FootyMAD's St. Johnstone match preview

Last updated : 20 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the St. Johnstone v Airdrie United fixture

Airdrie Utd. face a trip to St. Johnstone at McDiarmid Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 57 games played, The Diamonds have recorded 13 wins, and St. Johnstone have come away with 27 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with St. Johnstone running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners 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 20 DecAirdrie Utd.1 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
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

Recent respective form guides

St. Johnstone have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 3 to 2.

The away form of Airdrie Utd. is pretty dire, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. The Diamonds have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

St. Johnstone are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 28 games giving them a return of 48 points. Airdrie Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 32 points from 29 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Johnstone6231759
Airdrie Utd.6231869

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Saints, as the The Diamonds have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
St. Johnstone Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Airdrie Utd. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 9 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.