History of the St. Johnstone v Motherwell fixture
St. Johnstone prepare to entertain Motherwell at McDiarmid Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 22 of the 58 previous games, with the Saints winning just 20.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at McDiarmid Park was less than a year ago, in January 2011, the Saints carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Premier match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 17 Sep | Motherwell | 0 - 3 | St. Johnstone | Scottish Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 16 Apr | Motherwell | 3 - 0 | St. Johnstone | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 2010/2011 | Wed 26 Jan | St. Johnstone | 1-0 | Motherwell | Scottish Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Wed 10 Nov | Motherwell | 4 - 0 | St. Johnstone | Scottish Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 11 Sep | St. Johnstone | 0 - 2 | Motherwell | Scottish Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 06 Mar | St. Johnstone | 1 - 2 | Motherwell | Scottish Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 26 Dec | Motherwell | 1 - 3 | St. Johnstone | Scottish Premier |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
St. Johnstone have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Saints in those games, with 7 conceded.
The 'Well have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the 'Well, and 7 goals against.
St. Johnstone's total of 26 points from their 16 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.
Motherwell's total of 30 points from their 16 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johnstone | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 11 |
| Motherwell | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
St. Johnstone are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| St. Johnstone | 6 games since last home draw. Unbeaten run of 3 matches. |
| Motherwell | 4 successive away victories. 9 games since last away draw. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here