Motherwell vs St Johnstone Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Nov 2024

The Value Lies With Well to Win

If you agree with our verdict that Motherwell can defeat St Johnstone, then there’s the chance to get betting odds of -120 that this happens. We think that this price sticks out on the Full-Time Result market.

Motherwell Beat St Johnstone Last Time Out

Motherwell have suffered two consecutive home losses. Their last game was a 2-1 road triumph at Tannadice Park when meeting Dundee United. Stuart Kettlewell's side had 40% possession and totalled three shots on target, while Tawanda Maswanhise scored both of the goals.

St Johnstone have suffered back-to-back losses, recently being beaten at home by Hearts 2-1 at McDiarmid Park. The Saints had the lion’s share of the ball recording 61% possession and five shots on goal, with Nicky Clark on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 2-1 win for Motherwell at McDiarmid Park when they last played St Johnstone. Looking back to the previous 10 H2H meetings, there has been four draws. St Johnstone have won four games and Motherwell two.

Motherwell have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 7.2 attempts. The Well have averaged 39.3% possession and 6.0 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.3 goals from 5.7 shots on goal, 10.4 attempts and 6.4 corners.

The three top scorers are Tawanda Maswanhise, Lennon Miller and Moses Ebiye, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Lennon Miller is the leading assists maker with 3.

St Johnstone have won 2, lost 7 and drawn 1, averaging 2.9 shots on goal, 7.1 attempts and 1.1 goals. Simo Valakari's men average 50.9% possession, 3.7 corners awarded and 6.2 corners against, while 2.3 goals have been conceded from 9.8 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.

Nicky Clark and Benjamin Mbunga Kimpioka have scored 4 goals, followed by Graham Carey with 1. Jack Sanders, Benjamin Mbunga Kimpioka and Adama Sidibeh have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Motherwell confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Aston Oxborough (GK), Dan Casey, Kofi Balmer, Steve Seddon, Marvin Kaleta, Tom Sparrow, Lennon Miller, Andrew Halliday, Ewan Wilson, Tawanda Maswanhise, Apostolos Stamatelopoulos.

St Johnstone confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Joshua Rae (GK), Drey Wright, Jack Sanders, Kyle Cameron, Barry Douglas, Graham Carey, Sven Sprangler, Matt Smith, Jason Holt, Adama Sidibeh, Nicky Clark.

Motherwell vs St Johnstone Prediction & Betting Tips

If you agree with our verdict that Motherwell will have the edge in this Premiership clash, then you can back the home team at -120. We’re expecting a nice potential return with this match winner bet.

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making football predictions. Team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key Motherwell vs St Johnstone league stats:

• Motherwell have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• St Johnstone have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• St Johnstone have lost 13 of their last 20 games.
• St Johnstone have lost their last 2 games.

Motherwell to Win Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 54.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

The Match Result & Total market not only gives you an opportunity to bet on Motherwell to win but also combine this pick with a prediction for how many goals will be scored.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Motherwell 2 - 1 St Johnstone

There are betting odds of +540 that Motherwell land a 2-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Motherwell vs St Johnstone Odds

The bookies betting odds have Motherwell as +110 favourites for this Scottish Premiership clash, implying that they are 48% likely to win the match. St Johnstone are the +230 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

If you want to bet on the number of goals in the match, you can get a similar price on Over or Under 2.5 Goals.

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Full-Time Result

1

+110

X

+240

2

+230

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+110

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-300

12

-333

X2

-143

Draw No Bet

1

-188

2

+137.5

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-114

2 Hcp +0.25

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-125

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-105

Motherwell vs St Johnstone Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Motherwell vs St Johnstone team news.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Premiership squads.

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