Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(30) 25 Goals 4 (23)
(21) 15 Assists 10 (15)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
28.1 Average Age 27.5
181.5 Average Height (cm) 181.9
(0.6) 0.8 Shots pg 0.6 (0.7)
(49%) 46% Aerial Duel Success 52% (47%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.1) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.

Missing Players

Ross County
St. Johnstone
Player Reason Status Rating
Ross Callachan Out N/A
Ben Paton Doubtful N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Ali Crawford Doubtful N/A
Callum Booth Doubtful N/A
Cammy MacPherson Doubtful 6.11
Chris Kane Doubtful 6.29
Nicky Clark Doubtful 6.65

Team News

Ross County
St. Johnstone
  • Malky Mackay named an unchanged Staggies side, which lost to Kelty Hearts on penalty kicks in Dingwall as they concluded their League Cup campaign, as County fell to an eventual 4-2 defeat in Glasgow to reigning champions Celtic.
  • The Staggies could hand a debut to 25-year-old defender Ryan Leak who has signed from Salford City. George Harmon, Jack Baldwin and Will Nightingale started in front of Ross Laidlaw in a back three.
  • Josh Sims and second goalscorer James Brown were asked to provide the width as wing-backs. Victor Loturi and Connor Randall were in front of the back three, as Yan Dhanda supported first goalscorer Jordan White and Simon Murray in attack.
  • Steven MacLean made six changes from the St Johnstone side that was humiliated at home by reigning League 2 champions Stirling Albion as the Binos won 4-0 at McDiarmid Park, before Hearts came to Perth and beat Saints 2-0 on Saturday.
  • Dimitar Mitov replaced the injured Ross Sinclair between the sticks and impressed against the Jambos. New signings Oludare Olufunwa and Sam McClelland made their debuts in Saints' back four, replacing Liam Parker and the injured James Brown.
  • Max Kucheriavyi, Alex Ferguson and Luke Jephcott all dropped onto the bench, with Graham Carey, Drey Wright and Ryan McGowan taking their places. There was a spot among the substitutes for midfielder Matt Smith who has signed from MK Dons.

Prediction

  • The last two teams to have occupied the dreaded relegation playoff place at the end of a Scottish Premiership season meet, as Ross County host St Johnstone in the Highlands.
  • There was no shame in the Staggies losing away to the reigning league champions and domestic treble winners Celtic. The positives are the fact that, despite falling behind early on, County won the second half at Celtic Park and gave it a good go when they could've easily been hit for six or seven. Matches against St Johnstone are of a far greater importance to the hosts than Celtic.
  • The visitors nearly shut out Hearts for 90 minutes and pick up at least one precious point. Considering St Johnstone had lost so heavily the previous weekend, there was a far greater defensive performance but ultimately Saints weren't able to make the most of their attacking opportunities in their first league match. They'll be hoping to find their shooting boots ahead of this one.
  • In the four league meetings last season, there were two draws with County winning in Perth and Saints winning in Dingwall. The hosts will probably be the happier of the two teams after the opening weekend and could pile pressure on the visitors already with a victory in this one.
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