter: Their most recent meeting on January 30, 2026, ended in a 2-2 draw, comfortably clearing the 1.5 goal threshold.
| Match Date | Result | League/Cup | Goals Total |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 2-2 | Scottish Cup | 4 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | 2-1 | Championship | 3 |
| Aug 02, 2025 | 5-1 | Championship | 6 |
Final Verdict: Over 1.5 Goals
With a combined goal average of over 3.00 per game and a historical H2H over 1.5 rate of 70%, the data strongly supports a minimum of two goals. Partick Thistle’s tendency to both score and concede away from home, paired with St. Johnstone’s league-leading attack, makes this a high-probability selection.
What is the average goal count for St. Johnstone this season?
St. Johnstone averages 1.83 goals scored per match in the Scottish Championship.
How often does Partick Thistle see Over 1.5 goals in their matches?
Approximately 74% of the matches in the Scottish Championship this season have resulted in Over 1.5 goals, with Partick Thistle contributing significantly through their recent 2-1 and 2-2 scorelines.
Who are the top scorers to watch in this match?
For St. Johnstone, Joshua McPake is the primary threat with 14 goals. Partick Thistle relies on Logan Chalmers (8 goals) and Ben Stanway (7 goals).
Has the Over 1.5 goals landed in recent head-to-head meetings?
Yes, the Over 1.5 goals market has landed in each of the last three meetings between these teams (results: 2-2, 2-1, and 5-1).