FootyMAD's Ross County match preview

Last updated : 10 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Ross County v St. Johnstone fixture

St. Johnstone face a trip to Ross County at Victoria Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 2 of the 4 previous games, with the hosts winning just 1.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2004, with Ross County running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 17 AprSt. Johnstone1 - 1Ross CountySCD1
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

Recent respective form guides

Ross County's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The away form of St. Johnstone is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Saints have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Ross County's 7 points from 5 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. St. Johnstone are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 5 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ross County6213567
St. Johnstone6213997

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the County, as the Saints have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Ross County Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
St. Johnstone Not won in previous 7 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.