FootyMAD's St. Mirren match preview

Last updated : 19 February 2010 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 76 games played, Killie have recorded 33 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, with St. Mirren inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Killie in a Scottish League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 02 JanSt. Mirren1 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2009/2010Tue 22 SepKilmarnock1-2St. MirrenSLGC
2009/2010Sat 29 AugKilmarnock1 - 2St. MirrenSPL
2008/2009Wed 13 MayKilmarnock2 - 1St. MirrenSPL
2008/2009Sat 31 JanSt. Mirren1 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2008/2009Sat 20 DecKilmarnock0 - 1St. MirrenSPL
2008/2009Sat 16 AugSt. Mirren0 - 0KilmarnockSPL

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Killie in those games, with 9 conceded.

In complete contrast to Kilmarnock, St. Mirren are having a torrid time on their travels, losing every single one of the last six matches played! Buddies have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Kilmarnock see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 25 points from their 25 games played so far, St. Mirren are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 21 points from 24 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock642012614
St. Mirren6123465

FootyMad's prediction ...

Kilmarnock may be coming up against a decent side in St. Mirren, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Killie. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
St. Mirren 22 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.