St Mirren vs Motherwell is a Scottish Premiership clash at the SMISA Stadium on Sunday, with the hosts marginally fancied in a tight contest.
St Mirren beat St Johnstone before a postponement while Motherwell drew with Falkirk, and the hosts are slight favourites. Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record below.
Premium Tips
Andy leans towards St Mirren but expects a cagey, low-scoring afternoon.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| St Mirren or draw (Double Chance) and under 2.5 goals | 29/20 | St Mirren are built to frustrate and keep games tight. They were the division’s lowest scorers last season with just 30 goals, and their matches are typically low on clear chances, which points firmly towards under 2.5. They have also started this season in resolute fashion, keeping clean sheets in both of their opening games, so backing them to avoid defeat on home turf carries appeal, with the draw offering a safety net against a stronger Motherwell side. A cagey, low-scoring afternoon fits both the profile of this fixture and this well-drilled St Mirren team. |
| Luke Thomas and Ryan Carr to be booked | 9/2 | Carr is the standout of this booking double. A combative St Mirren defensive midfielder, he has already been cautioned in each of his first two games this season, exactly the disciplinary profile that makes him a prime candidate week to week. Thomas is a second midfield option who has also picked up an early booking. In a physical contest where St Mirren are likely to be doing plenty of defensive work against a stronger Motherwell side, both are well placed to concede the fouls that earn a card, with Carr the more reliable of the pair given his central, ball-winning role. |
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How St Mirren go into the game
St Mirren won 1-0 against St Johnstone in their last league outing and had last weekend’s trip to Rangers postponed. Home form is their foundation.
The Buddies are well-drilled and difficult to break down at the SMISA. Grinding out another home win is the aim.
How Motherwell go into the game
Motherwell drew 0-0 with Falkirk in their last league game, a cautious start. They travel to Paisley knowing away points are hard-earned.
Well-organised but short of a cutting edge so far, Motherwell will look to frustrate St Mirren. A more clinical display is needed.
St Mirren vs Motherwell head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/02/26 | St Mirren | 0-5 | Motherwell |
| 03/01/26 | Motherwell | 2-0 | St Mirren |
| 09/08/25 | St Mirren | 0-0 | Motherwell |
| 15/03/25 | Motherwell | 2-2 | St Mirren |
| 07/12/24 | St Mirren | 0-1 | Motherwell |
Motherwell are unbeaten in the last five, with St Mirren yet to win or score in that run.
St Mirren vs Motherwell predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mirren or draw (Double Chance) | 8/15 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Home cover in a tight game. |
| Under 2.5 goals | 10/11 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Two cautious sides. |
| St Mirren to win | 7/5 | ⭐⭐ | Marginal home favourites. |
| Both teams to score – No | 21/20 | ⭐⭐ | Clean sheets are likely. |
| St Mirren to win 1-0 | 6/1 | ⭐⭐ | Headline scoreline. |
St Mirren vs Motherwell score prediction
Neither side gives much away, and a low-scoring contest is likely. St Mirren’s home advantage should just about tip it their way. Score prediction: St Mirren 1-0 Motherwell.
