Ross County vs St Johnstone betting tips: Scottish Premiership preview

Ross County vs St Johnstone betting tips: Scottish Premiership preview, predictions and odds

Updated: July 25, 2022 at 9:22 pm GMT+1

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The last seven meetings between these two have produced a measly 11 goals, including Ross County's 2-1 victory in Perth just before Christmas.

Under 2.5 goals is 8/15.

Regan Charles-Cook is currently the Premiership's joint-top scorer with 11. The Grenada international is 8/1 to break the deadlock and 10/3 to add to his tally.

Match preview

Hibernian v St Johnstone - Scottish Cup Final GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MAY 22: Shaun Rooney of St Johnstone celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Scottish Cup Final between St Johnstone and Hibernian at Hampden Park on May 22, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

The two sides either side of the crucial relegation line go head-to-head in this massive clash in Dingwall.

As it stands, St Johnstone would be contested May's relegation play-off but, given their predicament, they might actually take that.

Last weekend, the Saints enjoyed a massive 2-1 victory over Hearts with Ali Crawford and Jamie McCart on target at McDiarmid Park.

This means Callum Davidson's side have now taken nine points from their last six games despite losing eight on the bounce before this.

That win lifted St Johnstone off the foot of the table, two points clear of Dundee, but still four points from guaranteed safety.

The team in that all important tenth positition is Ross County.

Malky Mackay's men were beaten 2-0 at Easter Road by Hibernian a week ago.

This means they've only won one of their last five but, conversely, it's just four defeats from their last 15 matches.

All in all, the Staggies are in a decent position but would love to almost double their cushion with a victory here.

Who will claim three vitally important points at Victoria Park?

Ross County team news

Scotland flag — Dundee United v Aberdeen - Scottish League Cup Semi-Final GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 31: The Scottish flag is seen during the Scottish League Cup Semi-Final match between Dundee United and Aberdeen at Hampden Park on January 31, 2015 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Joseph Hungbo, on loan from Watford, and Regan Charles-Cook are the men to watch for Ross County this season.

The latter is, remarkable, the league's joint-top scorer this season alongside Rangers' Alfredo Morelos.

Ross Callachan and Jordan White form a decent front quartet.

St Johnstone team news

St Johnstone v Celtic - Scottish Cup - Quarter Final - McDiarmid Park A general view of the pitch before the Scottish Cup, Quarter Final at McDiarmid Park, Perth. (Photo by Jane Barlow/PA Images via Getty Images)

The Saints' recent wins are even more remarkable given that they're without guaranteed starters Zander Clark, Shaun Rooney and Chris Kane.

Craig Bryson, David Wotherspoon and Cammy MacPherson are also injured, limiting Callum Davidson's options.

The great news is that Nadir Çiftçi is back and, the man who arrived from Ankaragücü in January, could lead the attack.

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