Motherwell vs St. Johnstone: Full pre-match guide and statistics

There has not been much time to rest for the guests, as they played a Premiership game only three days ago. That game was also an away game, at Rangers. It will be interesting to see if they are fully ready and rested for this match, and/or if some changes in the lineup is necessary.

Motherwell form and stats

Motherwell have played 9 Premiership games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 5-1-3 (wins-draws-losses). Two home wins in a row for Motherwell bring valid hopes of a third.

No payout for Motherwell in their previous match, an away game at Celtic that ended in defeat 0-1. Kelly had a busy but productive day in the Celtic match. Despite making six saves the loss could not be prevented. Goalkeeper Kelly got the top rating on the team in that game; 8.02 out of ten. Kelly stopped the opponent with six saves.

Before that, Motherwell played out a draw 1-1 when visiting Hibernian.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Motherwell have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found eight matches with the results: Won three, drawn two and lost three.

Motherwell has scored 13 league goals at home this season, in 9 matches. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Motherwell defense is not exactly impregnable. 14 goals conceded from 9 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.

St. Johnstone form and stats

There's been little loot from St. Johnstone's travels as they have only collected 8 points from 8 away games in the Premiership. St. Johnstone only have 2 wins to counter their 4 defeats and 2 draws. With the Johnstone losing streak of four defeats in a row, regardless of arena, optimism is low and sinking.

Johnstone aren't clicking offensively as they have gone 320 league minutes without a goal. Porteous (own goal) was the last player to find the net.

There might be some fixture complaints from Johnstone as they are again playing away from home after losing on the road in their previous match, the Premiership match against Rangers (0-2). Johnstone keeper Clark took pride in a superb shift vs Rangers, but in spite of making six saves the defeat could not be evaded. Clark (goalkeeper) was the best performer with a rating of 7.62. Clark stopped the opponent with six saves.

A loss against Aberdeen was the result prior to that, in a home game.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with St. Johnstone playing away and similar expectations, we found nine relevant matches. Results were five St. Johnstone wins, two draws and two defeats.

A quick return to home after this game, as Johnstone are hosting Ross County in the Premiership only four days away.

There's been a serious shortage of goals from Johnstone's away games in the league this season with only 2 goals from 8 matches. It's worth mentioning that 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (6 so far). It's worth mentioning that 3 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.

Head 2 Head

Motherwell and St. Johnstone have played each other earlier this season: St. Johnstone - Motherwell 1-1. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Motherwell four wins, two draws and St. Johnstone four victories. As for goals, five matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), five games had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

T. Watt 9 goals

K. van Veen 4 goals

B. Mugabi 2 goals

Motherwell missing players

St. Johnstone missing players