FootyMAD's St. Johnstone match preview

Last updated : 29 February 2008 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 60 games played, The Dee have recorded 27 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, the The Dee carving out a narrow 2-1 victory 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:
2007/2008Wed 02 JanSt. Johnstone1 - 1DundeeSCD1
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

Recent respective form guides

Dundee have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the The Dee in those games, with 4 conceded.

St. Johnstone's away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Saints, and 6 goals against.

Dundee are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 50 points from 26 games. St. Johnstone are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 44 points from 26 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee632114711
St. Johnstone65019615

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dundee are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of St. Johnstone will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
St. Johnstone 6 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.