FM Preview: Ross County v St. Johnstone 22 Sep 2012

Last updated : 21 September 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Ross County v St. Johnstone fixture

St. Johnstone pack their bags to visit Ross County at Victoria Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The previous match played between the two at Victoria Park was more than three years back, in February 2009, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2008/2009 Sat 07 Mar St. Johnstone 0 - 0 Ross County Scottish Division One
2008/2009 Sat 07 Feb Ross County 2-2 St. Johnstone Scottish Division One
2008/2009 Sat 08 Nov St. Johnstone 2 - 1 Ross County Scottish Division One
2008/2009 Sat 13 Sep Ross County 1 - 2 St. Johnstone Scottish Division One
2008/2009 Sat 26 Jul Ross County 2 - 1 St. Johnstone Scottish Challenge Cup
2007/2008 Tue 12 Feb Ross County 0 - 1 St. Johnstone Scottish F.A. Cup
2007/2008 Wed 05 Sep Ross County 0 - 2 St. Johnstone Scottish Challenge Cup

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

Recent respective form guides

Ross County have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the County in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of St. Johnstone is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Saints have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 1 in reply.

Ross County lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 8 points from their 6 games so far.

St. Johnstone are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 5 points from 6 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Ross County 6 1 4 1 3 5 7
St. Johnstone 6 1 2 3 4 8 5

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FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the County, as the Saints have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Ross County Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
St. Johnstone Not won in previous 8 away matches.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here