History of the St. Johnstone v Hearts fixture
Hearts face a trip to St. Johnstone at McDiarmid Park at lunchtime on Sunday, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 27 of the 58 previous games, with the hosts winning just 17.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in November 2010, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a league game.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 29 Jan | Hearts | 1 - 0 | St. Johnstone | Scottish Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 11 Jan | Hearts | 0 - 1 | St. Johnstone | Scottish Cup |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 13 Nov | St. Johnstone | 0-2 | Hearts | Scottish Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 14 Aug | Hearts | 1 - 1 | St. Johnstone | Scottish Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 30 Jan | St. Johnstone | 1 - 0 | Hearts | Scottish Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 21 Nov | Hearts | 1 - 2 | St. Johnstone | Scottish Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Sun 30 Aug | St. Johnstone | 2 - 2 | Hearts | Scottish Premier |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
St. Johnstone have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Saints's have scored seven goals in these games, but conceded an alarming eight.
Hearts have an average recent record on the road, losing just one from the last six, but amazingly drawing the other five. Only three goals have been registered in this time, with four leaked at the wrong end.
St. Johnstone lie two points behind Hearts, who are in fith place, in the SPL. Saints have nine points from their seven games while hearts have 11 from eight. .
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johnstone | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 11 |
| Hearts | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Not a lot has been going right generally for Hearts on their travels as of late, but we can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against St. Johnstone. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| St. Johnstone | Failed to win in previous two home game. |
| Hearts | Previous four away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 14 away games. seven games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here