St Johnstone v Celtic 12 Apr 2011

Last updated : 11 April 2011 By Footymad

Footymad preview History of the St Johnstone v Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to St. Johnstone at McDiarmid Park at tea-time on Tuesday, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, The Bhoys have won 54.9% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a league game.

Recent encounters between the teams

SeasonDateTeamResultTeamComp
2010/2011 Sun 26 Dec Celtic 2 - 0 St Johnstone Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 30 Oct St Johnstone 0-3 Celtic Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Wed 27 Oct St Johnstone 2 - 3 Celtic Scottish League Cup
2009/2010 Sat 20 Mar Celtic 3 - 0 St Johnstone Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sun 24 Jan St Johnstone 1 - 4 Celtic Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 22 Aug Celtic 5 - 2 St Johnstone Scottish Premier
2006/2007 Sat 14 Apr St Johnstone 1 - 2 Celtic Scottish F.A. Cup

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

Recent respective form guides

St Johnstone have lost only one of the last six at home, but four of these games have been draws. Only two goals have been registered in this time, with three in the wrong end.

The away form of Celtic however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen The Bhoys pummel 13 goals, and let in six.

St Johnstone see themselves just below half way in the SPL, showing a record of 34 points from their 32 games played so far,

Celtic are leading the way, with their 30 games giving them a return of 73 points.

Current overall team form

TeamPWDLFAP
St. Johnstone 6 1 3 2 3 6 6
Celtic 6 5 0 1 10 4 15

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Although Celtic have been far from successful in recent away games, we can see nothing other than an easy victory for them against St Johnstone. Away win

Sequence statistics

TeamSequences
St. Johnstone Failed to win in previous two home games.
Latest two games ended in defeat.
Not won in the three most recent games.
Celtic Four games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.

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