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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(20) 13 Goals 13 (24)
(11) 8 Assists 9 (12)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.7)
25.3 Average Age 25.1
180.9 Average Height (cm) 182.1
(0.7) 0.9 Shots pg 0.7 (0.8)
(50%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 52% (50%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.4)
(1.5) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.

Missing Players

St. Johnstone
Dundee United
Player Reason Status Rating
Sam McClelland Out 5.83
Uche Ikpeazu Doubtful N/A
Cammy MacPherson Doubtful 6.33
Player Reason Status Rating
Louis Moult Doubtful 6.57
Craig Sibbald Doubtful 6.75

Team News

St. Johnstone
Dundee United
  • St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari named three changes to the Saints side that succumbed to a late loss to St Mirren 3-2 at McDiarmid Park, before losing 2-1 to fellow strugglers Hearts at Tynecastle on Sunday afternoon.
  • Josh Rae continued in goal behind a back four containing the incoming Andre Raymond and Aaron Essel at full-backs, with Bozo Mikulic and Jack Sanders in the middle. The ineligible Lewis Neilson and Matt Smith dropped out of the starting eleven.
  • Sven Sprangler joined Jason Holt in midfield, as Benji Kimpioka and Drey Wright moved out to the left and right flank respectively. Nicky Clark made way, as Adama Sidibeh and Makenzie Kirk lead the line for Saints at the weekend.
  • Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin named three changes to the Terrors team that lost a seven-goal thriller 4-3 to Motherwell at Fir Park, before they held Celtic to a goalless draw at Tannadice on Sunday lunchtime.
  • Jack Walton continued in goal behind Kevin Holt and Declan Gallagher. A change of shape meant that Emmanuel Adegboyega dropped out as the returning Will Ferry and Ryan Strain tucked in as full-backs. Vicko Sevelj was given the nod in the middle of the park once more alongside Luca Stephenson.
  • Kai Fotheringham and Miller Thomson were handed rare starts, at David Babunski and the injured Louis Moult's expense. Glenn Middleton looked to provide the width, as sole striker Sam Dalby lead the line for the Tangerines once again.

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St. Johnstone have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 7 home matches against Dundee United in all competitions.

Prediction

  • St Johnstone and Dundee United meet for the second time in the Scottish Premiership this season, after a previous Tayside derby took place at Tannadice in August.
  • St Johnstone slipped to the bottom of the Premiership pile, after losing 2-1 away to relegation rivals Hearts at Tynecastle on Sunday afternoon. Of the previous six sides to have been bottom of the league at Christmas, four have been relegated, with Saints one of two survivors since the 2018/19 campaign. A victory on Boxing Day could steer them towards the right direction and safety.
  • Dundee United became the first domestic opponent to keep a clean sheet against league leaders Celtic since the Hoops lost 2-0 to Hearts in Edinburgh back in March last season. Only last weekend's opponents, Rangers and Aberdeen have picked up more Premiership points at home than the Terrors as the Tangerines seek just a third league victory on their travels this season.
  • Dundee United head to Perth with confidence after a decent display against Celtic and, having already shut out Saints this season, will hope to rediscover their shooting boots against St Johnstone.
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