Motherwell vs St. Mirren: match statistics
Motherwell boasts impressive home form with a 60% win rate and 70% clean sheets on their own turf, positioning them as the decisive favorites for this encounter. The hosts concede an average of just 0.5 goals per game at home, whereas St. Mirren possesses the league's weakest away defense, conceding an average of 2 goals per match and failing to keep a single clean sheet on the road. The disparity in goal difference is stark: Motherwell stands at +11 in home fixtures, compared to St. Mirren's -7 in away games. While recent form is similar for both sides (averaging 2 points per game in their last 5 outings), St. Mirren exhibits extreme inconsistency on their travels with a meager 13% win rate. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.59 vs 1.39), while their dominance in possession (59% vs 46%) and shot efficiency confirms Motherwell's qualitative superiority.
Motherwell vs St. Mirren: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Motherwell played against St. Mirren in Premiership (Scotland). The game was played on January 3, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Motherwell has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. St. Mirren has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Motherwell scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 0.80. St. Mirren scores 0.89 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Motherwell's games and 44% of St. Mirren's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 39%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Motherwell has the higher season xG average, 1.43 to 1.42 per game. Motherwell takes 12.2 shots per game, while St. Mirren takes 12.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Motherwell leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. St. Mirren leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Motherwell's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). For St. Mirren, it is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Motherwell boasts impressive home form with a 60% win rate and 70% clean sheets on their own turf, positioning them as the decisive favorites for this encounter. The hosts concede an average of just 0.5 goals per game at home, whereas St. Mirren possesses the league's weakest away defense, conceding an average of 2 goals per match and failing to keep a single clean sheet on the road. The disparity in goal difference is stark: Motherwell stands at +11 in home fixtures, compared to St. Mirren's -7 in away games. While recent form is similar for both sides (averaging 2 points per game in their last 5 outings), St. Mirren exhibits extreme inconsistency on their travels with a meager 13% win rate. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.59 vs 1.39), while their dominance in possession (59% vs 46%) and shot efficiency confirms Motherwell's qualitative superiority.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Motherwell | St. Mirren | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.24 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Motherwell is 25% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Motherwell · 1.6 pts / game - St. Mirren
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Motherwell is 57% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - Motherwell · 0.89 goals / game - St. Mirren
Motherwell is 66% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.8 goals / game - Motherwell · 1.33 goals / game - St. Mirren
Motherwell scores in 75% of games (15 of 20 meczów), while St. Mirren keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 meczów).
St. Mirren scores in 61% of games (11 of 18 meczów), while Motherwell keeps a clean sheet in 50% (10 of 20 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Motherwell
Over / Under - St. Mirren
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Motherwell is 53% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.7 pts / game - Motherwell · 1.11 pts / game - St. Mirren
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Motherwell - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
St. Mirren - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Motherwell
St. Mirren
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Motherwell | Liga | St. Mirren | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.20 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.22 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 51% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 51% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 29% | • 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 74% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 79% | • 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Motherwell's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against St. Mirren. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Motherwell vs St. Mirren?
The Premiership match finished Motherwell 2:0 St. Mirren. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Motherwell vs St. Mirren?
Motherwell score 1.40 goals per game on average and St. Mirren 0.89. The Premiership average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Motherwell's matches and 44% of St. Mirren's.
What form are Motherwell and St. Mirren in?
Over the last 5 games Motherwell have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and St. Mirren 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Motherwell vs St. Mirren?
The statistical background for Motherwell vs St. Mirren — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.