I'm backing Rangers 2-0 St Johnstone on 24 October 2026 at 17:00. Rangers have won eight of their last ten at home, conceding just 0.50 goals per game, while St Johnstone arrive with three wins in ten away matches and a leaky defence averaging 1.20 goals against per outing. I see a comfortable Rangers victory with a clean sheet.
Form and H2H
My read of the numbers: Rangers have been ruthless at Ibrox this season, scoring 1.50 per game and shipping barely half a goal. St Johnstone's away record is fragile—they've drawn four of ten but lost three, and their attacking output sits at just 1.20 goals per match on the road. I've studied the head-to-head and Rangers have dominated this fixture. Since 2011, Rangers won four of six meetings against St Johnstone, including back-to-back 2-0 victories in April and July 2011, then a 4-0 demolition in May 2012. The one draw came in 2016. My confidence in a Rangers win is high.
Best bet
I'm taking Rangers 2-0 at 1xBet. The odds don't reflect how one-sided this matchup looks on paper. Rangers' home form is elite and St Johnstone's away defence is porous. I'll also back Both Teams to Score No at 1.76 because I expect Rangers to control the game and St Johnstone to struggle to create chances. Under 2.5 goals sits at 2.42, which I'll consider as a hedge—Rangers will likely win by a narrow margin rather than a blowout.
Odds to watch
I'm monitoring the 1X2 market: Rangers at 1.23 is short but justified given their form. I won't chase the home win. For goal totals, I see value in Under 2.5 at 2.42 over Over 2.5 at 1.44. Rangers tend to win tight rather than run up scorelines at home, and St Johnstone will park the bus. Both Teams to Score No at 1.76 is my secondary play. The clean sheet angle appeals to me—Rangers' defensive record at home is exceptional, and I expect them to keep another one here.

