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St Johnstone travel to take on Raith Rovers at Stark's Park on Saturday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The Saints are slightly ahead, with 10 wins posted against 7 losses.
The last time the two teams met at Raith Rvs was back in December 1994, over five years ago, with Raith Rvs running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Scottish Division One match.
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| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2003/2004 | Sat 20 Sep | St Johnstone | 0 - 1 | Raith Rvs | SCD1 |
| 1994/1995 | Sat 29 Apr | St Johnstone | 1 - 2 | Raith Rvs | SCD1 |
| 1994/1995 | Sat 31 Dec | Raith Rvs | 2 - 0 | St Johnstone | SCD1 |
| 1994/1995 | Sat 22 Oct | St Johnstone | 3 - 1 | Raith Rvs | SCD1 |
| 1994/1995 | Sat 13 Aug | Raith Rvs | 1 - 1 | St Johnstone | SCD1 |
| 1993/1994 | Sat 26 Mar | St Johnstone | 2 - 0 | Raith Rvs | SPL |
| 1993/1994 | Wed 19 Jan | Raith Rvs | 1 - 1 | St Johnstone | SPL |
Recent respective form guides
Raith Rovers's woeful home form means they have chalked up just a single victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. Rovers have conceded a disappointing 15 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.
St Johnstone's away form is none too clever either, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The Saints have managed to tuck away 10 goals in this period, and concede just the 3.
Raith Rvs are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 14 points from 14 matches. St Johnstone's 24 points from 14 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Raith Rvs | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 3 |
| St Johnstone | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 13 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
St Johnstone are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Raith Rvs. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Raith Rvs | 8 games since last home draw. Latest 4 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 4 most recent games. |
| St Johnstone | Undefeated in last 4 away games. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |