FootyMAD's Ross County match preview

Last updated : 18 March 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the St. Johnstone v Ross County fixture

St. Johnstone prepare to entertain Ross County at McDiarmid Park on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. Though history would suggest this fixture as being a 'banker' draw for the 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:
2004/2005Mon 03 JanRoss County4 - 0St. JohnstoneSCD1
2004/2005Sat 13 NovSt. Johnstone1-1Ross CountySCD1
2004/2005Sat 11 SepRoss County0 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
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

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. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

Ross County have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The County's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

St. Johnstone's 40 points from 28 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. Ross County are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 36 points from 29 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Johnstone6132486
Ross County6123345

FootyMad's prediction ...

With St. Johnstone only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
St. Johnstone Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Ross County Not won in previous 3 away matches.