Motherwell FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2022-23 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Jul | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 May | Celtic FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 11 May | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 May | Ross County FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Apr | Dundee United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | Motherwell FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Jul | Hibernian FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 May | Hibernian FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 11 May | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 May | Livingston FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Apr | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–1 | 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Fir Park!
- 5' Scotland international Andrew Considine has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 12' Melker Hallberg has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 12.
- 17' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and St. Johnstone FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 22' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 27' It looks like no one’s ball. Motherwell FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 28' Jamie Murphy is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 33' Motherwell FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 38' The travelling St. Johnstone FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 43' Blair Spittal needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 15 Yellow cards this season.
- 45' St. Johnstone FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 46' Time for substitution for Motherwell FC. Josh Morris is replaced by Joseph Efford.
- 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 61' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their trying to find a way past St. Johnstone FC's compact .
- 66' Supporters expect more eagerness from Stevie May, as he is very good at scoring at Fir Park with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 68' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Blair Spittal exits the field as Ross Tierney enters on 68.
- 69' It is a substitution in St. Johnstone FC team. Thelonius Bair is replaced by Stevie May on 69 minute.
- 74' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 79' Fresh legs for St. Johnstone FC! Alistair Crawford comes on to replace Jamie Murphy.
- 84' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 86' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 86 minute. Connor Shields leaves to be changed by Robert Mahon.
- 87' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Paul McGinn on 87 minutes.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Stevie May.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-2.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
-
23
Josh Morris ↓ Joseph Efford 46'
- 9
- 5
- 2
-
6
Barry Maguire ↓ Dean Cornelius 46'
- 16
- 1
-
7
Blair Spittal ↓ Ross Tierney 68'
-
29
Connor Shields ↓ Robert Mahon 86'
- 15
Bench
- 14
-
18
Dean Cornelius ↑ 46'
- 12
-
11
Joseph Efford ↑ 46'
-
26
Ross Tierney ↑ 68'
-
28
Robert Mahon ↑ 86'
Coach
Steven Hammell
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 13
- 23
- 4
- 14
- 18
- 29
- 22
- 19
-
17
Thelonius Bair ↓ Stevie May 69'
Bench
-
21
Alistair Crawford ↑ 79'
-
7
Stevie May ↑ 69'
- 12
- 6
- 2
- 11
- 25
- 16
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nicky Clark | 3 |
| Jason Kerr | 3 |
| Callum Hendry | 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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.35
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC or St. Johnstone FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: St. Johnstone FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
65%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
64%
Motherwell FC or St. Johnstone FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: St. Johnstone FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
8.9%
1 – 0
8.3%
0 – 1
8.2%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.