FootyMAD's St. Mirren match preview

Last updated : 24 October 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the St. Johnstone v St. Mirren fixture

St Johnstone prepare to entertain St. Mirren at McDiarmid Park on Saturday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Saints are clearly on top, having won 22 and lost only 7 of the 39 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at McDiarmid Park was less than a year ago, in April 2003, 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:
2003/2004Tue 02 SepSt Mirren0 - 2St JohnstoneSLC
2003/2004Sat 16 AugSt Mirren1 - 1St JohnstoneSCD1
2002/2003Sat 26 AprSt Johnstone1-1St MirrenSCD1
2002/2003Sat 22 MarSt Mirren1 - 3St JohnstoneSCD1
2002/2003Sat 19 OctSt Johnstone2 - 0St MirrenSCD1
2002/2003Sat 03 AugSt Mirren0 - 2St JohnstoneSCD1
2001/2002Sat 21 JulSt Mirren3 - 2St JohnstoneFR

Recent respective form guides

St. Johnstone have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of St Mirren is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Buddies have hit 4 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

St Johnstone's 14 points from 9 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. St Mirren are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 10 points from 9 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St Johnstone63129610
St Mirren6123485

FootyMad's prediction ...

St Johnstone are not exactly setting the world alight at McDiarmid Park at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past St Mirren in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
St Johnstone Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
St Mirren Not won in previous 9 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.