FootyMAD's St. Johnstone match preview

Last updated : 20 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Queen of the South v St. Johnstone fixture

Queen o.t.S. prepare to entertain St. Johnstone at Palmerston Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 12 of the 33 previous games, with the The Doonhamers winning just 8.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Palmerston Park was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 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:
2008/2009Sat 06 DecSt. Johnstone0 - 0Queen o.t.S.SCD1
2008/2009Sat 20 SepQueen o.t.S.2-2St. JohnstoneSCD1
2007/2008Tue 11 MarSt. Johnstone2 - 1Queen o.t.S.SCD1
2007/2008Sat 09 FebQueen o.t.S.3 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2007/2008Sat 20 OctSt. Johnstone2 - 0Queen o.t.S.SCD1
2007/2008Sat 04 AugQueen o.t.S.3 - 3St. JohnstoneSCD1
2006/2007Sat 21 AprSt. Johnstone3 - 0Queen o.t.S.SCD1

Recent respective form guides

Queen of the South's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While The Doonhamers have scored 8, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

St. Johnstone's away form is none too clever either, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Queen o.t.S. see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 30 points from their 24 games played so far, St. Johnstone are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 23 games giving them a return of 42 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Queen o.t.S.62221298
St. Johnstone6231449

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Palmerston Park for the The Doonhamers and the Madmen are unable to see past St. Johnstone claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Queen o.t.S. Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
St. Johnstone Previous 6 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.