FootyMAD's Ross County match preview

Last updated : 09 September 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, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at McDiarmid Park was less than a year ago, in March 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners 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:
2004/2005Sat 19 MarSt. Johnstone0-2Ross CountySCD1
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

Recent respective form guides

St. Johnstone have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Saints in those games, with 5 conceded.

The County have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.

St. Johnstone's 6 points from 4 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. Ross County are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division One, with their 4 games giving them a return of 10 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Johnstone621310127
Ross County63128510

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
St. Johnstone Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Ross County 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.