FootyMAD's St. Johnstone match preview

Last updated : 08 May 2009 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 55 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 earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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 21 MarSt. Johnstone3 - 0Airdrie Utd.SCD1
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

Recent respective form guides

Airdrie United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Diamonds in those games, with 7 conceded.

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 12 goals for the Saints, and 5 goals against.

Airdrie Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 42 points from 35 matches. St. Johnstone are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 35 games giving them a return of 62 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Airdrie Utd.63124710
St. Johnstone632110611

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Diamonds go into their game against St. Johnstone in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Airdrie Utd. Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
St. Johnstone 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.