FootyMAD's Ross County match preview

Last updated : 16 April 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the St. Johnstone v Ross County fixture

St. Johnstone prepare to entertain Ross County at McDiarmid Park on Saturday evening, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. 2 of the 3 contests have been draws however, with the other 1 won by Saints.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at McDiarmid Park 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:
2003/2004Sat 21 FebRoss County2 - 0St. JohnstoneSCD1
2003/2004Sat 06 DecSt. Johnstone1-1Ross CountySCD1
2003/2004Sat 18 OctRoss County0 - 3St. JohnstoneSCD1
2002/2003Sat 15 MarRoss County2 - 3St. JohnstoneSCD1
2002/2003Sat 11 JanSt. Johnstone2 - 0Ross CountySCD1
2002/2003Sat 23 NovRoss County0 - 0St. JohnstoneSCD1
2002/2003Sat 21 SepSt. Johnstone1 - 1Ross CountySCD1

Recent respective form guides

St. Johnstone are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Saints in those games, with 11 conceded.

Ross County have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. County have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

St. Johnstone are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 54 points from 31 games. Ross County's 47 points from 31 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Johnstone632110811
Ross County6231659

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Ross County is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Saints in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
St. Johnstone 7 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Ross County No sequences of note