FM Preview: Kilmarnock v St. Mirren 26 Feb 2011

Last updated : 25 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Kilmarnock v St. Mirren fixture

Kilmarnock prepare to entertain St. Mirren at Rugby Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 78 games played, Killie have recorded 34 wins, and St. Mirren have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Rugby Park was earlier this season, the Killie carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Mon 03 JanSt. Mirren0 - 2KilmarnockSPL
2010/2011Sat 11 SepKilmarnock2-1St. MirrenSPL
2009/2010Sat 24 AprSt. Mirren1 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2009/2010Sat 20 FebKilmarnock1 - 1St. MirrenSPL
2009/2010Sat 02 JanSt. Mirren1 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2009/2010Tue 22 SepKilmarnock1 - 2St. MirrenSLGC
2009/2010Sat 29 AugKilmarnock1 - 2St. MirrenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

The Buddies have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Buddies, and 9 goals against.

Kilmarnock's total of 36 points from their 26 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier. St. Mirren are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 26 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock61235115
St. Mirren6222788

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Kilmarnock only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
St. Mirren 4 games since last away draw.