League-position context
Aberdeen rank3rd
ST Johnstone rank9th
Aberdeen points53
ST Johnstone points33
Aberdeen: #3 · 53 pts · GD +0
26 pts off the top 2. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
ST Johnstone: #9 · 33 pts · GD -20
46 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts from safety.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.