St Johnstone vs Ross County Prediction & Betting Tips (13 January)

St. Johnstone have won their last meetings, and have lost and drawn in the same period. Over this period of matches, St. Johnstone have scored goals and conceded some. In their last meeting, St. Johnstone played against the team and the match ended with a score of 1 - 0.

For their part, Ross County won victories in their last meetings, with draws achieved and defeats conceded. In their last match, Ross County faced the team of for a final result of 2 - 0. Between St. Johnstone who are currently ranked 10th in Challenge Cup Final Stage with a total record of wins, draws and losses, and Ross County ranked 100th in Challenge Cup Final Stage and having a total record of wins, draws and losses, we see the victory of St. Johnstone.

Both sides enter this Challenge Cup tie with contrasting momentum but a shared awareness of how familiar this fixture has become. St Johnstone’s recent performances suggest a team edging toward greater fluency, especially after creating numerous chances in their October stalemate where they struck the post and forced key savesSt Johnstone Football Club. Ross County, on the other hand, have been working to tighten their defensive structure, something evident in their recent low‑scoring matches. With both teams having met repeatedly across league and cup formats, the tactical patterns are well‑established, setting the stage for a strategic and disciplined contest.

Given the context of recent form, squad updates, and the rhythm of their latest matches, this Challenge Cup meeting feels primed for a decisive moment from St Johnstone. Their ability to control possession in previous encounters, combined with Ross County’s struggle to convert chances in recent outings, points toward a match where the Saints could finally turn dominance into goals. With that in mind, the prediction leans toward a clear St Johnstone victory, settling on a 3–0 correct score as the most fitting outcome based on current trends.

• Summary: St. Johnstone is going head to head with Ross County starting on 13 Jan 2026 at 19:45 UTC . The match is a part of the Challenge Cup, Playoffs .