St Johnstone vs Dundee United Match Analysis & Prediction
26/12/2024 6:00 pm
Embattled St Johnstone will be looking to end their four-game winless run when they host Dundee United at McDiarmid Park on Boxing Day in the Scottish Premiership.
The hosts currently languish at the bottom of the table with just 14 points from 18 matches, while the visitors sit fifth on 25 points through 17 games.
St Johnstone once again find themselves battling to retain their Premiership status this season, having slipped to the bottom of the division following a 2-1 defeat to Hearts in a crucial clash of struggling sides last time out.
After losing four of their opening five league matches, with just one victory in between, Craig Levein was dismissed as manager, and his departure led to a brief interim spell under Andy Kirk before Simo Valakari was appointed on a permanent basis on October 1.
Since Valakari’s arrival, St Johnstone have managed three wins in 11 league matches, suffering seven defeats, including three losses in their last four matches, with a single draw during this recent stretch offering little solace amidst their ongoing struggles.
Meanwhile, Dundee United, who secured promotion to the top flight at the end of last season by finishing top of the second division, are out to prove they truly belong among the Premiership’s elite.
Dundee United are making a strong case for themselves, having collected 25 points to leave them fifth in the table, just one point behind fourth-placed Motherwell, who currently occupy the final European qualification spot.
In their biggest test yet, Jom Goodwin’s side faced reigning champions and league leaders Celtic in their last game, securing an impressive goalless draw.
However, with two draws and a loss in their last three matches, Dundee United are winless in their last three league matches and have secured victory in just one of their last five.
St Johnstone vs. Dundee United Head to head
In the previous 65 meetings between these two teams, St Johnstone have claimed 24 victories while Dundee United have won 23, and they have drawn in 18.
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01/10/2022Dundee United1St Johnstone2Premiership
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02/01/2023St Johnstone0Dundee United1Premiership
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18/02/2023Dundee United1St Johnstone2Premiership
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06/05/2023St Johnstone1Dundee United0Premiership
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24/08/2024Dundee United2St Johnstone0Premiership
St Johnstone Team News
St Johnstone are likely to remain without Cameron MacPherson (hip), Sam McClelland (Achilles tendon) and Uche Ikpeazu (knee) for this game, with all three expected to be sidelined until next month.
St Johnstone's Last 5 Matches
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23/11/2024St Johnstone1Kilmarnock0Premiership
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01/12/2024St Johnstone0Rangers1Premiership
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07/12/2024Aberdeen1St Johnstone1Premiership
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14/12/2024St Johnstone2St Mirren3Premiership
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22/12/2024Hearts2St Johnstone1Premiership
Dundee United Team News
Dundee United are only dealing with the absence of one player, as Craig Sibbald remains out with a groin injury that has kept him sidelined since October.
Dundee United's Last 5 Matches
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23/11/2024Rangers1Dundee United1Premiership
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30/11/2024Dundee United2St Mirren0Premiership
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07/12/2024Dundee United1Kilmarnock1Premiership
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14/12/2024Motherwell4Dundee United3Premiership
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22/12/2024Dundee United0Celtic0Premiership
St Johnstone vs. Dundee United: Odds and Predictions
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