St Johnstone vs Annan Athletic prediction, odds, and free betting tips (12/07/2022)

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St Johnstone get ready to start the Scottish League Cup action when they take on Annan Athletic at McDiarmid Park in the midweek action. This will be a betting preview for this group F match.

St Johnstone vs Annan Athletic – Predictions, Odds, & Best Betting Tips

St Johnstone had a decent round of pre-season friendly matches that will give the team a decent amount of confidence. Annan Athletic started the first group matches with a 3-2 win over Queen of South.

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St Johnstone win

St Johnstone been able to go through a mixed summer in which there has been trimming of the squad. Now, St Johnstone are dealing with plenty of injury problems coming into the game but even with those problems they should have a lot more in the squad compared to Annan Athletic. Despite the winning start, Annan Athletic are significantly down on quality compared to the hosts.

Total goals over 2.5

Even though St Johnstone have not played any competitive game so far this season, they are likely to have a lot more in store compared to the visitors. Annan Athletic might have scored three goals in the recent game against Queen of South, but St Johnstone’s defence are on a different scale. Even then, the goals from the home team are likely to make this a high-scoring fixture.

Both teams to score – yes

The number of goals from this game should make this a high-scoring fixture largely on the bank of St Johnstone’s offence. During the first group match against Queen of South, Annan Athletic were able to display enough offensive strength and they could be on the scoresheet in this game.

St Johnstone vs Annan Athletic: Match Preview and Team News

St Johnstone

St Johnstone coach Callum Davidson has been backed quite significantly in the transfer market with the signing of many new players. Graham Carey, Jamie Murphy, and Adam Montgomery are some of the key signings for the coach. The 2021 winners will be looking to go all the way this time around. David Wotherspoon, Tony Gallacher, Chris Kane, and Graham Carey are unavailable due to injuries.

Annan Athletic

After an inspiring win over Queen of the South in the first match, Peter Murphy will be looking to carry momentum but there will be plenty of obstacles along the way. After the game against St Johnstone, Annan Athletic will be at home in back-to-back games.

Detailed Stats and Numbers for St Johnstone vs Annan Athletic

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Scotland League Cup

St Johnstone

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Annan Athletic

July 12, 2022

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St Johnstone vs Annan Athletic
Head to Head
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St Johnstone
Last 5
09/07/22 UF	St Johnstone St Johnstone	3 - 2	Cove Rangers Cove Rangers
23/05/22 SPP	St Johnstone St Johnstone	4 - 0	Inverness CT Inverness CT
20/05/22 SPP	Inverness CT Inverness CT	2 - 2	St Johnstone St Johnstone
15/05/22 SP	Hibernian Hibernian	4 - 0	St Johnstone St Johnstone
11/05/22 SP	St Johnstone St Johnstone	1 - 0	Aberdeen Aberdeen

Annan Athletic
Last 5
09/07/22 SLC	Queen of South Queen of South	2 - 3	Annan Athletic Annan Athletic
02/07/22 UF	Atherton Collieries Atherton Collieries	2 - 1	Annan Athletic Annan Athletic
25/06/22 UF	Annan Athletic Annan Athletic	2 - 2	Morton Morton
13/05/22 SLOP	Annan Athletic Annan Athletic	2 - 1	Edinburgh City Edinburgh City
10/05/22 SLOP	Edinburgh City Edinburgh City	2 - 0	Annan Athletic Annan Athletic

FAQs on St Johnstone vs Annan Athletic game

Where is the match going to take place? McDiarmid Park

When will this match start? July 12, 2022 at 19:45 GMT

Who is the favourite team to win the game? St Johnstone