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
Key match information
St. Mirren played Motherwell in Premiership (Scotland). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 0:5.
Current form
St. Mirren: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Motherwell: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
St. Mirren scores 0.81 and concedes 1.42 goals per match. Motherwell scores 1.54 and concedes 0.69. League average: 2.65 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: St. Mirren 38%, Motherwell 42%. Over 2.5: St. Mirren 31%, Motherwell 31%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Motherwell has higher xG: 1.56 vs 1.40. St. Mirren: 12.3 shots per match, Motherwell: 13.2.
Match halves
St. Mirren: half-time lead 12%, second-half goals 0.54. Motherwell: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 0.85.
Goals by minute
St. Mirren: 76-90+ (7 goals). Motherwell: 16-30 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premiership: 2.65 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Motherwell is 120% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - St. Mirren · 2.2 pts / match - 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 match.
0.81 goals / match - St. Mirren · 1.54 goals / match - Motherwell
Motherwell is 106% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.42 goals / match - St. Mirren · 0.69 goals / match - Motherwell
St. Mirren scores in 54% of matches (14 of 26 matches), while Motherwell keeps a clean sheet in 54% (14 of 26 matches).
Motherwell scores in 81% of matches (21 of 26 matches), while St. Mirren keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - St. Mirren
Over / Under - Motherwell
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - St. Mirren · 1.81 pts / match - Motherwell
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
St. Mirren - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 12% of matches and wins 19%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Motherwell - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 46%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
St. Mirren
Motherwell
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (2): St. Mirren 0 - 1 - 1 Motherwell. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.