St Mirren host Motherwell on Saturday, 9 August, at the Smisa Stadium, in their second game of the 2025/2026 Scottish Premiership season, with both teams aiming to get their first win of the season.
The host opened the new season with a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of last season's Scottish League champions, Celtic, following a late goal from Luke McCowan to seal the three points for the Bhoys.
Motherwell, on the other hand, held last season’s runner-up Rangers to a 1-1 draw at the Fir Park stadium. Emmanuel Longelo scored the equaliser late in the game to deny the Gers the win.
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St Mirren vs Motherwell: Tightly contested clash
Key statistics
- Motherwell have won by a lone goal in two of their last four visits to St Mirren.
- Both teams have scored fewer than three goals in four of their last six meetings.
- St Mirren’s last two games against Motherwell have ended without a goal in the first half.
Correct score prediction: St Mirren 0-1 Motherwell
This predicted result reflects both sides' recent form. Based on recent head-to-head results between the Saints and the Steelmen, predicting a 0-1 win for Motherwell is a logical choice.
Three of their last six meetings ended in 1-0 scorelines, twice in Jens Berthel Askou's team's favour and once for Stephen Robinson’s side.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Motherwell to beat underdog odds
- St Mirren: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.3%
- Draw: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- Motherwell: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
St Mirren are the slight favourite according to the odds, with decimal odds of 1.95 and an implied chance of 51.3%, and the bookmakers believe they have the strongest chance of winning.
Meanwhile, Motherwell is considered the underdog, though not by a wide margin; their implied chance of winning is around 29.4%. However, despite the relatively high odds, for the Steelmen, we still pick them as favourites to win this encounter.
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Head-to-head: Evenly balanced record
Based on the recent head-to-head record between Berthel’s side and Robinson’s team, their encounters have been tight, low-scoring affairs with very little to separate the sides.
The record shows a very even rivalry, although the Saints have proven they can win away at St Mirren, which gives them confidence going into their next clash. Both teams have won twice in their last six meetings, and two other games have ended in draws.
Scotland Premiership 15/03/25
Motherwell
St Mirren
Scotland Premiership 07/12/24
St Mirren
Motherwell
Scotland Premiership 28/09/24
Motherwell
St Mirren
Scotland Premiership 30/03/24
Motherwell
St Mirren
Scotland Premiership 16/12/23
St Mirren
Motherwell
St Mirren preview: Clean bill of health
St Mirren currently have a clean bill of health in their squad, with all their players available for the clash against Robinson’s men.
Predicted starting XI: George (GK), Richardson, Fraser, Gogić, King, John, Phillips, O'Hara, Idowu, Mandron, Ayunga
Scotland Premiership 10/05/25
W
Dundee Utd
0
St Mirren
2
Scotland Premiership 03/05/25
W
Aberdeen
0
St Mirren
1
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
D
Rangers
2
St Mirren
2
Scotland Premiership 12/04/25
W
Ross County
2
St Mirren
3
Scotland Premiership 05/04/25
L
Dundee
2
St Mirren
0
Motherwell preview: Injury woes ahead of difficult trip
Motherwell have been hit with lots of injuries in their team, with Filip Stuparevic sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury and will not return until early November 2025, a major blow to the team’s attacking depth.
Jordan McGhee is nursing a thigh injury and is expected back by mid-August , limiting defensive options in the short term. Sam Nicholson is out with a knee injury until late August, affecting the team’s wing play and creativity.
Zach Robinson’s Achilles tendon injury, also keeping him out until late August, reduces the team's striking options and overall firepower in front of goal.
Predicted starting XI: Ward (GK), Koutroumbis, Gordon, McGinn, Longelo; Watt, Slattery; Maswanhise, Fadinger, Just, Stamatelopoulos
Scotland Premiership 10/05/25
L
Hearts
3
Motherwell
0
Scotland Premiership 03/05/25
W
Dundee
1
Motherwell
2
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
W
St Johnstone
2
Motherwell
3
Scotland Premiership 12/04/25
D
Hearts
0
Motherwell
0
Scotland Premiership 05/04/25
L
Kilmarnock
2
Motherwell
0
Player to watch: Elijah Just
Elijah Just started the season with an assist for Motherwell's equaliser to secure a draw against Rangers. His importance in their attack makes him a key threat and player to watch. The forward will be looking to have a better season after scoring seven goals in his previous campaign.
