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Last updated : 19 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Celtic v St. Johnstone fixture

St. Johnstone face a trip to Celtic at Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having taken no points from 38 of the 50 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 5 - 2 thriller, 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:
2009/2010Sun 24 JanSt. Johnstone1 - 4CelticSPL
2009/2010Sat 22 AugCeltic5 - 2St. JohnstoneSPL
2006/2007Sat 14 AprSt. Johnstone1 - 2CelticSFAC
2002/2003Sun 23 FebCeltic3 - 0St. JohnstoneSFAC
2001/2002Sat 19 JanCeltic2 - 1St. JohnstoneSPL
2001/2002Sat 03 NovSt. Johnstone1 - 2CelticSPL
2001/2002Sat 28 JulCeltic3 - 0St. JohnstoneSPL

Recent respective form guides

Celtic have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the The Bhoys in those games, with 4 conceded.

St. Johnstone have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Saints, and 8 goals against.

Celtic's total of 54 points from their 28 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier. St. Johnstone see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 34 points from their 27 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic641112513
St. Johnstone631212810

FootyMad's prediction ...

This is a game in which both sides are showing indifferent form, so the Madmen are expecting the Saints to come away from it with a creditable draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Celtic 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
St. Johnstone Last drawn game 4 outings ago.