FootyMAD's St. Johnstone match preview

Last updated : 19 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Airdrie United v St. Johnstone fixture

Airdrie Utd. prepare to entertain St. Johnstone at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 54 games played, The Diamonds have recorded 27 wins, and St. Johnstone have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium was two seasons ago, in March 2007, with St. Johnstone inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the The Diamonds 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:
2008/2009Sat 04 OctSt. Johnstone3 - 1Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2006/2007Sat 17 MarAirdrie Utd.1-2St. JohnstoneSCD1
2006/2007Sat 20 JanSt. Johnstone4 - 3Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2006/2007Sat 18 NovAirdrie Utd.2 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2006/2007Sat 16 SepSt. Johnstone1 - 0Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2005/2006Sat 04 MarSt. Johnstone2 - 2Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2005/2006Sat 31 DecAirdrie Utd.2 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Airdrie United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The The Diamonds's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

The away form of St. Johnstone however, is much more impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Saints, and 2 goals against.

Airdrie Utd. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 17 games have yielded only 14 points. St. Johnstone are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 17 games giving them a return of 32 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Airdrie Utd.6114694
St. Johnstone63308512

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the The Diamonds of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of St. Johnstone, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Airdrie Utd. Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
St. Johnstone Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
13 games since last defeat.