FootyMAD's St. Johnstone match preview

Last updated : 01 January 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the St. Johnstone v Dundee fixture

Dundee face a trip to St. Johnstone at McDiarmid Park on Wednesday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 23 of the 59 previous games, with the hosts winning just 18.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, 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:
2007/2008Sat 03 NovDundee2 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2007/2008Sat 18 AugSt. Johnstone1 - 1DundeeSCD1
2006/2007Sun 25 MarSt. Johnstone2 - 0DundeeSCD1
2006/2007Sat 10 FebDundee2 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2006/2007Sat 09 DecSt. Johnstone2 - 1DundeeSCD1
2006/2007Sat 30 SepDundee1 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2005/2006Sat 18 MarDundee0 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1

Recent respective form guides

St. Johnstone are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Saints, with 6 goals against.

Dundee have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

St. Johnstone are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 28 points from 19 games. Dundee are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 40 points from 19 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Johnstone62311289
Dundee65019315

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Dundee only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at McDiarmid Park will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
St. Johnstone Unbeaten in the last 11 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Dundee 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.