FootyMAD's St. Johnstone match preview

Last updated : 24 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the St. Johnstone v Clyde fixture

Clyde 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 40 games played, Bully Wee have recorded 12 wins, and St. Johnstone have come away with 18 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2005/2006Sat 14 JanClyde2 - 3St. JohnstoneSCD1
2005/2006Sat 19 NovSt. Johnstone0 - 0ClydeSCD1
2005/2006Sat 24 SepClyde0 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2004/2005Sat 09 AprSt. Johnstone0 - 0ClydeSCD1
2004/2005Tue 22 MarClyde1 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2004/2005Sat 27 NovSt. Johnstone3 - 0ClydeSCD1
2004/2005Sat 02 OctClyde1 - 0St. JohnstoneSCD1

Recent respective form guides

St. Johnstone losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 4.

The away form of Clyde is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Bully Wee have hit 9 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

St. Johnstone are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 53 points from 30 games. Clyde's 45 points from 30 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Johnstone633010512
Clyde621314117

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Saints, as the Bully Wee 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 8 matches.
Clyde Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.