Aberdeen – ST Johnstone

Aberdeen host St Johnstone in what promises to be a crucial clash in the lower half of the table, with the Dons sitting tenth on four points after one win, one draw and three defeats, conceding seven goals while scoring only two. Johnstone arrive in seventh place with seven points from two victories and a draw, having netted eight but also leaked nine past their own net. The two sides have already met this season, and the previous encounter saw Aberdeen struggle defensively, a pattern that could re‑emerge if they fail to tighten up at Pittodrie. A win for the hosts would lift them out of the relegation‑danger zone, while Johnstone will be looking to close the gap to the top half and keep pressure on the teams above them. Both clubs will be keen to improve their goal differences, making a tightly contested battle likely.