St. Mirren vs Motherwell: Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore Coral’s detailed preview for St. Mirren vs Motherwell in the Premiership. Stats, odds, predictions, and line-ups for the game week 2 match at The SMiSA Stadium. 15:00 BST kick-off.

• Fixture: St. Mirren vs Motherwell

• Date: Saturday, 09 August 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: The SMiSA Stadium

St. Mirren’s 1-0 loss to Celtic in Game Week 1 showcased their defensive resilience, with Shamal George’s key saves and Tunmise Sobowale’s late clearance limiting Celtic to one goal despite 76% possession against. However, their 4 shots (2 on target) highlight a need for attacking potency.

Motherwell’s 1-1 draw against Rangers, with Euan Longelo’s late equaliser and 17 shots (5 on target) despite 38% possession, showed their attacking threat but defensive vulnerabilities. St. Mirren’s disciplined 5-3-2 setup and home advantage at The SMiSA Stadium should give them a slight edge in a tight, high-scoring contest.

Match Prediction: St. Mirren 2-1 Motherwell

St. Mirren’s 2025/26 campaign began with a narrow 1-0 loss to Celtic, where their 5-3-2 formation held firm, limiting Celtic to one late goal. Shamal George’s saves and Tunmise Sobowale’s defensive work stood out, but their 4 shots (2 on target) showed a need for more attacking threat. Their League Cup form, including a 2-1 win over Ayr United in July 2025, suggests they can create chances at home to challenge Motherwell’s defence.

Recent Results:

• (L) 0-1 vs Celtic (03 Aug 2025, Premiership)

• (W) 2-1 vs Ayr United (July 2025, League Cup)

Motherwell opened 2025/26 with a 1-1 draw against Rangers at Fir Park, equalising late through Euan Longelo (assisted by E. Just) despite 38% possession. Their 17 shots (5 on target) showed attacking intent, but an early goal exposed defensive frailties. League Cup results, including a 2-2 draw vs Clyde and a 2-1 win vs Peterhead, underline their scoring potential, but they must tighten up defensively against St. Mirren’s compact setup.

Recent Results:

• (D) 1-1 vs Rangers (02 Aug 2025, Premiership)

• (W) 2-1 vs Peterhead (July 2025, League Cup)

• Motherwell 2-2 St. Mirren (15 Mar 2025, Premiership)

• St. Mirren 0-1 Motherwell (07 Dec 2024, Premiership)

• Motherwell 2-1 St. Mirren (28 Sep 2024, Premiership)

• Motherwell 1-1 St. Mirren (30 Mar 2024, Premiership)

• St. Mirren 0-0 Motherwell (16 Dec 2023, Premiership)

Motherwell have won two of the last five meetings, with two draws and one St. Mirren win, giving them a slight edge. Historically, Motherwell lead 22-10 in 45 meetings (64-43 goal difference). The 2-2 draw in March 2025 shows St. Mirren’s ability to compete at home.

• Out: None reported.

• Available: Shamal George, Tunmise Sobowale, Mark O’Hara.

• Doubtful: Aston Oxborough (thigh).

• Available: Euan Longelo, Apostolos Stamatelopoulos, Callum Slattery

Lineup: George; Richardson, Fraser, Gogić, King, John; Phillips, O’Hara, Idowu; Mandron, Ayunga

St. Mirren’s 5-3-2, used against Celtic, focuses on defensive solidity with Gogić and Fraser anchoring the backline. O’Hara and Phillips will control midfield, while Mandron and Ayunga exploit counter-attacks and set pieces at The SMiSA Stadium.

Lineup: Ward; Koutroumbis, Casey, McGinn, Longelo; Watt, Slattery; Maswanhise, Fadinger, Just; Stamatelopoulos

Motherwell’s 4-2-3-1, seen against Rangers, emphasises midfield stability with Watt and Slattery, while Longelo and Maswanhise provide width. Stamatelopoulos will lead the attack, targeting St. Mirren’s defensive lapses.

• Tunmise Sobowale (St. Mirren) vs Euan Longelo (Motherwell): Sobowale’s defensive heroics against Celtic will face Longelo’s attacking threat, seen in his goal vs Rangers.

• Mark O’Hara (St. Mirren) vs Callum Slattery (Motherwell): This midfield battle will dictate the game’s tempo, with O’Hara’s leadership facing Slattery’s energy.

• Shamal George (St. Mirren): His key saves against Celtic highlight his importance in goal.

• Euan Longelo (Motherwell): His late equaliser against Rangers makes him a key attacking threat.

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