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St Johnstone vs Dundee United Prediction, Scottish Premier 26 December 2024

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St Johnstone vs Dundee United Prediction, Scottish Premier 26 December 2024

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DomainJava.com – St Johnstone vs Dundee United prediction in Scottish Premier match, Struggling St Johnstone will look to end a four-match winless run when they welcome Dundee United to McDiarmid Park for a Boxing Day match in the Scottish Premier League.

The hosts are currently languishing at the bottom of the standings with just 14 points from 18 matches, while the visitors are in fifth position, having collected 25 points from 17 matches.

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St Johnstone have consistently been involved in a battle for survival over the past three seasons, narrowly avoiding relegation on each occasion – a relegation play-off was required in 2021-22, while in 2022-23 and 2023-24, they finished just above the relegation zone the feared, relying on a superior goal difference to outlast the teams below them.

This season, the Perth-based side are once again fighting to maintain their Premiership status, having slumped to the bottom of the table following a 2-1 defeat to Hearts in a crucial clash between the struggling teams last time out.

After losing four of their opening five league games, with only one win between them, Craig Levein was dismissed as manager, and his departure led to a short interim spell in charge under Andy Kirk before Simo Valakari was appointed permanently on 1 October.

Since Valakari's arrival, St Johnstone have managed three wins in 11 league games, suffering seven defeats, including three defeats in their last four games, with one draw during the recent stretch providing little consolation amidst their ongoing struggles. taking place.

Looking to turn their fortunes around, Saints will look to their last home encounter against an opponent on Thursday for inspiration—a hard-fought 1-0 win in May 2023, but given that they currently hold the worst home record in the league, even averted a loss in this match would be seen as a positive outcome.

Meanwhile, Dundee United, who achieved promotion to the top division at the end of last season by finishing top of the second division, are looking to prove that they truly deserve to be among the Premier League‘s elite teams.

The Tangerines showed their best ability, having collected 25 points from 17 matches, so they are in fifth position in the standings, only one point behind Motherwell who are in fourth place, who currently occupy the final European qualifying position.

In their biggest test, Jim Goodwin's men faced reigning champions and table-toppers Celtic in their final match, resulting in an impressive goalless draw.

However, with two draws and one defeat in their last three games, Dundee United are winless in their last three league games and have won in only one of their last five.

Given the tight competition for places in Europe, extending this poor streak could damage their ambitions, and despite their struggles on the road, which has seen them boast the third-worst away record in the division, the Tangerines have a golden opportunity to secure valuable points against the league's bottom side .

St Johnstone will likely remain without Cameron MacPherson (hip), Sam McClelland (Achilles tendon) and Uche Ikpeazu (knee) for this match, with all three players expected to be out until next month.

Mackenzie Kirk, who has scored four goals in 17 appearances, is expected to partner Adama Sidibeh, who has scored two goals in 14 games, in attack.

The team's top scorer, Benjamin Mgunga-Kimpioka, with six goals in 16 league appearances, is expected to retain his place as part of the midfield quartet for this match.

Meanwhile, Dundee United only have to contend with the absence of one player, as Craig Sibbald is still out with a groin injury that has kept him out of action since October.

Sam Dalby, with eight goals in 14 league games, is ready to lead the attack once again, supported by the creative presence of Miller Thomson.(source: Sportsmole)

St Johnstone vs Dundee United Player Predictions

St Johnstone: Rae; Raymond, Sanders, Mikulic, Essel; Wright, Holt, Sprangler; Sidibeh, Kirk

Dundee United :Walton; Ferry, Holt, Gallagher, Strain; Fotheringham, Stephenson, Sevelj, Middleton; Thomson; Dalby

St Johnstone vs Dundee United Score Prediction: 1-1

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