Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(20) 16 Goals 12 (13)
(11) 9 Assists 2 (5)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
24.7 Average Age 26.5
181.6 Average Height (cm) 185.3
(0.7) 0.7 Shots pg 0.9 (0.6)
(50%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 52% (51%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.4)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.

Missing Players

St. Johnstone
Ross County
Player Reason Status Rating
Kyle Cameron Out 6.39
Sam McClelland Out 5.83
Uche Ikpeazu Doubtful N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Ricki Lamie Doubtful N/A
Max Sheaf Doubtful N/A

Team News

St. Johnstone
Ross County
  • Andy Kirk made two changes after St Johnstone were swept aside 6-0 by Celtic at McDiarmid Park, before his spell as interim manager came to an end with a 2-0 defeat to Rangers at Ibrox before the international break.
  • Kyle Cameron picked up a hamstring injury in the defeat to Celtic so Andre Raymond, Jack Sanders, Lewis Neilson and the incoming Aaron Essel made up the back four behind Ross Sinclair in goal
  • Sven Sprangler and Matt Smith remained in the middle of the park, as Graham Carey dropped onto the bench. Drey Wright, Makenzie Kirk, Nicky Clark and the returning Benji Kimpioka looked to provide some attacking threat for Saints.
  • Ross County boss Don Cowie made just one change after Hearts nicked a late leveller as the Staggies left Edinburgh with just a point, before they took the lead against Celtic before the Hoops were victorious 2-1 in the Highlands.
  • Ryan Leak joined Akil Wright and Kacper Lopata in the trio of County centre-backs behind Ross Laidlaw in goal. Elijah Campbell kept his place on the left side of defence, as Michee Efete continued at right wing-back.
  • Noah Chilvers joined Connor Randall and Josh Nisbet in midfield once more. Aidan Denholm is on loan from Hearts so missed out against his parent club but returned, in place of Jordan White, to support Ronan Hale in attack.

Prediction

  • St Johnstone and Ross County meet for the second time in the Scottish Premiership so far this season, after the two teams played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in Dingwall last month.
  • Simo Valakari takes charge of St Johnstone for the first time, after swapping Riga and Latvian football, for a stint at Saints and McDiarmid Park. St Johnstone are unbeaten in their last four meetings with Ross County, so will hope to keep their decent recent record against the Staggies going. A weekend win would be the perfect springboard to begin an ascent up the league table.
  • The Staggies were the first side to score against Celtic in the Scottish Premiership this season, but it still ended in disappointment in Dingwall as the reigning champions bounced back to take all three points. County have been competitive in most matches of the campaign so far, which will stand them in good stead. However, if they left Perth with three points then a gap could open up.
  • Both St Johnstone and Ross County have won just one of their eight opening Scottish Premiership matches so far and, with the two teams having drawn against one another already this season, a share of the spoils wouldn't be surprising.
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