FootyMAD's St. Johnstone match preview

Last updated : 23 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Kilmarnock v St. Johnstone fixture

Kilmarnock play host to St. Johnstone at Rugby Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Killie are clearly on top, having won 29 and lost only 11 of the 51 games.

The last time the two teams met at Kilmarnock was back in November 2001, over five years ago, with St. Johnstone inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Killie 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:
2001/2002Sat 20 AprSt. Johnstone0 - 3KilmarnockSPL
2001/2002Sat 24 NovSt. Johnstone1 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2001/2002Sat 10 NovKilmarnock0-1St. JohnstoneSPL
2001/2002Sat 18 AugKilmarnock2 - 1St. JohnstoneSPL
2000/2001Sun 11 FebSt. Johnstone1 - 2KilmarnockSPL
2000/2001Sat 25 NovKilmarnock0 - 2St. JohnstoneSPL
2000/2001Sat 26 AugSt. Johnstone1 - 1KilmarnockSPL

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. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Killie in those games, with 6 conceded.

The Saints 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 14 goals for the Saints, and 13 goals against.

Kilmarnock see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 6 points from their 8 games played so far, St. Johnstone are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 8 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock6033253
St. Johnstone62139107

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Kilmarnock's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against St. Johnstone. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
St. Johnstone 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.