Motherwell FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs St. Johnstone FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- St. Johnstone FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee David Roome
- Referee Drew Kirkland
- Referee Alan Newlands
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | St. Johnstone FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | Hibernian FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Nov | Celtic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Nov | Livingston FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Oct | Rangers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | Motherwell FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 24 Nov | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Nov | Hibernian FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 30 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Oct | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Motherwell FC launch into their encounter with St. Johnstone FC.
- 5' St. Johnstone FC have won 244 goals from 251 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Madis Vihmann made 21 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' St. Johnstone FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
- 25' St. Johnstone FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 29' GOAL! Devante Cole scores on 29. Assisted by Jermaine Hylton
- 34' It looks like no one’s ball. Motherwell FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 39' St. Johnstone FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 44' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Liam Donnelly suffering a number of foals already.
- 49' Peter Hartley does the damage! The net is bulging and Motherwell FC surge ahead!
- 54' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 54 minutes.
- 59' The 32-year-old Drey Wright has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' James Scott is ready to make an impact after coming on for Chris Long at the 61 minute mark.
- 66' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 67' A tactical swap from St. Johnstone FC — Michael O'Halloran on, Stevie May off on 67 minutes.
- 70' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Alistair McCann.
- 72' Jake Carroll is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 75' Christy Manzinga is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jermaine Hylton at the 75 minute mark.
- 78' Mark O'Hara has so much to prove this time. He replaces Liam Polworth on 78 minute.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Madis Vihmann. He replaces Wallace Duffy on 81 minute.
- 86' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their trying to find a way past St. Johnstone FC's compact .
- 89' What composure from Christy Manzinga! The Congo DR international strokes it home. 4-0.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Motherwell FC and St. Johnstone FC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
-
9
Chris Long ↓ James Scott 61'
- 3
- 20
- 5
- 22
- 4
- 6
- 31
- 14
-
19
Liam Polworth ↓ Mark O'Hara 78'
Bench
- 11
-
32
Mark O'Hara ↑ 78'
- 24
- 1
- 2
-
17
James Scott ↑ 61'
-
12
Christy Manzinga ↑ 75'
Coach
Steve Robinson
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 21
-
14
Stevie May ↓ Michael O'Halloran 67'
- 33
-
10
David Wotherspoon ↓ Drey Wright 67'
- 1
- 9
- 3
- 15
- 18
-
2
Wallace Duffy ↓ Madis Vihmann 81'
Bench
- 12
-
7
Drey Wright ↑ 67'
- 11
- 26
-
5
Madis Vihmann ↑ 81'
-
17
Michael O'Halloran ↑ 67'
- 24
Coach
Tommy Wright
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jason Kerr | 3 |
| Callum Hendry | 3 |
| Nicky Clark | 3 |
| Tom Sparrow | 2 |
| Guy Melamed | 2 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Mika Biereth | 2 |
| Kevin van Veen | 2 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
St. Johnstone FC Form
2019-11-30
Motherwell FC
4–0
St. Johnstone FC
L
2019-11-24
St. Johnstone FC
1–1
Aberdeen FC
D
2019-11-09
St. Johnstone FC
1–4
Hibernian FC
L
2019-10-30
St. Johnstone FC
1–0
Heart of Midlothian FC
W
2019-10-26
St. Johnstone FC
3–2
Hamilton Academical FC
W
2019-10-19
St. Mirren FC
2–0
St. Johnstone FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.05
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC to win 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
87%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
35%
Motherwell FC or St. Johnstone FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.7%
1 – 0
12.1%
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
8.5%
0 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
6.3%
4 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
3.8%
2 – 2
3.4%
4 – 1
3.3%
1 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 21% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 24% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.