When two teams from the bottom half of the table meet, particularly those with defensive vulnerabilities, the stage is often set for goals on both sides. This clash between St. Johnstone and Dundee is no exception, as their respective forms and historical trends point firmly towards BTTS.

With the league’s worst defensive record, St. Johnstone have conceded an alarming 41 goals in 21 games, averaging almost 2 per match. They have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 7 competitive outings and have also conceded in each of their last 4 home fixtures.

However, despite their defensive struggles, St. Johnstone have shown a commendable ability to find the back of the net. They’ve scored in 5 of their last 6 matches, with only league leaders Celtic managing to keep them out. This attacking consistency has seen BTTS land in 5 of their last 6 games, as well as in 9 of their last 12 in all competitions.

While Dundee’s defensive record (1.8 goals conceded per game) is slightly better than St. Johnstone’s, it’s far from secure. Their away form highlights these struggles, with just 1 clean sheet on the road all season.

Offensively, Dundee have been more productive, averaging 1.5 goals per game. They’ve found the net in all but 3 away matches this season, with 2 of those blanks coming against the league’s most defensively robust sides, Celtic and Rangers. Against St. Johnstone’s porous defence, Dundee should have little trouble adding to their tally.

The reverse fixture earlier this season saw both teams score, and history lends further weight to this bet, with BTTS landing in their last 5 meetings.

As two sides entrenched in the bottom half of the table prepare to square off, their respective defensive struggles and sporadic offensive flashes suggest a fixture primed for goals. With just 2 goals needed to land Sunday’s Goals Boost, this matchup offers a promising prospect for over 1.5 goals.

Despite a lower league average of 2.4 total goals per game, Torino have consistently contributed to average-scoring encounters through a mix of offensive capability and defensive lapses. 5 of their last 7 matches have seen over 1.5 goals, reflecting this duality. Facing Parma, a newly promoted side with significant defensive vulnerabilities, Torino are well-positioned to continue this trend.

Parma’s return to the top flight has been more competitive than many anticipated, but their Achilles’ heel remains a leaky defence. Conceding an average of 1.89 goals per game, they’ve struggled to keep opposition attackers at bay. However, their ability to find the net regularly has balanced the scales somewhat. Remarkably, over 1.5 goals have been scored in 16 of Parma’s 18 league fixtures this season, underscoring the openness of their games.

On the road, the narrative persists with Parma’s matches averaging 3.1 goals per game. This is largely fuelled by their defensive frailty, conceding two goals on average. With 2 or more goals landing in all but 1 of their away matches this season, it’s hard to see this trend bucking against Torino.

When two defensively fragile teams collide, goals are often the natural outcome. With both sides struggling to keep clean sheets and displaying just enough attacking intent, the requirement of 2 or more goals feels like a safe expectation in this encounter.