FM Preview: Aberdeen v St. Johnstone 11 Apr 2010

Last updated : 10 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aberdeen v St. Johnstone fixture

St. Johnstone face a trip to Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium at lunchtime on Sunday, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Saints will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 27 and win only 8 of the 49 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, the The Dons carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 16 MarSt. Johnstone1 - 0AberdeenSPL
2009/2010Sat 07 NovAberdeen2 - 1St. JohnstoneSPL
2001/2002Sat 02 FebSt. Johnstone0 - 1AberdeenSPL
2001/2002Tue 08 JanSt. Johnstone0 - 2AberdeenSFAC
2001/2002Sat 01 DecAberdeen1 - 0St. JohnstoneSPL
2001/2002Sat 25 AugSt. Johnstone1 - 1AberdeenSPL
2000/2001Sat 28 AprSt. Johnstone0 - 3AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The The Dons's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

St. Johnstone's away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Saints have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 34 points from their 32 games played so far, St. Johnstone see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 38 points from their 32 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen61236105
St. Johnstone6213677

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Saints out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Aberdeen. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
St. Johnstone Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.