FootyMAD's St. Mirren match preview

Last updated : 21 September 2007 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 70 games played, Killie have recorded 31 wins, and St. Mirren have come away with 18 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Rugby Park was less than a year ago, in December 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2006/2007Sat 03 MarSt. Mirren0 - 2KilmarnockSPL
2006/2007Sat 09 DecKilmarnock1-1St. MirrenSPL
2006/2007Sat 16 SepSt. Mirren0 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2000/2001Tue 26 DecSt. Mirren1 - 3KilmarnockSPL
2000/2001Sat 21 OctKilmarnock2 - 1St. MirrenSPL
2000/2001Sat 29 JulSt. Mirren0 - 1KilmarnockSPL
1982/1983Mon 12 JulSt. Mirren2 - 0KilmarnockSPL

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. The Killie's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of St. Mirren however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The Buddies's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Kilmarnock's 10 points from 6 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position. St. Mirren see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 6 points from their 6 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock640210612
St. Mirren62044116

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Kilmarnock at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Killie will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
St. Mirren 8 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.