FootyMAD's St. Johnstone match preview

Last updated : 09 February 2007 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 58 games played, The Dee have recorded 25 wins, and St. Johnstone have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Dens Park 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:
2006/2007Sat 09 DecSt. Johnstone2 - 1DundeeSCD1
2006/2007Sat 30 SepDundee1-1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2005/2006Sat 18 MarDundee0 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2005/2006Mon 02 JanSt. Johnstone0 - 0DundeeSCD1
2005/2006Sat 12 NovDundee2 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2005/2006Sat 17 SepSt. Johnstone1 - 1DundeeSCD1
2001/2002Sat 13 AprSt. Johnstone0 - 1DundeeSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the The Dee, with 3 goals against.

St. Johnstone have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Saints's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 10 against.

Dundee are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 36 points from 24 games. St. Johnstone are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 40 points from 23 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee633010412
St. Johnstone6402141112

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dundee may be coming up against a decent side in St. Johnstone, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the The Dee. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
St. Johnstone 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.