St Johnstone vs Aberdeen
8th August 1230hrs
Football – Scotland – Scottish Premiership
Pick Away Win 2-0
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 19/2 odds taken 1000 GMT, Friday 7th August
Callum Davidson’s St Johnstone and Derek McInnes’ Aberdeen square off at McDiarmid Park in Scottish Premiership action this Saturday. Each team failed to win on the opening weekend of the season, so both sides will be gunning for maximum points from this one. Who will come out on top in Perth on Saturday afternoon? Take a look at the best betting odds and tips in our Scottish Premiership preview.
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St Johnstone Preview – Can the Saints take the points on home soil?
Callum Davidson’s full-time role as St Johnstone manager started with a draw at Dundee United last weekend. After going a goal down early on and then having Michael O’Halloran sent off, the Saints did well to battle back to get a draw at Tannadice Park. Liam Craig’s 55th-minute goal rescued a point for Davidson.
Having finished in mid-table last term, St Johnstone will be hoping to build on that this time around. They won just eight times in last season’s Premiership, but only Celtic and Rangers suffered fewer league defeats.
St Johnstone had a mixed bag of results at McDiarmid Park last season, winning five, losing five and drawing six of 16 home league fixtures. Can they get their 2020-21 Premiership home campaign up and running with an important three points on Saturday?
At the time of writing, the Saints are available at 2/1 to take all three points from this tough clash with Aberdeen.
Aberdeen Preview – Will the Dons bounce back with a win?
Aberdeen took on Steven Gerrard’s Rangers at Pittodrie Stadium in their Premiership opener last weekend. It was close game, but Ryan Kent’s smart first-half finish gave the Gers all three points. Four minutes from time, Andrew Considine was sent off for a poor challenge.
Aberdeen were beaten to third spot by Motherwell last season. Derek McInnes’ men picked up 12 league wins, but they were beaten nine times. In the end, the Well pipped them to third by a single point. With Celtic and Rangers expected to battle for the title, the Dons will be eyeing up a third-place finish this term.
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Aberdeen were a tough nut to crack away from home last season. In fact, their last away league reverse came at Celtic Park way back in December. The Old Firm clubs and Motherwell were the only sides to pick up more away points in last season’s Premiership.
After losing at home to Rangers last time out, Aberdeen will be hoping to get off the mark this weekend. The Reds head to Perth as the 11/8 favourites.
St Johnstone vs Aberdeen Betting Advice
Despite the 2019-20 Scottish season coming to a premature end, St Johnstone and Aberdeen met three times in the Premiership last term. The pair played out two 1-1 draws before St Johnstone picked up a 1-0 victory at Pittodrie back in February, with Alistair McCann’s early goal doing the business.
Key Facts – St Johnstone vs Aberdeen Betting Tip
- Aberdeen started their season with a 1-0 home loss to Rangers last weekend
- The Dons have won just one of their last six Premiership meetings with St Johnstone
- The Saints netted only 19 home league goals last term
Aberdeen’s last league win at St Johnstone came in February 2019, as two goals from Graeme Shinnie helped the Reds to a 2-0 victory at McDiarmid Park. For a repeat scoreline this weekend, check out Unibet’s solid odds of 19/2.
The best betting odds for St Johnstone vs Aberdeen
St Johnstone to win: 2/1 at Bet365
Draw: 9/4 at Bet365
Aberdeen to win: 11/8 at Bet365
