FootyMAD's Ross County match preview

Last updated : 01 January 2007 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 Tuesday afternoon, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at McDiarmid Park was earlier this season, with St. Johnstone running out comfortable 3-1 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:
2006/2007Wed 22 NovRoss County2 - 2St. JohnstoneSCD1
2006/2007Sat 26 AugSt. Johnstone3-1Ross CountySCD1
2005/2006Sat 11 MarRoss County2 - 2St. JohnstoneSCD1
2005/2006Mon 26 DecSt. Johnstone1 - 1Ross CountySCD1
2005/2006Sat 29 OctRoss County2 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2005/2006Sat 10 SepSt. Johnstone1 - 1Ross CountySCD1
2004/2005Sat 19 MarSt. Johnstone0 - 2Ross CountySCD1

Recent respective form guides

St. Johnstone have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Saints, with 7 goals against.

In complete contrast to St. Johnstone, Ross County are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the County have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

St. Johnstone are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 31 points from 19 games. Ross County are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 20 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Johnstone62229108
Ross County6213597

FootyMad's prediction ...

St. Johnstone may be coming up against a decent side in Ross County, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Saints. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
St. Johnstone 6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Ross County Last drawn game 6 outings ago.