FootyMAD's St. Mirren match preview

Last updated : 23 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the St. Mirren v Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to St. Mirren at St Mirren Park on Sunday afternoon, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the The Bhoys have winning an impressive 74 games, and losing 20.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where Celtic annihilated the The Bhoys 1 - 5 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:
2007/2008Sat 08 DecCeltic1 - 1St. MirrenSPL
2007/2008Sun 02 SepSt. Mirren1 - 5CelticSPL
2006/2007Sat 20 JanCeltic5 - 1St. MirrenSPL
2006/2007Sun 12 NovSt. Mirren1 - 3CelticSPL
2006/2007Tue 19 SepCeltic2 - 0St. MirrenSLGC
2006/2007Sat 12 AugCeltic2 - 0St. MirrenSPL
2002/2003Sat 25 JanCeltic3 - 0St. MirrenSFAC

Recent respective form guides

St. Mirren have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Buddies in those games, with 4 conceded.

The The Bhoys have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. Those games have seen the The Bhoys pummel 15 goals, and let in 6.

St. Mirren are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 26 points from 24 matches. Celtic sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 55 points from their 24 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Mirren62225108
Celtic650117515

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
St. Mirren Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Celtic 4 successive away victories.
7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.