ST Johnstone – Kilmarnock

Match analysis

St Johnstone host Kilmarnock in what could be a decisive fixture for both sides in the lower half of the table. The home side sit seventh with seven points from six games, having secured two wins and a draw but also three defeats, and they boast a modest goal tally of eight for and nine against. Kilmarnock, languishing in 12th place, have managed just a single point after five matches, failing to win any, drawing once and losing four, while conceding 14 goals against only four scored. With the gap between the two clubs narrowing to just six points, the match offers St Johnstone a chance to cement a push for the top half, whereas Kilmarnock will be desperate to pick up their first win and climb out of the relegation zone. Both teams will be eager to turn their fortunes around before the next round of fixtures.