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St. Mirren FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2019-20
St. Mirren FC
0 – 3
Full Time
Motherwell FC
Wed 4 Dec 2019 · 19:45 UTC The Simple Digital Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 15' Devante Cole
Paul McGinn 86' Y

Overview

Match Preview

St. Mirren FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at The Simple Digital Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Andrew Dallas
  • Referee William Collum
  • Referee Gordon Crawford
  • Referee Ralph Gordon

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 2 6
2 St. Mirren FC 2 6
3 Motherwell FC 2 4
4 Heart of Midlothian FC 2 3
5 Dundee FC 2 3
6 St. Johnstone FC 2 3
7 Hibernian FC 2 3
8 Aberdeen FC 2 3
9 Rangers FC 2 1
10 Falkirk FC 2 1
11 Dundee United FC 2 1
12 Kilmarnock FC 2 0

Head-to-Head

5
9
12
St. Mirren FC 26 games · Avg 2.1 goals Motherwell FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-12-04 St. Mirren FC 0–3 Motherwell FC 2019-10-05 Motherwell FC 2–0 St. Mirren FC 2019-05-04 Motherwell FC 1–1 St. Mirren FC 2019-02-06 St. Mirren FC 1–2 Motherwell FC 2018-12-22 Motherwell FC 0–1 St. Mirren FC

Recent Form

St. Mirren FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Dec Motherwell FC H 0–3 L
30 Nov Aberdeen FC A 1–2 L
26 Nov Hibernian FC H 1–2 L
23 Nov Ross County FC H 2–1 W
09 Nov Heart of Midlothian FC A 2–5 L
30 Oct Celtic FC A 0–2 L
Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Dec St. Mirren FC A 3–0 W
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

Season Stats

St. Mirren FC Motherwell FC
#2 Position #3
6 Points 4
2 Played 2
2 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 1 / 1 / 0
3 Scored 2
0 Conceded 1
+3 GD +1
3.00 PPG 2.00
100% Win % 50%

Key Stats

42% Both Teams to Score
H2H (26 games)
35% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
St. Mirren FC this season
50% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season

St. Mirren FC are 2nd (6 pts). Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

St. Mirren FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at The Simple Digital Arena. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' St. Mirren FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 9' St. Mirren FC make a change. Gary MacKenzie trudges off to be replaced by Cameron MacPherson on 9 minutes.
  • 14' 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.
  • 15' The referee has no hesitation. Devante Cole is booked for Motherwell FC — Yellow card on 15.
  • 20' It looks surprising St. Mirren FC does not make any changes. Jake Carroll has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. St. Mirren FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 28' James Scott does the damage! The net is bulging and Motherwell FC surge ahead!
  • 33' What composure from James Scott! The Scotland international strokes it home. 0-2.
  • 38' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 43' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 48' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 53' Vaclav Hladky has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 58' Motherwell FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 63' Fresh legs for St. Mirren FC! Junior Morias comes on to replace Jonathan Obika.
  • 67' Allan Campbell has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 67 minutes.
  • 70' Time for substitution for Motherwell FC. Allan Campbell is replaced by Mark O'Hara.
  • 75' Time for substitution for St. Mirren FC. Kyle Magennis is replaced by Kyle McAllister.
  • 80' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 83' Another substitution for Motherwell FC to replace Devante Cole by Christy Manzinga on 83 minute.
  • 86' A moment of madness from Paul McGinn on 86 minutes earns him a Yellow card. St. Mirren FC will be frustrated.
  • It finishes all square. St. Mirren FC and Motherwell FC share the spoils 0-3.

Lineups

St. Mirren FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach James Goodwin

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Robinson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Tony Watt 3
James Scott 3
Kevin van Veen 3
Eamonn Brophy 3
Allan Campbell 2
Curtis Main 2
Killian Phillips 2
Lennon Miller 2

Head to Head

2019-12-04 St. Mirren FC 0–3 Motherwell FC 2019-10-05 Motherwell FC 2–0 St. Mirren FC 2019-05-04 Motherwell FC 1–1 St. Mirren FC 2019-02-06 St. Mirren FC 1–2 Motherwell FC 2018-12-22 Motherwell FC 0–1 St. Mirren FC

St. Mirren FC Form

2019-12-04 St. Mirren FC 0–3 Motherwell FC L 2019-11-30 Aberdeen FC 2–1 St. Mirren FC L 2019-11-26 St. Mirren FC 1–2 Hibernian FC L 2019-11-23 St. Mirren FC 2–1 Ross County FC W 2019-11-09 Heart of Midlothian FC 5–2 St. Mirren FC L 2019-10-30 Celtic FC 2–0 St. Mirren FC L

Motherwell FC Form

2019-12-04 St. Mirren FC 0–3 Motherwell FC W 2019-11-30 Motherwell FC 4–0 St. Johnstone FC W 2019-11-23 Hibernian FC 3–1 Motherwell FC L 2019-11-10 Celtic FC 2–0 Motherwell FC L 2019-11-02 Motherwell FC 2–1 Livingston FC W 2019-10-30 Motherwell FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.8 St. Mirren FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 75% + Motherwell FC or Draw 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
St. Mirren FC29% Draw34% Motherwell FC37%
Actual: Motherwell FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes35% 0% No65%
Avg goals/match: 1.72
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 79%
21%
± 1.5 51%
49%
± 2.5 25%
75%
± 3.5 10%
90%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

St. Mirren FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Motherwell FC
71%
St. Mirren FC or Motherwell FC
66%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
St. Mirren FC19% Draw59% Motherwell FC22%
Actual: Motherwell FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
20.6%
0 – 1
15%
1 – 1
14.1%
1 – 0
12.8%
0 – 2
7.1%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 1
5.2%
2 – 2
2.5%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 3
1.9%
3 – 1
1.4%

Asian Handicap — St. Mirren FC

Handicap St. Mirren FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 7% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 19% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 22% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

St. Mirren FC keeps clean sheet
41% ✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
46% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.