ST Johnstone v Rangers prediction

Premiership · Sun, 13 Dec 2026 12:00 GMT · McDiarmid Park

Updated 6 Nov 2026, 13:34 UK · refreshed continuously

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TACTIX’s free model pick for ST Johnstone v Rangers, Premiership on Sun, 13 Dec 2026 12:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

ST Johnstone host Rangers in the Premiership on Sunday 13 December (kick-off 12:00 UK).

The key numbers

Rangers have conceded nine goals, the fewest of the 12 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games, ranked per game).

Rangers have scored in 11 consecutive matches in all competitions. Rangers are unbeaten in the last six meetings with ST Johnstone, every meeting checked.

Form and the table

Seven of ST Johnstone’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in nine of ST Johnstone’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, ST Johnstone have three wins, four draws and one defeat in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.63 points per game, scoring 1.75 and conceding 1.25. ST Johnstone have scored 15 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 12 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 12 games, ranked per game). ST Johnstone have conceded 19 goals, the fourth-most of the 12 clubs.

Seven of Rangers’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in six of Rangers’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). Away from home, Rangers have three wins, two draws and one defeat in their last 6 away matches in all competitions — 1.83 points per game, scoring 1.33 and conceding 1.00. Rangers have scored 19 goals, the third-most of the 12 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games, ranked per game).

ST Johnstone are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. Rangers are unbeaten in their last 11 matches in all competitions. ST Johnstone (seventh) and Rangers (second) are 10 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Rangers the stronger side, 342 rating points above ST Johnstone (Rangers 1874, ST Johnstone 1532, after at least 309 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 24 October 2026, finished Rangers 4–0 ST Johnstone.

Team news

Predicted ST Johnstone XI (4-2-3-1): T. Steward, C. Diabate, E. Alic, D. Finlayson, L. Smith, R. McAlear, J. Cotterill, J. Holt, T. Steven, J. Campbell, J. Fowler — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Matthew Foulds (4.0 per match over four appearances) and Enes Alić (3.9 per match over five appearances, one goal) have been ST Johnstone’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for ST Johnstone (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Matthew Foulds averages 3.4 tackles per 90 over 315 minutes. Enes Alić averages 1.4 tackles per 90 over 450 minutes, with a tackle in four of the last five appearances.

Predicted Rangers XI (4-2-3-1): I. Pandur, E. Fernandez, O. Makhanya, D. Sterling, J. Penrice, N. Raskin, D. Neil, M. Kim, R. Naderi, D. Gassama, K. Kelsy — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Ryan Naderi (5.7 per match over 12 appearances, six goals and three assists) and K. Kelsy (4.0 per match over seven appearances, four goals) have been Rangers’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Rangers (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Ryan Naderi averages 2.1 shots per 90 over 996 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last 10 appearances. K. Kelsy averages 2.9 shots per 90 over 2038 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sun, 13 Dec 2026 12:00 GMT · Premiership · McDiarmid Park
Head-to-head (last 6): ST Johnstone 0 · draws 0 · Rangers 6 · 2.67 goals/game
Recent form: ST Johnstone 1W 3D 1L · Rangers 3W 2D 0L

ST Johnstone v Rangers (Premiership): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 6 November 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.13 / 2.13

Goals

against 1.5 / 0.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

2.38 / 7.29

Corners

against 9.63 / 3.29 · 5 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 7 matches

3.25 / 7.14

Shots on target

against 6.5 / 3.29 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 7 matches

2 / 2

Cards

against 1.63 / 1.86 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 31 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 31 October 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	ST Johnstone for / against	Line	Rangers for / against
Goals scored	1.13 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	2.13 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	2.38 for · 9.63 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	7.29 for · 3.29 against n 7 Last 5
Shots	9.13 for · 17.25 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	15.29 for · 9.14 against n 7 Last 5
Shots on target	3.25 for · 6.5 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	7.14 for · 3.29 against n 7 Last 5
Fouls committed	10.63 for · 12.25 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	12.29 for · 10.86 against n 7 Last 5
Cards shown	2 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	2 for · 1.86 against n 7 Last 5

ST Johnstone

ST Johnstone Goalkeeper

ST Johnstone — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
T. Steward	11	90990 min	514.6 /90	90.8 /90	00 /90
R. Sinclair	1	7676 min	44.7 /90	00 /90	00 /90

ST Johnstone — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for ST Johnstone before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
T. Steward n 8	90	4.9 8/6

ST Johnstone Defensive

ST Johnstone — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
C. Diabate	11	87953 min	90.8 /90	111 /90	30.3 /90	565.3 /90	70.7 /90	30.3 /90
Enes Alic	10	90900 min	151.5 /90	80.8 /90	20.2 /90	474.7 /90	181.8 /90	20.2 /90
L. Smith	8	89713 min	141.8 /90	121.5 /90	50.6 /90	303.8 /90	81 /90	10.1 /90
D. Finlayson	7	66462 min	71.4 /90	30.6 /90	10.2 /90	244.7 /90	51 /90	00 /90
Z. Mitchell	6	88527 min	50.9 /90	40.7 /90	61 /90	284.8 /90	20.3 /90	10.2 /90
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ST Johnstone — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for ST Johnstone before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
R. McAlear n 8	85.6	1.7 5/3	0.7 5/0	—
J. Fowler n 8	65.9	0.7 3/1	1.2 4/3	—
T. Steward n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0	—
C. Diabate n 8	85.4	0.9 5/2	0.4 3/0	—
J. Holt n 8	76.9	0.9 3/2	2.3 8/5	—
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ST Johnstone — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for ST Johnstone before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
R. McAlear n 8	85.6	2.4 8/5
J. Fowler n 8	65.9	0 0/0
C. Diabate n 8	85.4	0.9 5/1
J. Holt n 8	76.9	1 5/2
Enes Alic n 8	90	1.6 6/5
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ST Johnstone Attacking

ST Johnstone — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
J. Fowler	12	65782 min	60.7 /90	10.1 /90	151.7 /90	91 /90	91 /90	50.6 /90
R. Paton	9	58519 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	122.1 /90	71.2 /90	50.9 /90	20.3 /90
K. Fotheringham	6	26158 min	10.6 /90	00 /90	21.1 /90	10.6 /90	00 /90	95.1 /90
D. Schmidt	5	39193 min	10.5 /90	00 /90	31.4 /90	10.5 /90	10.5 /90	20.9 /90
Lucas Pasquoto	3	47141 min	00 /90	00 /90	21.3 /90	10.6 /90	00 /90	10.6 /90
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ST Johnstone — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for ST Johnstone before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
R. McAlear n 8	85.6	0.5 3/1	0 0/0
J. Fowler n 8	65.9	2 7/3	1 5/1
T. Steward n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
C. Diabate n 8	85.4	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
J. Holt n 8	76.9	0.3 2/0	0.3 2/0
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ST Johnstone — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for ST Johnstone before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
R. McAlear n 8	85.6	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. Fowler n 8	65.9	0.7 3/1	0 0/0
T. Steward n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
C. Diabate n 8	85.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. Holt n 8	76.9	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Rangers

Rangers Goalkeeper

Rangers — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
I. Pandur	12	901080 min	332.8 /90	50.4 /90	00 /90

Rangers — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rangers before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
I. Pandur n 8	90	3.1 7/5

Rangers Defensive

Rangers — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
E. Fernandez	12	901079 min	151.3 /90	181.5 /90	40.3 /90	887.3 /90	171.4 /90	30.3 /90
Olwethu Makhanya	11	90990 min	161.5 /90	131.2 /90	40.4 /90	524.7 /90	70.6 /90	10.1 /90
D. Sterling	10	85845 min	212.2 /90	91 /90	20.2 /90	485.1 /90	111.2 /90	40.4 /90
J. Penrice	10	84841 min	232.5 /90	50.5 /90	20.2 /90	424.5 /90	111.2 /90	10.1 /90
T. Rommens	4	57228 min	62.4 /90	00 /90	10.4 /90	176.7 /90	62.4 /90	00 /90
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Rangers — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rangers before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
I. Pandur n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0	—
E. Fernandez n 8	89.9	1.4 6/3	1.5 8/4	—
D. Gassama n 8	70.3	0.3 2/0	2.7 7/6	—
Olwethu Makhanya n 8	90	0.9 5/1	0.3 2/0	—
D. Sterling n 8	83.1	1.2 5/4	1.1 5/3	—
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Rangers — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rangers before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
E. Fernandez n 8	89.9	1.4 7/3
D. Gassama n 8	70.3	0.6 4/0
Olwethu Makhanya n 8	90	1.5 6/3
D. Sterling n 8	83.1	2.4 7/6
J. Penrice n 8	84.9	2.4 7/5
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Rangers Attacking

Rangers — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Findlay Curtis	8	53422 min	00 /90	00 /90	61.3 /90	20.4 /90	122.6 /90	51.1 /90
K. Kelsy	6	69416 min	40.9 /90	00 /90	163.5 /90	81.7 /90	102.2 /90	10.2 /90
L. Shankland	4	89355 min	30.8 /90	00 /90	92.3 /90	71.8 /90	51.3 /90	20.5 /90
Youssef Chermiti	2	4181 min	00 /90	00 /90	33.3 /90	22.2 /90	11.1 /90	11.1 /90
D. Gassama	12	67806 min	00 /90	30.3 /90	242.7 /90	70.8 /90	232.6 /90	212.3 /90
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Rangers — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rangers before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
I. Pandur n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. Fernandez n 8	89.9	0.6 5/0	0.1 1/0
D. Gassama n 8	70.3	2.7 6/5	0.8 4/1
Olwethu Makhanya n 8	90	0.3 1/1	0.1 1/0
D. Sterling n 8	83.1	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
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Rangers — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rangers before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
I. Pandur n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. Fernandez n 8	89.9	0 0/0	0 0/0
D. Gassama n 8	70.3	0 0/0	0.5 3/0
Olwethu Makhanya n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
D. Sterling n 8	83.1	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind ST Johnstone v Rangers — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

ST JohnstoneWDLDD

Last 5: 1W 3D 1L · 1.2 scored / 1.8 conceded per game

RangersWDWDW

Last 5: 3W 2D 0L · 2.4 scored / 1 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

ST Johnstone 0 · 0 draws · Rangers 6 · 2.67 goals/game

2026-10-24 Rangers 4–0 ST Johnstone
2025-01-12 Rangers 3–1 ST Johnstone
2024-12-01 ST Johnstone 0–1 Rangers
2024-10-06 Rangers 2–0 ST Johnstone
2024-08-17 Rangers 2–0 ST Johnstone
2024-02-18 ST Johnstone 0–3 Rangers

League standing · 2026/27

ST Johnstone#7 pos14 pts12 pl-4 GD

Rangers#2 pos24 pts11 pl+10 GD

Goals per game

ST Johnstone scored1.25

Rangers scored1.73

ST Johnstone conceded1.58

Rangers conceded0.82

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What is the head-to-head record between ST Johnstone and Rangers?: In their last 6 meetings, ST Johnstone won 0, Rangers won 6 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
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