FootyMAD's St. Mirren match preview

Last updated : 16 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the St. Mirren v St. Johnstone fixture

St. Johnstone face a trip to St. Mirren at St Mirren Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 17 of the 43 previous games, with the hosts winning just 12.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 23 AugSt. Johnstone0 - 1St. MirrenSLGC
2005/2006Sat 20 AugSt. Johnstone1 - 2St. MirrenSCD1
2004/2005Sat 07 MaySt. Johnstone0 - 0St. MirrenSCD1
2004/2005Sat 19 FebSt. Mirren1 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2004/2005Sat 18 DecSt. Johnstone1 - 0St. MirrenSCD1
2004/2005Sat 21 AugSt. Mirren2 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2003/2004Sat 08 MaySt. Johnstone1 - 3St. MirrenSCD1

Recent respective form guides

St. Mirren are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These games have seen the Buddies score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 2.

The Saints 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. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Saints, and 4 goals against.

St. Mirren are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division One, with their 18 games giving them a return of 39 points. St. Johnstone are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 32 points from 18 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Mirren641112913
St. Johnstone63219511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Buddies. Home win

Sequence statistics:
St. Mirren Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
St. Johnstone 5 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.