St. Mirren vs Motherwell: match statistics
Motherwell are in significantly better form and league position (4th place) compared to St. Mirren (10th place). The visitors boast an impressive record of 12 wins against just 3 defeats this season, while the hosts have only won 5 games with 13 losses. The key factor is the form in the last five matches - Motherwell averages 2 points per game with a record of 3 wins, while St. Mirren has only 1.4 points with 2 wins and 2 defeats. The goal difference also favors the visitors (+3 away vs -2 for the hosts at home), and Motherwell scores an average of 1.25 goals away while conceding few (1 goal per game). Motherwell's high draw percentage away (58%) and the hosts' relatively solid defense (54% clean sheets) suggest a possible share of the points, however, the visitors' superior quality and current form indicate their victory.
St. Mirren vs Motherwell: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
St. Mirren played against Motherwell in Premiership (Scotland). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 0:5.
Recent form
St. Mirren has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Motherwell has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
St. Mirren scores 0.81 goals per game and allows 1.42. Motherwell scores 1.54 and allows 0.69. Games in this league average 2.65 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of St. Mirren's games and 42% of Motherwell's. The Over 2.5 rates are 31% and 31%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Motherwell has the higher season xG average, 1.56 to 1.40 per game. St. Mirren takes 12.3 shots per game, while Motherwell takes 13.2.
First-half and second-half trends
St. Mirren leads at halftime in 12% of its games and scores 0.54 goals per game after halftime. Motherwell leads at halftime in 46% and scores 0.85 after halftime.
When the teams score
St. Mirren's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Motherwell, it is minutes 16-30 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.65 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 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 are in significantly better form and league position (4th place) compared to St. Mirren (10th place). The visitors boast an impressive record of 12 wins against just 3 defeats this season, while the hosts have only won 5 games with 13 losses. The key factor is the form in the last five matches - Motherwell averages 2 points per game with a record of 3 wins, while St. Mirren has only 1.4 points with 2 wins and 2 defeats. The goal difference also favors the visitors (+3 away vs -2 for the hosts at home), and Motherwell scores an average of 1.25 goals away while conceding few (1 goal per game). Motherwell's high draw percentage away (58%) and the hosts' relatively solid defense (54% clean sheets) suggest a possible share of the points, however, the visitors' superior quality and current form indicate their victory.
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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
| St. Mirren | Motherwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.31 |
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 120% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - St. Mirren · 2.2 pts / game - Motherwell
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 90% better for: goals scored per game.
0.81 goals / game - St. Mirren · 1.54 goals / game - Motherwell
Motherwell is 106% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.42 goals / game - St. Mirren · 0.69 goals / game - Motherwell
St. Mirren scores in 54% of games (14 of 26 meczów), while Motherwell keeps a clean sheet in 54% (14 of 26 meczów).
Motherwell scores in 81% of games (21 of 26 meczów), while St. Mirren keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 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 - St. Mirren
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.
Motherwell is 89% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.96 pts / game - St. Mirren · 1.81 pts / game - Motherwell
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
St. Mirren - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 19%. 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.
Motherwell - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 46%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +4 |
* 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
* 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. Mirren
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. Mirren | Liga | Motherwell | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.23 | 2.65 | ▼ 2.23 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 49% | ▼ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 31% | 49% | ▼ 31% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 27% | 29% | ▲ 54% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 46% | 74% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 79% | ▼ 77% |
^ 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 St. Mirren's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Motherwell. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of St. Mirren vs Motherwell?
The Premiership match finished St. Mirren 0:5 Motherwell. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between St. Mirren and Motherwell?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches St. Mirren won 0, Motherwell won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before St. Mirren vs Motherwell?
St. Mirren score 0.81 goals per game on average and Motherwell 1.54. The Premiership average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 38% of St. Mirren's matches and 42% of Motherwell's.
What form are St. Mirren and Motherwell in?
Over the last 5 games St. Mirren have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Motherwell 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for St. Mirren vs Motherwell?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for St. Mirren vs Motherwell: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.