FootyMAD's St. Johnstone match preview

Last updated : 14 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the St. Johnstone v Partick Thistle fixture

Partick Th. 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 41 games played, The Jags have recorded 8 wins, and St. Johnstone have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2007, with St. Johnstone running out comfortable 2 - 0 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:
2007/2008Tue 28 AugPartick Th.0 - 0St. JohnstoneSLGC
2006/2007Tue 13 MarPartick Th.2 - 0St. JohnstoneSCD1
2006/2007Sat 10 MarSt. Johnstone2 - 0Partick Th.SCD1
2006/2007Sat 04 NovSt. Johnstone2 - 0Partick Th.SCD1
2006/2007Sat 09 SepPartick Th.1 - 5St. JohnstoneSCD1
2005/2006Tue 30 AugPartick Th.4 - 4St. JohnstoneSCC
2004/2005Sat 16 AprPartick Th.0 - 4St. JohnstoneSCD1

Recent respective form guides

St. Johnstone have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Saints in those games, with 5 conceded.

The away form of Partick Th. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. The Jags have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

St. Johnstone are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 5 matches. Partick Th. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 7 points from 5 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Johnstone6141437
Partick Th.631210710

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Saints, as the The Jags 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.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Partick Th. Not won in previous 7 away matches.