FootyMAD's Dundee match preview

Last updated : 02 November 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee v St. Johnstone fixture

St. Johnstone face a trip to Dundee at Dens Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 59 games played, Saints have recorded 21 wins, and Dundee have come away with 26 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2007, the The Dee carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Scottish Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 18 AugSt. Johnstone1 - 1DundeeSCD1
2006/2007Sun 25 MarSt. Johnstone2 - 0DundeeSCD1
2006/2007Sat 10 FebDundee2 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2006/2007Sat 09 DecSt. Johnstone2 - 1DundeeSCD1
2006/2007Sat 30 SepDundee1 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2005/2006Sat 18 MarDundee0 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2005/2006Mon 02 JanSt. Johnstone0 - 0DundeeSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Dundee have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the The Dee in those games, with 7 conceded.

The Saints have had a decent run of form away from home recently, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Saints, and 5 goals against.

Dundee are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 22 points from 11 games. St. Johnstone are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 18 points from 11 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee62221098
St. Johnstone651016416

FootyMad's prediction ...

Saints's decent recent efforts out on the road should see them narrowly take the spoils from the match with Dundee, believes the FootyMad team. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee 4 games since last home draw.
St. Johnstone Undefeated in last 6 away games.
12 games since last defeat.