If you thought Heart of Midlothian against Celtic was good last Sunday, brace yourself for the latest instalment from the Scottish Championship title race.
St Johnstone against Partick Thistle on Friday evening has ‘potentially season-defining’ written all over it.
A few people scoffed when Sportsound presenter Kenny MacIntyre tipped Thistle for the title on the first Saturday of the season – especially when the Jags were then trounced 5-1 by St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.
But nobody is scoffing now.
A win for Thistle on Friday night would see them leapfrog Saints into top spot, albeit having played a game more.
Thistle were also 2-1 winners the last time these sides met, back in November at Firhill.
They have been the most consistent and impressive sides in the division, with only occasional faltering moments.
That’s what makes it an incredibly difficult call as to who will win this match – and indeed the Championship title outright.
So, to help predict what will happen at McDiarmid Park, let’s seek out the insight of a player who has played both sides this season – Arbroath midfielder Ryan Flynn.
“I will just go for strength in depth, I would say St Johnstone,” said Flynn on the Scottish Football Podcast.
“St Johnstone have scored the most goals, conceded the least, won the most games, lost the least.
“They definitely are the top team. But all the pressure is on St Johnstone. Simo Valakari has just got to keep them calm and win the game.”