FootyMAD's St. Johnstone match preview

Last updated : 16 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the St. Johnstone v Rangers fixture

Rangers face a trip to St. Johnstone at McDiarmid Park on Saturday afternoon, determined to keep up their impressive record at the venue, having pummelled their opponents 34 times out of 49.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 13 JanSt. Johnstone0 - 2RangersSFAC
2007/2008Sun 20 AprSt. Johnstone1 - 1RangersSFAC
2006/2007Wed 08 NovRangers0 - 2St. JohnstoneSLGC
2003/2004Wed 03 DecRangers3 - 0St. JohnstoneSLGC
2001/2002Wed 06 MarSt. Johnstone0 - 2RangersSPL
2001/2002Sat 29 DecRangers1 - 0St. JohnstoneSPL
2001/2002Sun 21 OctSt. Johnstone0 - 2RangersSPL

Recent respective form guides

St. Johnstone have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Rangers however, is much more impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the The Gers, and 8 goals against.

St. Johnstone are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 7 matches. Rangers's total of 15 points from their 7 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Johnstone622210108
Rangers6231679

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Gers have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from McDiarmid Park with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
St. Johnstone Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Rangers Undefeated in last 17 away games.