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Last updated : 24 April 2009 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 62 games played, Saints have recorded 21 wins, and Dundee have come away with 28 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2008/2009Sat 28 FebSt. Johnstone0 - 0DundeeSCD1
2008/2009Sat 29 NovDundee1 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2008/2009Sat 27 SepSt. Johnstone2 - 0DundeeSCD1
2007/2008Sat 01 MarDundee3 - 2St. JohnstoneSCD1
2007/2008Wed 02 JanSt. Johnstone1 - 1DundeeSCD1
2007/2008Sat 03 NovDundee2 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2007/2008Sat 18 AugSt. Johnstone1 - 1DundeeSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Dundee 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 The Dee in those games, with 6 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 11 goals for the Saints, and 4 goals against.

Dundee's 47 points from 33 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position. St. Johnstone are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 33 games giving them a return of 56 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee6132466
St. Johnstone6222968

FootyMad's prediction ...

St. Johnstone are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Dundee. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
St. Johnstone 4 games since last away draw.