FootyMAD's St. Mirren match preview

Last updated : 18 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the St. Johnstone v St. Mirren fixture

St. Johnstone prepare to entertain St. Mirren at McDiarmid Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Saints are clearly on top, having won 24 and lost only 10 of the 47 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at McDiarmid Park was two seasons ago, in March 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 12 SepSt. Mirren1 - 1St. JohnstoneSPL
2007/2008Tue 18 MarSt. Mirren1 - 3St. JohnstoneSFAC
2007/2008Sat 08 MarSt. Johnstone1-1St. MirrenSFAC
2005/2006Sat 29 AprSt. Mirren0 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2005/2006Sat 11 FebSt. Johnstone0 - 0St. MirrenSCD1
2005/2006Sat 17 DecSt. Mirren0 - 0St. JohnstoneSCD1
2005/2006Tue 23 AugSt. Johnstone0 - 1St. MirrenSLGC

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.

St. Mirren have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. The Buddies's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

St. Johnstone are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 13 points from 15 matches. St. Mirren see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 14 points from their 15 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Johnstone6213797
St. Mirren60246122

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 Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
St. Mirren Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.