History of the St. Johnstone v St. Mirren fixture
St. Johnstone prepare to entertain St. Mirren at McDiarmid Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 52 games played, Saints have recorded 26 wins, and St. Mirren have come away with 11 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at McDiarmid Park was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Scottish League Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Tue 20 Sep | St. Johnstone | 0-2 | St. Mirren | Scottish League Cup |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 10 Sep | St. Mirren | 0 - 0 | St. Johnstone | Scottish Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 14 May | St. Mirren | 0 - 0 | St. Johnstone | Scottish Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 22 Jan | St. Johnstone | 0 - 0 | St. Mirren | Scottish Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 11 Dec | St. Mirren | 1 - 2 | St. Johnstone | Scottish Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 18 Sep | St. Johnstone | 2 - 1 | St. Mirren | Scottish Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 17 Apr | St. Johnstone | 2 - 2 | St. Mirren | 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 6 conceded.
The Buddies have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Buddies's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.
St. Johnstone's total of 19 points from their 12 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.
St. Mirren lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 13 from their 12 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johnstone | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 10 |
| St. Mirren | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been a distinctly poor show from St. Johnstone at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Saints will at least gain a draw. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| St. Johnstone | 4 games since last home draw. Unbeaten run of 3 matches. |
| St. Mirren | Not won in previous 2 away matches. An overall losing run of 2 games. No win in the 4 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here