FootyMAD's Ross County match preview

Last updated : 06 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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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 6 of the 14 previous games, with the hosts winning just 4.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with St. Johnstone inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the County in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 08 NovSt. Johnstone2 - 1Ross CountySCD1
2008/2009Sat 13 SepRoss County1 - 2St. JohnstoneSCD1
2008/2009Sat 26 JulRoss County2 - 1St. JohnstoneSCC
2007/2008Tue 12 FebRoss County0 - 1St. JohnstoneSFAC
2007/2008Wed 05 SepRoss County0 - 2St. JohnstoneSCC
2006/2007Sat 03 MarRoss County1 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2006/2007Tue 02 JanSt. Johnstone2 - 1Ross CountySCD1

Recent respective form guides

Ross County have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

St. Johnstone have an average recent record on the road, remaining unbeaten in the last six, though five of those have been draws. The Saints's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 5 against.

Ross County see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 28 points from their 21 games played so far, St. Johnstone are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 21 games giving them a return of 38 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ross County6204696
St. Johnstone6231339

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Saints has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Ross County. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Ross County 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
St. Johnstone Previous 5 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.