Saint Johnstone vs Motherwell: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 August

Saint Johnstone

W D D L W

12th place in League

1-2

31/08/2024 10:00

Motherwell

W W D L L

8th place in League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Saint Johnstone vs Motherwell on 31 August 2024 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Saint Johnstone vs Motherwell preview before placing your bet.

Saint Johnstone are currently 12th with 29 points after 33 matches.
Motherwell sit 8th with 39 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Motherwell to win with probability 39%.
Head-to-head history favors Saint Johnstone, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Motherwell have one win, while 3 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

10:00

2024-08-31

Saint Johnstone vs Motherwell - Prediction & Odds

Saint Johnstone

Motherwell

2024-08-31 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 31/08/2024

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Celtic FC	81	33	26	3	4	97	22	75
02 Glasgow Rangers	66	33	20	6	7	68	35	33
03 Hibernian	53	33	14	11	8	54	41	13
04 Dundee United	50	33	14	8	11	41	40	1
05 Aberdeen	50	33	14	8	11	45	49	-4
06 Saint Mirren	41	33	12	5	16	45	54	-9
07 Heart of Midlothian	40	33	11	7	15	43	44	-1
08 Motherwell	39	33	11	6	16	37	56	-19
09 Kilmarnock	35	33	9	8	16	38	58	-20
10 Ross County	35	33	9	8	16	33	56	-23
11 Dundee	34	33	9	7	17	50	71	-21
12 Saint Johnstone	29	33	8	5	20	33	58	-25

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

01 Heart of Midlothian	52	5	4	0	1	9	3	6
02 Motherwell	49	5	3	1	1	9	7	2
03 Kilmarnock	44	5	3	0	2	7	6	1
04 Dundee	41	5	2	1	2	7	6	1
05 Ross County	37	5	0	2	3	4	9	-5
06 Saint Johnstone	32	5	1	0	4	5	10	-5

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

01 Celtic FC	92	5	3	2	0	15	4	11
02 Glasgow Rangers	75	5	2	3	0	12	6	6
03 Hibernian	58	5	1	2	2	8	9	-1
04 Aberdeen	53	5	1	0	4	3	12	-9
05 Dundee United	53	5	1	0	4	4	14	-10
06 Saint Mirren	50	5	2	3	0	8	5	3

Head To Head

19/05/2024 10:00

Motherwell

1 - 2

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

27/01/2024 11:00

Saint Johnstone

1 - 1

Motherwell

SCO PR

09/12/2023 11:00

Motherwell

1 - 1

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

07/11/2023 15:45

Saint Johnstone

2 - 2

Motherwell

SCO PR

13/05/2023 10:00

Saint Johnstone

0 - 2

Motherwell

SCO PR

01/02/2023 15:45

Motherwell

0 - 2

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

Saint Johnstone

33%

Draw

50%

Motherwell

17%

Saint Johnstone Last 6 matches

17/08/2024 12:45

Glasgow Rangers 2 - 0 Saint Johnstone SCO LC

11/08/2024 10:00

Kilmarnock 0 - 3 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

05/08/2024 15:00

Saint Johnstone 1 - 2 Aberdeen SCO PR

27/07/2024 10:00

Saint Johnstone 5 - 1 East Fife SCO LC

23/07/2024 14:45

Alloa Athletic 3 - 2 Saint Johnstone SCO LC

20/07/2024 10:00

Saint Johnstone 2 - 0 Greenock Morton SCO LC

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Motherwell

18/08/2024 09:00

Motherwell 0 - 0 Kilmarnock SCO LC

10/08/2024 10:00

Glasgow Rangers 2 - 1 Motherwell SCO PR

03/08/2024 10:00

Motherwell 0 - 0 Ross County SCO PR

28/07/2024 10:00

Motherwell 0 - 0 Partick Thistle SCO LC

20/07/2024 10:00

Clyde 1 - 3 Motherwell SCO LC

16/07/2024 14:45

Montrose 1 - 1 Motherwell SCO LC

Win

17%

Draw

67%

Lost

17%

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

Goals

Scored

202

Avg. per game

0.68

Conceded

206

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored

219

Avg. per game

0.75

Conceded

227

Avg. per game

0.77

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 298 matches

YesNo

139 (47%)159 (53%)

In last 298 matches

NoYes

147 (50%)146 (50%)

Saint Johnstone

Recent matches

Motherwell

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Saint Johnstone

Motherwell

Shots

Saint Johnstone

Total shots

11.16 avg / game

Blocked

542 total

Avg. 3.03

Motherwell

Total shots

11.23 avg / game

Blocked

578 total

Avg. 3.01

Saint Johnstone Pass Motherwell

Total passes

64132

Avg. 354 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

79872

Avg. 366 / game

Accurate

70%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Saint Johnstone

298

Played games

Motherwell

293

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.28

4.66

1389

Corners

1282

4.38

13.74

4095

Throw-ins

5020

17.13

1.33

395

Offsides

421

1.44

2.12

632

GK saves

709

2.42

Saint Johnstone

DISCIPLINARY

Motherwell

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.79

533

499

1.70

0.09

0.09

9.69

2888

Fouls

2863

9.77

9.73

2900

Tackles

3110

10.61

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How We Build the Saint Johnstone vs Motherwell Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Saint Johnstone vs Motherwell on 31 August 2024 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.

Saint Johnstone vs Motherwell Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Saint Johnstone's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Motherwell'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 Saint Johnstone and Motherwell sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Scottish Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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