Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(33) 18 Goals 7 (23)
(21) 15 Assists 11 (15)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
27.5 Average Age 27.1
181.7 Average Height (cm) 179.8
(0.7) 0.7 Shots pg 0.7 (0.7)
(49%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 53% (47%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.7)
(1.2) 0.9 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.

Missing Players

St. Mirren
St. Johnstone
Player Reason Status Rating
Ryan Strain Out 6.59
Jonah Ayunga Doubtful 6.42
Player Reason Status Rating
Callum Booth Doubtful N/A
Ali Crawford Doubtful N/A

Team News

St. Mirren
St. Johnstone
  • Stephen Robinson named two changes to the St Mirren side that bounced back to claim a 1-1 draw away to Kilmarnock, as their unbeaten start to the Scottish Premiership season came to an end courtesy of a 3-0 defeat to Rangers in Paisley.
  • Richard Taylor took Charles Dunne's place, to join Alex Gogic and Marcus Fraser in the defensive trio in front of Zach Hemming. Ryan Strain, who made his Australia debut during the break, was sent off against the Gers last time out.
  • The only other alteration saw Greg Kiltie and Conor McMenamin - who netted for Northern Ireland against San Marino recently - supporting Toyosi Olusanya up front as opposed to Mikael Mandron.
  • St Johnstone boss Steven MacLean made one change to the Saints side that was held at home by Livingston in a 1-1 draw, before they claimed a point at Pittodrie in a 0-0 stalemate against Aberdeen before the international break.
  • Drey Wright started as an unorthodox right-back with Luke Robinson, Andy Considine and Liam Gordon who - despite being sent off against Aberdeen - was available for selection at Pittodrie after his red card was downgraded to yellow.
  • The only alteration from the Livi game saw Matt Smith replace Dan Phillips, joining Sven Sprangler and Max Kucheriavyi in midfield, who missed out completely. Graham Carey and Dara Costelloe supported Luke Jephcott in attack.

Prediction

  • Neither St Mirren nor St Johnstone were in action last weekend, with both their games falling victim to the weather, as they've gone three weeks without a Scottish Premiership fixture.
  • St Mirren host St Johnstone, hoping to prove that their bubble hasn't burst yet. Still sat in third, four points ahead of nearest challengers Hearts, they'll look to take advantage of the fact that they have a game in hand on the Jambos who are in the midst of some tricky matches. A win here would be the perfect remedy to put the Rangers defeat firmly behind them, and look to kick on.
  • Eight games have passed St Johnstone by, as they're the only Scottish Premiership team yet to record a league win this season. The longer they leave it, the more likely a return to the Scottish Championship becomes with 2023/24 being their 15th consecutive season in Scotland's top tier. This weekend presents a tough task to grab a much-needed league victory to ease the pressure.
  • St Mirren didn't record a victory in three league meetings with St Johnstone last season but, given the visitors' recent woes, the hosts should get back to winning ways this weekend.
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