St Johnstone vs Motherwell Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Oct 2026
St Johnstone vs Motherwell Predictions
St Johnstone and Motherwell could hit the net a few times and we’re happy to take the -137 when it comes to Over 2.5. This can be backed with confidence on the Total Goals market and we’re hopeful of a return.
Continue reading for our full St Johnstone vs Motherwell betting analysis, outlining the core arguments for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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St Johnstone welcome Motherwell to McDiarmid Park, with kick-off set for 15:45 on Wednesday 28 October.
St Johnstone lost away from home in their last game. Rangers won 4-0 at Ibrox Stadium. The Saints had only 39% possession and recorded two shots on target.
Motherwell have suffered six straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Hearts 2-0 at Fir Park. The Well enjoyed 54% possession and managed five shots on goal.
H2H: Motherwell Won 3-2 in Teams’ Last Meeting
Motherwell had the upper hand in the previous clash between these sides. At Fir Park, they recorded a 3-2 home victory over St Johnstone. Motherwell have four wins from the previous 10 H2H meetings, with three draws and three St Johnstone triumphs also happening.
| Scottish Premiership | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  St Johnstone |
10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 11:15 | 12 |
| 10 |  Motherwell |
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 18 | -7 | 11:18 | 8 |
3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts. St Johnstone have had 45.8% possession and 3.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.5 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 14.2 attempts, while being awarded 7.7 corners.
Top scorer Josh Fowler has found the net 6 times, with Enes Alic, Ruari Paton, Cheick Diabate and Kai Fotheringham getting 1 goals each. The leading assistor is Jamie Gullan with 2.
Motherwell have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, averaging 4.7 shots on goal, 14.3 attempts and 1.1 goals. The Well average 56.3% possession, 5.0 corners awarded and 5.8 corners against, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 16.0 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal.
Alex Lowry got 3 goals, Seb Palmer Houlden notched 2, while Dylan Levitt and two other players scored 1. Tom Sparrow and Tawanda Maswanhise are the top assist makers with 2 in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
St Johnstone predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Toby Steward (GK), Liam Smith, Danny Finlayson, Cheick Diabaté, Enes Alic, Joel Cotterill, Reece McAlear, Taylor Steven, Josh Campbell, Jamie Gullan, Josh Fowler.
Motherwell predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex Paulsen (GK), Tom Sparrow, Jake Girdwood-Reich, Martin Moormann, Emmanuel Longelo, Dylan Levitt, Jordan McGhee, Tawanda Maswanhise, Ibrahim Said, Joe Hodge, Seb Palmer-Houlden.
Main Match Prediction
The Premiership encounter can produce at least three goals, with the price for Over 2.5 Goals looking really attractive. Bettors can secure -137 that this selection lands and we’re feeling confident.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant Premiership stats to get the full picture.
The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 57.8% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
If Over 2.5 Goals is something that appeals but you want more juice, consider the option of heading to the Result & Total Goals market. Adding this selection with a team to win is a potential way forward.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’re taking a chance on Motherwell to achieve a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +700 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Dylan Levitt (Motherwell) can be backed at +110 to register a minimum of one shot on goal. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.
Emmanuel Longelo (Motherwell) has managed three goals in his past ten Premiership away matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +700.
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Corners Prediction
There has been five straight St Johnstone matches where 9.5 Total Corners has been covered, while it has been an average of 12.60 corners in the previous five Motherwell away games. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Total Corners and you can secure -139 that the teams go over the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re keen to place a same-game multi, go for three or more goals to be registered, Motherwell with the +0.25 Asian Handicap accompanied by Dylan Levitt (Motherwell) to record one or more shots on target.
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St Johnstone vs Motherwell Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The favourites are 44% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with St Johnstone being priced at +128 to come away with a victory in this Premiership encounter. Motherwell are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +180.
If you fancy St Johnstone to win, then the -103 for them on the Asian Handicap -0.25 is a potential wager. You get a full payout if they beat Motherwell and half your stake back if it ends in a draw.
The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -172 on the Both Teams to Score market.
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Tawanda Maswanhise is the First Goalscorer favourite at +500 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +175.
- Scottish Premiership: 26/04 2025 Motherwell 3 St Johnstone 2
- Scottish Premiership: 25/01 2025 St Johnstone 2 Motherwell 1
- Scottish Cup: 18/01 2025 St Johnstone 1 Motherwell 0
- Scottish Premiership: 09/11 2024 Motherwell 2 St Johnstone 1
- Scottish Premiership: 31/08 2024 St Johnstone 1 Motherwell 2
- Scottish Premiership: 19/05 2024 Motherwell 1 St Johnstone 2
- Scottish Premiership: 27/01 2024 St Johnstone 1 Motherwell 1
- Scottish Premiership: 09/12 2023 Motherwell 1 St Johnstone 1
- Scottish Premiership: 07/11 2023 St Johnstone 2 Motherwell 2
- Scottish Premiership: 13/05 2023 St Johnstone 0 Motherwell 2
St Johnstone League Stats
Motherwell League Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 5 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 5 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 5 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 5 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 5 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 7.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 7.20 corners against in the last 5 home matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 5 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 4 of the last 5 home matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 5.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 6.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 45.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.80% possession in the last 5 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 5 home matches
- An average of 56.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for St Johnstone this season are Josh Fowler (6), Cheick Diabate (1), Enes Alic (1)
- Top Assistors for St Johnstone this season are Jamie Gullan (2), Enes Alic (1), Josh Fowler (1)
St Johnstone vs Motherwell Lineups & Team News
St Johnstone Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Motherwell Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
St Johnstone Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Motherwell Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous St Johnstone Lineups
Previous Motherwell Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
St Johnstone Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Simo Valakari
Motherwell Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 25:6 | 27 |
| 2 | Rangers | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 17:7 | 23 |
| 3 | Hearts | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 22:15 | 19 |
| 4 | Dundee United | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14:14 | 15 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14:12 | 14 |
| 6 | St Mirren | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 11:18 | 13 |
| 7 | Falkirk | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12:12 | 12 |
| 8 | St Johnstone | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11:15 | 12 |
| 9 | Aberdeen | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12:13 | 11 |
| 10 | Motherwell | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11:18 | 8 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10:23 | 8 |
| 12 | Hibernian | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 10:16 | 7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearts | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13:2 | 12 |
| 2 | Celtic | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13:3 | 12 |
| 3 | Rangers | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:3 | 12 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8:6 | 8 |
| 5 | St Johnstone | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8:7 | 8 |
| 6 | Dundee United | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5:4 | 7 |
| 8 | St Mirren | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:9 | 7 |
| 9 | Falkirk | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:7 | 6 |
| 10 | Motherwell | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3:8 | 4 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:13 | 4 |
| 12 | Hibernian | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5:11 | 1 |
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