St. Johnstone vs Motherwell: match statistics
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St. Johnstone vs Motherwell: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
St. Johnstone plays Motherwell in Premiership (Scotland). The game is scheduled for October 28, 2026. Venue: McDiarmid Park.
Recent form
St. Johnstone has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Motherwell has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses, with 0.00 points per game.
Scoring records
St. Johnstone scores 1.22 goals per game and allows 1.22. Motherwell scores 1.22 and allows 1.78. Games in this league average 2.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of St. Johnstone's games and 44% of Motherwell's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 67%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Motherwell has the higher season xG average, 1.55 to 1.20 per game. St. Johnstone takes 10.0 shots per game, while Motherwell takes 14.0.
First-half and second-half trends
St. Johnstone leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Motherwell leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
St. Johnstone's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). For Motherwell, it is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.76 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| St. Johnstone | Motherwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.26 |
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.
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.
St. Johnstone is 46% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.22 goals / game - St. Johnstone · 1.78 goals / game - Motherwell
St. Johnstone scores in 78% of games (7 of 9 games), while Motherwell keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 games).
Motherwell scores in 56% of games (5 of 9 games), while St. Johnstone keeps a clean sheet in 11% (1 of 9 games).
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 - St. Johnstone
Over / Under - Motherwell
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.
St. Johnstone is 75% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.56 pts / game - St. Johnstone · 0.89 pts / game - Motherwell
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
St. Johnstone - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Motherwell - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -5 |
* 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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
St. Johnstone
Motherwell
* 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
| St. Johnstone | Liga | Motherwell | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.44 | 2.76 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 56% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 56% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 24% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 83% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 76% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do St. Johnstone and Motherwell play?
St. Johnstone face Motherwell on October 28, 2026 in Premiership at McDiarmid Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before St. Johnstone vs Motherwell?
St. Johnstone score 1.22 goals per game on average and Motherwell 1.22. The Premiership average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 67% of St. Johnstone's matches and 44% of Motherwell's.
What form are St. Johnstone and Motherwell in?
Over the last 5 games St. Johnstone have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Motherwell 0-0-5 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for St. Johnstone vs Motherwell?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for St. Johnstone vs Motherwell: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.