ST Mirren vs Motherwell Predictions
Premiership · Scotland
ST Mirren
Full Time
0 - 0
AI predicted 1 - 1
Motherwell
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
@ 1.86(+10% edge)
Match Result
8.5/10Late Drama as Motherwell Snatch 3-3 Draw Against St Mirren in Six-Goal Thriller
St Mirren and Motherwell played out a pulsating 3-3 draw at The SMISA Stadium, with the visitors salvaging a point courtesy of a dramatic 90th-minute equalizer. The match was a rollercoaster, featuring three goals in a frantic six-minute spell before halftime and a late twist that left both sets of fans breathless. Motherwell struck first just two minutes in and doubled their lead midway through the first half, but St Mirren roared back with three quickfire goals to take a 3-2 lead into the break. The second half saw both sides create chances, but it was Motherwell who found the crucial breakthrough at the death to deny St Mirren all three points. Statistically, Motherwell edged possession with 55% and fired 20 shots (6 on target), but St Mirren were more clinical, registering 23 efforts with 9 on target. Both teams showed attacking intent and resilience, but defensive lapses and late drama meant the spoils were ultimately shared.
🔥 AI Prediction Report
CERTIFIED WPredicted
1 - 1
Actual
3 - 3
💰 Bet Results1/1 hit
Key Moments
2' — Goal
Regan Charles-Cook gives Motherwell an early lead, finishing a swift attack.
24' — Goal
Motherwell double their advantage, capitalizing on a defensive lapse.
39' — Goal
Nikolas Agrafiotis pulls one back for St Mirren, sparking the comeback.
44' — Goal
Chris Mochrie levels the scores for St Mirren with a composed finish.
45' — Goal
St Mirren complete a stunning turnaround, taking a 3-2 lead into halftime.
90' — Goal
Motherwell equalize at the death, snatching a point with a dramatic late goal.
Various' — Yellow Cards
Both sides pick up two yellow cards each in a fiercely contested encounter.
ST Mirren
St Mirren showed impressive resolve to overturn a two-goal deficit with a devastating burst before halftime, scoring three times in six minutes. Their attacking quartet, led by Nikolas Agrafiotis, pressed high and created numerous chances, reflected in their 23 shots and 9 on target. However, lapses at the back—conceding early and again at the death—proved costly. Despite being out-possessed (45%), they were direct and dangerous, especially in transition.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Motherwell
Motherwell started brightly, racing into a two-goal lead with incisive play and composed finishing. They controlled possession (55%) and looked comfortable until St Mirren's rapid-fire response. In the second half, Motherwell pushed forward, creating 20 shots and 6 on target, and their persistence paid off with a dramatic 90th-minute equalizer. Defensively, however, they were exposed by St Mirren's quick attacks before halftime.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Tactical Analysis
Both teams lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on midfield control and width. Motherwell's early dominance stemmed from their ability to keep the ball and stretch St Mirren's back line, with Alex Lowry orchestrating play centrally. St Mirren, however, pressed high and looked to transition quickly, exploiting gaps left by Motherwell's advanced full-backs. The flurry of goals before halftime highlighted both sides' attacking strengths and defensive frailties. Substitutions in the second half injected fresh legs, but neither side altered their shape significantly, instead doubling down on their attacking intent. Set pieces and wide play were frequent, with both teams earning a combined 13 corners.
Turning Point
St Mirren's three-goal blitz between the 39th and 45th minutes completely shifted the momentum, but Motherwell's 90th-minute equalizer ultimately decided the outcome.
Man of the Match
Nikolas Agrafiotis
His goal and all-action display spearheaded St Mirren's stunning first-half turnaround.
ST Mirren vs Motherwell: Match Preview
ST Mirren arrive on the back of two clean-sheet league wins, sitting third in the table with three goals scored and none conceded. Motherwell, just behind in fourth, have taken four points from their opening two Premiership fixtures, but their recent schedule has included a heavy European defeat and a tight Conference League win. Both sides are aiming to consolidate strong starts, with neither showing much attacking abandon so far.
The matchup is defined by defensive solidity and modest attacking numbers. ST Mirren average just 1.5 goals scored per league game and have failed to score in one of their last five across all competitions, while Motherwell's away attack is similarly restrained at 1.2 goals per game over their last five. Both teams have been involved in low-event matches: ST Mirren's league games have all gone under 2.5 goals, and Motherwell's only away league match finished 2-1. Set-piece and discipline data suggest a moderate card count (combined 3.8 yellows per game last five), but little set-piece threat (corners average just 4 for ST Mirren, 2.4 for Motherwell).
Given the close league positions, strong defensive records, and a head-to-head history full of draws and low scores, the model expects a tight, tactical contest. The market's slight preference for the home side is not strongly supported by the underlying figures, while the under 2.5 goals market appears to have left some value on the table. Expect a match where neither side is likely to take excessive risks, and one goal could be decisive.
Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: ST Mirren vs Motherwell
The most notable value edge is on under 2.5 goals, where the model's 59% probability outpaces the market's 54%, offering a near 10% expected value. The draw is also slightly undervalued, with the model making it a 33% chance versus the 31% implied by odds of 3.19. The home win price looks fair given ST Mirren's numbers, so the best opportunities are in the low-goals and stalemate markets.
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1X2
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams Score
Best Value Markets Found by the Model
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Where the Model Sees Value: ST Mirren vs Motherwell(2)
Selections where the model's probability beats the bookmaker's implied probability. Expected value is computed from real consensus odds, not opinion.
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5@ 1.86
Both sides have leaned under 2.5 goals in the league so far (ST Mirren 0%, Motherwell 50%), and their last five average goals per game are 1.6 (home) and 1.2 (away). The model assigns a 59% chance to under 2.5, higher than the market-implied 54%, producing a near 10% expected value edge.
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Match Result: Draw@ 3.23
This fixture has ended level in four of the last ten meetings, and both teams are defensively solid early in the season (ST Mirren 0 conceded, Motherwell 1 conceded in league). The model sees the draw as slightly undervalued at these odds.
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ST Mirren vs Motherwell Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind ST Mirren vs Motherwell that most previews miss.
- 1Four of the last ten meetings between these sides have finished level, with three 0-0 draws in that span.
- 2ST Mirren's last five matches average just 2.0 total goals, and they have kept two clean sheets in their last three at home.
- 3Motherwell's last five away games in all competitions average just 2.2 goals, with only one seeing more than two goals scored.
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Over 2.5 Goals
40%
BTTS: Yes
47%
Likely Scores
1-1 · 1-0 · 0-1
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The Case For This ST Mirren vs Motherwell Prediction
Bookmakers rate this as a near toss-up, but the underlying data points to a low-scoring, closely contested affair with little to separate ST Mirren and Motherwell. Both sides have started the Premiership campaign with defensive discipline and limited attacking output, and the head-to-head record is littered with stalemates and slim margins. The market's slight lean to ST Mirren at home is not strongly justified by the numbers, while the under 2.5 goals line looks a shade generous given recent trends.
Key Factors at a Glance
Attack
- →Motherwell have scored just twice in two league games and average only 1.2 goals per game over their last five in all competitions.
- →Four of the last ten head-to-head meetings have ended in draws, with three finishing 0-0.
Defence
- →ST Mirren have kept clean sheets in both league matches this season.
🚩 ST Mirren vs Motherwell Corners Prediction
low confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 5.6 corners for ST Mirren and 4 for Motherwell, for an expected total of 9.6. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (51%). Over 8.5: 62% · Over 10.5: 37%.
How ST Mirren and Motherwell Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
ST Mirren vs Motherwell Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
ST Mirrenlast 5 matchesIn exceptional form
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Motherwelllast 5 matchesScoring consistently
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
ST Mirren have started their league campaign with back-to-back wins and clean sheets, though a heavy cup defeat to Rangers (1-5) shows some defensive vulnerability against stronger attacks. Motherwell are unbeaten in the league but have mixed results across competitions, including a European defeat and a goalless draw with Falkirk. Both sides are trending towards defensive solidity over attacking flair.
ST Mirren vs Motherwell — Last 2 Matches
Strengths
- +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
- +100% clean sheet rate this season
Strengths
- +50% clean sheet rate this season
What History Says: ST Mirren vs Motherwell
The last ten meetings between these sides have produced four draws and a slight edge to Motherwell in wins (four to two). Notably, three of those draws finished 0-0, and only one match in that span saw more than three goals. The most recent encounter at St Mirren ended in a 0-5 away win, but that result stands out in an otherwise tightly contested series.
ST Mirren vs Motherwell Head-to-Head History
Last 10 meetings between these sides
2
ST Mirren wins
4
Draws
4
Motherwell wins
Things to Watch: ST Mirren vs Motherwell
- ⚠️Small Premiership sample size (2 matches per team) limits confidence in season-long trends.
- ⚠️Motherwell's European fixtures may impact squad rotation or fatigue but no injuries are reported.
- ⚠️Recent cup results for both sides show greater defensive vulnerability than league form.
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Final Verdict
ST Mirren 1–1 MotherwellThe model calls this one 1-1, with the strongest backing coming from both teams' defensive records and the head-to-head trend towards stalemates. The most plausible way this goes wrong is if either side capitalises on a set-piece or defensive lapse early, opening up a game that otherwise profiles as cautious and low scoring.
ST Mirren vs Motherwell: Common Questions
Who will win ST Mirren vs Motherwell?
The model gives ST Mirren a 36% chance, Motherwell 31%, and the draw 33%. With little to separate the sides on recent form and defensive output, a draw looks the likeliest outcome.
Will there be under 2.5 goals in ST Mirren vs Motherwell?
There's a 59% model probability for under 2.5 goals, compared to a market-implied 54%. Both teams have seen low-scoring games in the league so far, with ST Mirren's league matches all going under.
Is there value in betting the draw or under 2.5 goals?
Yes, the model finds value on both: the draw (model 33% vs odds-implied 31%) and under 2.5 goals (model 59% vs 54%). Both are supported by the head-to-head record and recent defensive form.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for ST Mirren vs Motherwell: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Value Scout, the market-facing profile — hunts the gap between price and probability. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 23 August 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.