Motherwell vs ST Mirren prediction

Motherwell – ST Mirren, Scottish Premiership, Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 03:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Fir Park

Motherwell is #10 in the table (9 pts) and ST Mirren #7 (14 pts). Motherwell has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Motherwell 2, draws 3, ST Mirren 1. Their last meeting, on August 30, 2026, ended ST Mirren 3-3 Motherwell.

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Motherwell return to Fir Park under pressure to end a long winless spell, but their league record against St Mirren offers a credible platform for a response. St Mirren arrive in better recent spirits after halting their own slide, and Sule’s form gives the visitors a clear route to hurt a fragile home defence. Motherwell’s possible returning experience is a boost, though Johansson has made clear that those players are not ready to carry a full match. Expect a contest shaped by second balls, wide deliveries and the ability to protect leads late on.

Predicted score and probabilities

The AI's exact score, win/draw/loss probabilities, both teams to score, over/under 2.5 and 4 key factors are in the full analysis.

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Head-to-head analysis

Motherwell are unbeaten in the last nine league meetings with St Mirren and have generally held the edge at Fir Park. The most recent league meeting was an open draw, however, so the historical pattern does not guarantee a controlled home display.

Injuries and absences

No confirmed absences are listed in the supplied squad data, but Motherwell’s possible returns are significant. Priestman could improve midfield balance, McGinn adds leadership, and Hendry offers an extra central-forward option, though all are expected to be managed carefully if available.

Form (last 5)

MotherwellLeague position #10 · 9 ptsL L D
ST MirrenLeague position #7 · 14 ptsL W D

Motherwell vs ST Mirren stats

MotherwellST Mirren
Played1111
Goals scored1312
Goals conceded2019
Clean sheets23

Last meetings

  • 2026-08-30ST Mirren 3-3 Motherwell
  • 2026-02-21ST Mirren 0-5 Motherwell
  • 2026-01-03Motherwell 2-0 ST Mirren
  • 2025-11-01Motherwell 1-4 ST Mirren
  • 2025-08-09ST Mirren 0-0 Motherwell
  • 2025-03-15Motherwell 2-2 ST Mirren

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