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Scottish PremiershipWed 28 Oct, 22:45 EATMcDiarmid Park

St Johnstone vs Motherwell prediction

St JohnstoneHome38%to win
1.45 : 1.41expected goalsDraw 26%
MotherwellAway36%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 1.5 goals1.30

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip77%
Over 1.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.302 units
Bold tip27%
St Johnstone to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 3.721 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for St Johnstone vs Motherwell is St Johnstone to win, with a 38% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.30.

St Johnstone recent form-1%Motherwell recent form-3%St Johnstone rest between games-3%Motherwell rest between games-3%St Johnstone league table+1%Motherwell league table-1%

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Shujaa expert view

Our read for Kenya
  1. 1

    St Johnstone sits eighth on the table with twelve points from ten matches, while Motherwell is tenth with eight points. Both teams have seen their recent form and rest time go down before this fixture.

  2. 2

    Our model gives St Johnstone a 38 percent chance to win, a 26 percent chance for a draw, and Motherwell a 36 percent chance. The expected goals are level at 1.4 for each side.

  3. 3

    Our strongest tip points to over 1.5 goals happening at a 77 percent probability. Betting has risks so always play responsibly.

Verdict. This match looks very close on paper, meaning goals are likely even if the outcome remains tight.

Good to know: This is our opinion from the numbers, not a promise. Betting has risk, 18+.

Form and head to head

Newest game first
St JohnstoneDLWDL
  • Dv Falkirk1-1
  • Lv Celtic0-1
  • Wv Hibernian2-1
  • Dat Dundee1-1
  • Lat Heart of Midlothian1-2
MotherwellLLLWD
  • Lat Dundee1-2
  • Lv Aberdeen0-4
  • Lat Rangers0-1
  • Wv Dundee United3-0
  • Dat St Mirren3-3

In numbers, St Johnstone red and Motherwell green

1.1Points per game1.3
1.3Goals scored per game1.5
1.4Goals conceded per game1.4
0%Clean sheets35%

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
St JohnstoneMotherwell
7Games played20
2Wins7
2Draws4
3Losses9
9Goals scored30
10Goals conceded29
1.3Scored per game1.5
1.4Conceded per game1.4
2W 1D 1LHome record3W 3D 3L
0W 1D 2LAway record4W 1D 6L
0%Clean sheets35%
71%Both teams scored50%
43%Over 2.5 goals60%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

Scottish Premiership
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
7. St Johnstone12354-4141.17
9. Motherwell12336-6121.00

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full Scottish Premiership table

Key players

Top of each side this season
St Johnstone
  • Toby Steward
    Toby StewardKeeper · G
    7 saves
Motherwell
  • Alex Paulsen
    Alex PaulsenKeeper · G
    1 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals79%1.27
Over 2.5 goals55%1.83
Over 3.5 goals32%3.11
Both teams to score59%1.71
St Johnstone or draw64%1.56
Motherwell or draw62%1.60
St Johnstone win and over 2.524%4.16
Motherwell win and over 2.523%4.36

Most likely scores

1-112.4%
2-18.5%
1-28.3%
1-07.6%
0-17.4%

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Where to bet on St Johnstone v Motherwell

Our top pick is Over 1.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

St Johnstone vs Motherwell: St Johnstone shade it
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives St Johnstone 38%, the draw 26% and Motherwell 36%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    St Johnstone took 5 points from their last 5 games and Motherwell took 4 from 5. St Johnstone come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    St Johnstone won 2 of their last 4 games at home. Motherwell won 4 of their last 11 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    St Johnstone score 1.3 goals a game and let in 1.4. Motherwell score 1.5 and let in 1.4. Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 of St Johnstone games and 12 of Motherwell games in that run.

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    Over 1.5 goals has a 77% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

St Johnstone form

St Johnstone have 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in their last 7 games, with 9 goals scored and 10 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from 4. Their last 5 results read D, L, W, D, L, newest first.

Motherwell form

Motherwell have 7 wins, 4 draws and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 30 goals scored and 29 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, W, D, newest first.

Our call

We expect St Johnstone to score about 1.4 goals and Motherwell about 1.4. That points to St Johnstone to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.30. Our bold bet is St Johnstone to win and Over 2.5 at 3.72.

Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win St Johnstone vs Motherwell?

Our prediction for St Johnstone vs Motherwell is St Johnstone to win, with a 38% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.30.

What is the score prediction for St Johnstone vs Motherwell?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 2-1 and 1-2. We expect St Johnstone to score 1.4 goals and Motherwell 1.4.

Will both teams score in St Johnstone vs Motherwell?

Both teams to score has a 59% chance. Both sides scored in 5 of St Johnstone last 7 games and 10 of Motherwell last 20.

How are St Johnstone playing?

St Johnstone have 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in their last 7 games, with 9 goals scored and 10 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from 4. Their last 5 results read D, L, W, D, L, newest first.

How are Motherwell playing?

Motherwell have 7 wins, 4 draws and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 30 goals scored and 29 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, W, D, newest first.

What is the best bet for St Johnstone vs Motherwell?

Over 1.5 goals at 1.30, with a 77% chance.

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