Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(35) 33 Goals 6 (23)
(20) 14 Assists 10 (15)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
27 Average Age 26.5
184.5 Average Height (cm) 180.6
(0.7) 1 Shots pg 0.6 (0.7)
(47%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 49% (47%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.9)
(1.4) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.

Missing Players

Aberdeen
St. Johnstone
Player Reason Status Rating
James McGarry Out 6.24
Shayden Morris Doubtful 6.12
Player Reason Status Rating
Liam Gordon Out 6.75
Callum Booth Doubtful N/A
Ali Crawford Doubtful N/A
Nicky Clark Doubtful 6.65
Diallang Jaiyesimi Doubtful 6.23

Team News

Aberdeen
St. Johnstone
  • Aberdeen boss Barry Robson named one change after the Dons claimed a superb 3-1 victory at Ibrox against Rangers, before they had to settle for a point against Finnish side HJK Helsinki in their Europa Conference League match in midweek.
  • Richard Jensen, Slobodan Rubezic and Stefan Gartenmann continued as the centre backs with Nicky Devlin at right wing-back. Jack MacKenzie was chosen at left wing-back with James McGarry sidelined.
  • Leighton Clarkson and Graeme Shinnie started in the middle of the park, as Jamie McGrath was sat slightly forward, in order to support Duk and midweek scorer Bojan Miovski in attack.
  • St Johnstone boss Steven MacLean made four changes to the Saints side that lost 2-0 at Easter Road against Hibernian, before they were held at home by Livingston in a 1-1 draw last Saturday in Perth.
  • Liam Gordon replaced Sam McLelland in the Saints back three, but was sent off against Livi so will miss the match against Aberdeen. Max Kucheriavyi replaced Cammy MacPherson to support the two St Johnstone strikers.
  • Those chosen to lead the line were Luke Jephcott and Dara Costelloe, who fired them in front last Saturday, as Stevie May was sat among the substitutes and James Brown was omitted from the matchday squad.

Prediction

  • Aberdeen are sat in seventh, five points ahead of basement boys St Johnstone heading into this weekend's Scottish Premiership fixtures.
  • The Dons were left disappointed after their European exploits on Thursday night, but that came after a wonderful weekend win at Ibrox that ultimately proved Michael Beale's final match as Rangers manager. With the Edinburgh derby taking place on Saturday and St Mirren hosting Rangers earlier on Sunday, an opportunity may have presented itself for Aberdeen to ascend up the league table.
  • Saints are looking to build on a decent enough draw at home to Livingston, but remain the only side in the Scottish Premiership without a win this season. The longer they go without a top tier victory, the stronger the likelihood of them dropping into Scotland's second tier becomes. Looking to take advantage of a potential European hangover, now would be a good time to get that monkey off their back.
  • Aberdeen recorded three league victories against St Johnstone last season, all without conceding a single league goal, and the Dons will want to keep their strong recent run against Saints going.
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