FM Preview: St. Johnstone v Aberdeen 13 Dec 2011

History of the St. Johnstone v Aberdeen fixture

Aberdeen face a trip to St. Johnstone at McDiarmid Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 54 games played, Dons have recorded 16 wins, and St. Johnstone have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2011, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Premier match.

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

Recent respective form guides

St. Johnstone have had an average home run of late, winning and losing three each of the last six games. A generous seven goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Aberdeen is pretty dire, managing a paltry two draws from the last six matches. While the Dons have hit four goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

St. Johnstone's total of 26 points from their 17 games sees them sitting in the European places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier. Aberdeen are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with just 14 points from 17 matches.

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

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dons are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against St. Johnstone. Home win