Motherwell vs Saint Johnstone Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – December 09

Motherwell

W W L D W

8th place in League

1-1

09/12/2023 08:00

Saint Johnstone

W D L L W

10th place in League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Motherwell vs Saint Johnstone on December 09, 2023 (kick-off: 08:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Motherwell vs Saint Johnstone preview before placing for you.

Motherwell are currently 8th with 37 points after 33 matches.
Saint Johnstone sit 10th with 31 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Motherwell to win with probability 43%.
Head-to-head history favors Saint Johnstone, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Motherwell have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:00

2023-12-09

Motherwell vs Saint Johnstone - Prediction & Odds

Motherwell

Saint Johnstone

2023-12-09 08:00

STANDINGS UP TO 09/12/2023

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Celtic FC	78	33	24	6	3	80	26	54
02 Glasgow Rangers	75	33	24	3	6	72	23	49
03 Heart of Midlothian	62	33	19	5	9	46	34	12
04 Kilmarnock	51	33	13	12	8	43	34	9
05 Saint Mirren	43	33	12	7	14	38	43	-5
06 Dundee	41	33	10	11	12	44	54	-10
07 Hibernian	39	33	9	12	12	44	51	-7
08 Motherwell	37	33	8	13	12	46	51	-5
09 Aberdeen	35	33	8	11	14	35	49	-14
10 Saint Johnstone	31	33	7	10	16	24	46	-22
11 Ross County	30	33	7	9	17	32	56	-24
12 Livingston	18	33	3	9	21	22	59	-37

Relegation Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Aberdeen	48	5	4	1	0	13	3	10
02 Hibernian	46	5	2	1	2	8	8	0
03 Motherwell	43	5	2	0	3	10	8	2
04 Saint Johnstone	35	5	1	1	3	5	8	-3
05 Ross County	35	5	1	2	2	6	11	-5
06 Livingston	25	5	2	1	2	7	11	-4

Championship Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Celtic FC	93	5	5	0	0	15	4	11
02 Glasgow Rangers	85	5	3	1	1	15	9	6
03 Heart of Midlothian	68	5	1	3	1	8	8	0
04 Kilmarnock	56	5	1	2	2	3	10	-7
05 Saint Mirren	47	5	1	1	3	8	9	-1
06 Dundee	42	5	0	1	4	5	14	-9

Head To Head

07/11/2023 12:45

Saint Johnstone

2 - 2

Motherwell

SCO PR

13/05/2023 07:00

Saint Johnstone

0 - 2

Motherwell

SCO PR

01/02/2023 12:45

Motherwell

0 - 2

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

12/11/2022 08:00

Saint Johnstone

1 - 1

Motherwell

SCO PR

06/08/2022 07:00

Motherwell

1 - 2

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

19/03/2022 08:00

Saint Johnstone

2 - 1

Motherwell

SCO PR

Motherwell

17%

Draw

33%

Saint Johnstone

50%

Motherwell Last 6 matches

05/12/2023 12:45

Ross County 3 - 0 Motherwell SCO PR

02/12/2023 08:00

Motherwell 3 - 3 Dundee SCO PR

25/11/2023 08:00

Celtic FC 1 - 1 Motherwell SCO PR

11/11/2023 08:00

Motherwell 1 - 2 Heart of Midlothian SCO PR

07/11/2023 12:45

Saint Johnstone 2 - 2 Motherwell SCO PR

04/11/2023 08:00

Kilmarnock 1 - 0 Motherwell SCO PR

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Saint Johnstone

06/12/2023 12:45

Saint Johnstone 1 - 0 Saint Mirren SCO PR

03/12/2023 05:00

Saint Johnstone 1 - 3 Celtic FC SCO PR

25/11/2023 08:00

Heart of Midlothian 1 - 0 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

11/11/2023 08:00

Saint Johnstone 1 - 0 Ross County SCO PR

07/11/2023 12:45

Saint Johnstone 2 - 2 Motherwell SCO PR

01/11/2023 12:45

Saint Johnstone 2 - 1 Kilmarnock SCO PR

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Premier Leagu...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Motherwell

Saint Johnstone

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.11

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.89

Scored

Avg. per game

0.53

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.95

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

13 (68%)6 (32%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

9 (47%)10 (53%)

Motherwell

Recent matches

Saint Johnstone

Under /Over

(89%)17 2(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)15 4(21%)

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(21%)4 15(79%)

Under /Over

(63%)12 7(37%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

/Yes

(79%)15 4(21%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)11 8(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Motherwell

Saint Johnstone

Shots

Motherwell

Total shots

12.05 avg / game

Blocked

53 total

Avg. 3.12

Saint Johnstone

Total shots

9.79 avg / game

Blocked

51 total

Avg. 2.68

Motherwell Pass Saint Johnstone

Total passes

7053

Avg. 371 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

6529

Avg. 344 / game

Accurate

65%

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Motherwell

Played games

Saint Johnstone

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.05

Clean sheets

0.16

4.32

Corners

3.42

27.37

520

Throw-ins

454

23.89

1.37

Offsides

1.26

2.00

GK saves

3.00

Motherwell

DISCIPLINARY

Saint Johnstone

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.26

2.42

0.05

0.11

10.58

201

Fouls

230

12.11

15.84

301

Tackles

298

15.68

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Motherwell vs Saint Johnstone Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Motherwell vs Saint Johnstone on 09 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Scottish Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Motherwell vs Saint Johnstone Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Motherwell's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Saint Johnstone's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Scottish Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Scottish Premier League standings and the Scottish Premier League form table to understand exactly where Motherwell and Saint Johnstone sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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