Our prediction for this Scottish Premiership match:
St. Mirren and St Johnstone take on each other in an all-Saints clash at The SMISA Stadium on Sunday afternoon. St. Mirren aim to bounce back from a heavy 6-0 loss to Celtic, with the team eyeing their first win of the season. The hosts, though, have been struggling at the back of late, which is the main reason why we are not tempted to put our money on Jim Goodwin’s troops. Keep in mind that experienced midfielder Alan Power misses the game through suspension.
St Johnstone, on the other hand, aim to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Dundee United. The visitors have been struggling in front of goal at the start of the season, but the game against St. Mirren could be the turning point for Callum Davidson’s troops. Even though Craig Bryson is out of contention with a long-term injury, we are tempted to put our money on the visiting team.
Highlighted Player (Marcus Fraser):
Marcus Fraser is a Scottish footballer who plays for Ross County as a defender. Fraser is a product of Celtic football school, but he made no more than one appearance for the Hoops in the Scottish Premier League. He played his only game for the Scottish giants in a 3-1 win at Inverness on February 9, 2013.
After ending his loan spell with Cowdenbeath, Marcus Fraser signed a deal with Ross County in 2015. Over the years, the defender has established himself as a first-team regular with the Staggies, making 26 appearances in the Scottish top flight last term.
Speaking of his international career, Fraser has five caps for the Scotland U21 team, but he has yet to earn a call-up for the senior team. His main position on the field is a right-back, but he is capable of producing good performances as a centre-back as well. Marcus Fraser was born in Bishopbriggs, Scotland, on June 23, 1994.
Highlighted Team (St Johnstone):
Founded back in 1884, St. Johnstone are Scottish football club that welcome their rivals at McDiarmid Park. The venue, which was opened in August 1989, can hold up to 10,696 spectators. Blue and white are the dominant colours of St Johnstone’s home kit, whereas they wear yellow shirts and white shorts when playing on the road.
The club’s biggest success came in the 2013/2014 season when they defeated Dundee United 2-0 in the Scottish Cup final. Steven Anderson and Steven MacLean scored for the Saints in the match played at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Dundee and Dundee United are the club’s traditional rivals, with the teams facing in the Tayside derbies.
The likes of John Brogan, Joe Carr, Willie Coburn, Roddy Grant, and Henry Hall are the first five members of St Johnston “Hall of Fame.” The Saints recorded their biggest win against Tulloch (13-0) in September 1887, with the team suffering their heaviest defeat to Montrose (11-1) in April 1893.