FootyMAD's St. Johnstone match preview

Last updated : 17 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee v St. Johnstone fixture

Dundee prepare to entertain St. Johnstone at Dens Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 56 games played, Dees have recorded 25 wins, and St. Johnstone have come away with 20 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Dens Park was earlier this season, the Dees carving out a narrow 2-1 victory 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:
2005/2006Mon 02 JanSt. Johnstone0 - 0DundeeSCD1
2005/2006Sat 12 NovDundee2-1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2005/2006Sat 17 SepSt. Johnstone1 - 1DundeeSCD1
2001/2002Sat 13 AprSt. Johnstone0 - 1DundeeSPL
2001/2002Sat 09 FebDundee1 - 0St. JohnstoneSPL
2001/2002Sat 08 DecSt. Johnstone0 - 2DundeeSPL
2001/2002Sat 08 SepDundee1 - 1St. JohnstoneSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee 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, 11 to 10.

The Saints have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Saints, and 4 goals against.

Dundee see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division One, showing a record of 38 points from their 29 games played so far, St. Johnstone are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 50 points from 29 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee61328166
St. Johnstone633011512

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dundee are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
St. Johnstone Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.