St Johnstone vs Motherwell Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Aug 2024

Focus on Goals in Saints vs Well

There could be plenty of goals in the clash between St Johnstone and Motherwell, with this leading us to bet Over 2.5. There’s a price of -100 on the Total Goals market and we’re expecting to secure a return with this wager.

2-1 Victory for St Johnstone in Last H2H

St Johnstone were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Tannadice Park, Dundee United claimed a 2-0 win. They had 50% possession and four shots on target.

Motherwell won their previous game, beating Hearts at home. It was a 3-1 victory at Fir Park. They enjoyed just 33% possession and had six shots on goal, while Paul McGinn, Stephen O'Donnell and Tom Sparrow were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Fir Park, with St Johnstone claiming the win. Beating Motherwell by a 2-1 scoreline. In the past 10 meetings between these teams, there has been four draws. St Johnstone have won four games and Motherwell two.

3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts. St Johnstone have had 45.7% possession and 4.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 5.8 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 6.1 corners.

Adama Sidibeh leads the way with 6 goals, Benjamin Mbunga Kimpioka has 2, with Nicky Clark and Tony Gallacher scoring 1. Graham Carey is the leading assists maker with 3.

Motherwell have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.8 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. They have averaged 48.1% possession, 6.5 corners taken and 5.9 corners against, while conceding 1.4 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts.

Thelonius Bair has scored 3, followed by Paul McGinn, Moses Ebiye and Blair Spittal with 2 goals apiece. Lennon Miller has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

St Johnstone confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Ross Sinclair (GK), Lewis Neilson, Jack Sanders, Kyle Cameron, Drey Wright, Aaron Essel, Cameron MacPherson, Matt Smith, Andre Raymond, Nicky Clark, Benjamin Mbunga Kimpioka.

Motherwell confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Aston Oxborough (GK), Paul McGinn, Liam Gordon, Dan Casey, Stephen O'Donnell, Ewan Wilson, Davor Zdravkovski, Andrew Halliday, Lennon Miller, Tawanda Maswanhise, Zach Robinson.

St Johnstone vs Motherwell Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re going to take the price of -100 when it comes to wagering Over 2.5 Goals for this Premiership encounter. The stats imply that the two teams will combine to score at least three goals.

We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football picks. The form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key St Johnstone vs Motherwell league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 St Johnstone games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 St Johnstone games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Motherwell games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Motherwell games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Motherwell games on the road.

Over 2.5 Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 50% prospect of winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

There are a selection of different options if you’re looking for bigger odds when it comes to Over 2.5 Goals. If you also have an idea of the winning team, consider the Result & Total Goals market.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

St Johnstone 1 - 2 Motherwell

Let’s take a chance on the +850 available that Motherwell secure a 2-1 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

St Johnstone vs Motherwell Odds

If you want to back Motherwell to land an away Scottish Premiership win, then the bookies have priced them up at +140. St Johnstone are available at betting odds of +190 and the draw is +225.

It’s hard to split the odds between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals for this match.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any Premiership match. All the leading football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.

Full-Time Result

1

+190

X

+225

2

+140

Half-Time Result

1

+255

X

+110

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-185

12

-313

X2

-263

Draw No Bet

1

+108

2

-139

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-130

2 Hcp -0.25

+105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-132

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-128

No

-102

St Johnstone vs Motherwell Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our St Johnstone vs Motherwell team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

The Premiership squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

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