FootyMAD's St. Mirren match preview

Last updated : 11 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the St. Mirren v Celtic fixture

Celtic travel to take on 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 72 games, and losing 20.

The last time the two teams met at St. Mirren was back in December 2000, over five years ago, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 19 SepCeltic2 - 0St. MirrenSLGC
2006/2007Sat 12 AugCeltic2 - 0St. MirrenSPL
2002/2003Sat 25 JanCeltic3 - 0St. MirrenSFAC
2000/2001Sat 07 AprCeltic1 - 0St. MirrenSPL
2000/2001Sat 23 DecSt. Mirren0 - 2CelticSPL
2000/2001Sat 14 OctCeltic2 - 0St. MirrenSPL
1985/1986Sat 03 MaySt. Mirren0 - 5CelticSPL

Recent respective form guides

St. Mirren have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Buddies's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Celtic however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The The Bhoys's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 8 against.

St. Mirren see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 16 points from their 13 games played so far, Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 13 games giving them a return of 34 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Mirren6132676
Celtic641110713

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 Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Celtic 7 games since last away draw.