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St Johnstone will be happy to have grabbed 3 points in their last match, where they clocked up a 1-0 win in their away outing against Ross County.  Their share of possession in that meeting was 37%, while racking up 7 shots along the way, 2 of which were on target, in contrast to Ross County, who had 12 shots on goal with 5 on target.  

When it comes to attacking power Craig Levein will be justly satisfied with his squad's performances of late, which has seen them chalk up 4 goals in their last 6 matches. However, it hasn't all been going well, and questions remain about their defence with 6 goals lost in those 6 matches resulting in some crucial points dropped.  They have conceded at least one goal in 9 of their 12 home games this season.  

There will be mixed feelings from The Saints, although undefeated in their last 4 league games at home, 2 of these games ended in a draw.  

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Having taken all 3 points, with a crucial 3-2 away win over Dundee in their last league game, Hearts will undoubtedly be very satisfied with their work.  In that game they recorded 58 % of the possession, with 18 attempts on goal, 6 on target. Their opponents found the target on 7 of their 14 shots on goal.  

It's been a rewarding period in front of goal, with 13 goals scored in their last 6 matches; that said, boss Steven Naismith will be less happy with his defence, who have conceded 7 goals in the same period.  Playing away from home, they have scored in their last 9 games in a row, and have kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 6 games.  

4 wins in a row away from home has to be viewed as a good run of form on the road, a spell that has also seen them unbeaten in their last 4 matches.  

Lawrence Shankland will be hoping to create problems for St Johnstone in this one, having scored 6 goals in his last 6 outings on the road for Hearts.