FootyMAD's Hamilton Academical match preview

Last updated : 24 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the St. Johnstone v Hamilton Academical fixture

St. Johnstone prepare to entertain Hamilton Academical at McDiarmid Park on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Saints are clearly on top, having won 26 and lost only 11 of the 50 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at McDiarmid Park was earlier this season, with Hamilton Ac. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Saints in a Scottish Challenge Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 27 SepSt. Johnstone1-2Hamilton Ac.SCC
2005/2006Sat 13 AugHamilton Ac.0 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2004/2005Sat 05 MarSt. Johnstone0 - 2Hamilton Ac.SCD1
2004/2005Wed 29 DecHamilton Ac.0 - 3St. JohnstoneSCD1
2004/2005Sat 06 NovSt. Johnstone3 - 0Hamilton Ac.SCD1
2004/2005Sat 04 SepHamilton Ac.1 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2004/2005Sat 31 JulSt. Johnstone2 - 0Hamilton Ac.SCC

Recent respective form guides

St. Johnstone are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Saints in those games, with 7 conceded.

The away form of Hamilton Ac. however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Accies, and 4 goals against.

St. Johnstone are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 18 points from 10 games. Hamilton Ac. are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 19 points from 10 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Johnstone632110611
Hamilton Ac.642012514

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that St. Johnstone's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Hamilton Ac.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
St. Johnstone Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Hamilton Ac. Undefeated in last 5 away games.
11 games since last defeat.