Rangers vs St Johnstone: Match Prediction for the Scottish Championship
In the seventh round of the Scottish Championship, Rangers will face St Johnstone. The hosts sit in third place on the table, while the visitors remain one of the key underperformers. Should we anticipate an unexpected outcome on October 6? Find the answer in our predictions.

Command Analysis

Rangers

Current Form
The Rangers currently sit three points behind leaders Celtic and Aberdeen after six matches. They are in third place, narrowly ahead of Motherwell on additional criteria. In addition to national competitions, the Rangers are also participating in the UEFA Europa League. They started strong with a 2-0 victory over Malmo, but then suffered a setback, losing 4-1 to Lyon.
Injuries and Suspensions
Danilo, Matondo, Yilmaz, and Cortes will miss the upcoming match due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
- No draw has occurred in the last ten matches at home
- The club has secured four wins in their last five matches
Projected Lineup: Butland - Jevtic, Propper, Sutter, Tavernier - Raskin, Barron - McCausland, Lawrence, Cherny - Igamane

St. Johnstone

Current Form
St Johnstone is sitting second to last in the league standings, managing to accumulate only four points. The team's sole victory came in the second round, where they decisively defeated Kilmarnock away 3-0. They also earned a point in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Ross County, but since then, they have faced a heavy loss to Celtic, finishing 0-6. Additionally, the team was knocked out of the League Cup after losing 0-2 to their upcoming opponent.
Injuries and Suspensions
Ikpeazu and McClelland will miss the upcoming match due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The team has suffered five losses in their last six matches.
- In three of their last four away games, St Johnstone failed to score a single goal.
Probable Lineup: Sinclair - Cameron, Sanders, Nielson - Raymond, Smith, Sprangler, Keri, Wright - Clark, Kirk
Trends
Bet Exact Score 2:0
Four of the last five matches between the teams ended with this score
7.50Bet At least one team won't score
This bet has won in eight of the last nine home matches
1.70Bet The number 2 in the final score
This pattern has emerged in four of the last five encounters
2.95Tip and bets
It is clear that the home team is significantly stronger than their opponent, making a balanced contest unlikely. In their last six matches, the visitors have failed to score even once. We believe that the Rangers will secure a commanding victory over the underdog again this time.
Our prediction is an Asian handicap of (-2) on the Rangers at 1.70
Total Bet
The hosts significantly outclass the visitors, so St Johnstone will likely focus on defense. Rangers are expected to score at least once, but a lopsided scoreline is not anticipated.
Our second bet is on under 3.5 goals at odds of 1.90
First Half Bet
In five of the last six matchups, the favorite secured a lead by halftime. We believe this trend will continue, as St Johnstone will struggle to withstand the opponent's pressure in the first 45 minutes.
Prediction: Rangers to win the first half at odds of 1.45