PERTH, Scotland (Interstat) — St Johnstone will host Dundee United on Friday at McDiarmid Park in Perth, with both clubs carrying identical all-competitions records into the Scottish Premiership fixture.

St Johnstone has three wins, three losses and two draws this season. Dundee United also has three wins, three losses and two draws, leaving little to separate the sides in overall form. The home side arrives after a 1-0 victory at Aberdeen in its most recent match. Dundee United enters the contest following a 1-0 home win over Hibernian in its most recent outing. Both sides have struggled at times to string together consistent results, but each has produced important wins.

The meeting at McDiarmid Park gives St Johnstone a chance to continue its recent momentum in front of its home support. Dundee United will seek to carry its own recent result into a difficult away setting. Both teams have shown the ability to produce mixed results across the early portion of the campaign, and each will aim for consistency in a league where points can quickly alter the table.

St Johnstone’s schedule has included closely contested results and a notable attacking display. Dundee United has also experienced a range of outcomes, with wins, losses and draws across its fixtures. The matchup is expected to draw attention as the clubs meet in Perth, with the home side looking to use familiarity and home advantage against a visiting team that has shown resilience.

Dundee United’s recent schedule has featured several Premiership opponents, and the club will continue a busy stretch after this game. St Johnstone also has a full slate ahead, with league fixtures continuing to shape its season. The teams are set to meet again later in the campaign, adding context to this first encounter. After this match, Dundee United is scheduled to host Aberdeen, while St Johnstone is slated to visit Rangers.

McDiarmid Park has traditionally been a challenging venue for visiting sides, and Dundee United will need to manage the conditions and the home crowd. St Johnstone will look to control possession and create chances while limiting Dundee United’s opportunities in transition. The contest could hinge on which side converts its moments and avoids defensive mistakes.

Both clubs enter the game without a clear edge in overall record, making the fixture an important early test. A win would provide valuable momentum, while a draw would keep both sides level in the standings. The match is scheduled for Friday in Perth.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of St Johnstone 2, Dundee United 1. Interstat’s ELO system projects St Johnstone with a 72.5 percent probability to win.