Saint Mirren vs Motherwell Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – December 16

Saint Mirren

D W L D L

5th place in League

0-0

16/12/2023 11:00

Motherwell

W W L D W

8th place in League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Saint Mirren vs Motherwell on December 16, 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Saint Mirren vs Motherwell preview before placing for you.

Saint Mirren are currently 5th with 43 points after 33 matches.
Motherwell sit 8th with 37 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Saint Mirren to win with probability 46%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Saint Mirren and Motherwell have each won 3 of the last 6 meetings, while 0 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

11:00

2023-12-16

Saint Mirren vs Motherwell - Prediction & Odds

Saint Mirren

Motherwell

2023-12-16 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/12/2023

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

16/09/2023 10:00

Motherwell

0 - 1

Saint Mirren

SCO PR

19/08/2023 10:00

Saint Mirren

1 - 0

Motherwell

SCO LC

15/02/2023 15:45

Motherwell

2 - 1

Saint Mirren

SCO PR

28/01/2023 11:00

Saint Mirren

1 - 0

Motherwell

SCO PR

31/07/2022 10:00

Saint Mirren

0 - 1

Motherwell

SCO PR

02/04/2022 10:00

Motherwell

4 - 2

Saint Mirren

SCO PR

Saint Mirren

50%

Draw

Motherwell

50%

Saint Mirren Last 6 matches

09/12/2023 11:00

Saint Mirren 2 - 0 Ross County SCO PR

06/12/2023 15:45

Saint Johnstone 1 - 0 Saint Mirren SCO PR

03/12/2023 11:00

Glasgow Rangers 2 - 0 Saint Mirren SCO PR

28/11/2023 15:45

Ross County 1 - 0 Saint Mirren SCO PR

25/11/2023 11:00

Saint Mirren 1 - 0 Livingston SCO PR

11/11/2023 11:00

Dundee 4 - 0 Saint Mirren SCO PR

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Motherwell

09/12/2023 11:00

Motherwell 1 - 1 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

05/12/2023 15:45

Ross County 3 - 0 Motherwell SCO PR

02/12/2023 11:00

Motherwell 3 - 3 Dundee SCO PR

25/11/2023 11:00

Celtic FC 1 - 1 Motherwell SCO PR

11/11/2023 11:00

Motherwell 1 - 2 Heart of Midlothian SCO PR

07/11/2023 15:45

Saint Johnstone 2 - 2 Motherwell SCO PR

Win

Draw

67%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Premier Leagu...

Played games

Goals

Scored

379

Avg. per game

1.26

Conceded

395

Avg. per game

1.32

Scored

393

Avg. per game

1.34

Conceded

405

Avg. per game

1.38

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

203 (68%)97 (32%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

212 (72%)81 (28%)

Saint Mirren

Recent matches

Motherwell

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Saint Mirren

Motherwell

Shots

Saint Mirren

Total shots

11.50 avg / game

Blocked

650 total

Avg. 3.23

Motherwell

Total shots

11.23 avg / game

Blocked

578 total

Avg. 3.01

Saint Mirren Pass Motherwell

Total passes

73564

Avg. 331 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

79872

Avg. 366 / game

Accurate

70%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Saint Mirren

300

Played games

Motherwell

293

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.28

5.11

1532

Corners

1282

4.38

17.51

5254

Throw-ins

5020

17.13

1.58

475

Offsides

421

1.44

2.37

711

GK saves

709

2.42

Saint Mirren

DISCIPLINARY

Motherwell

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.70

510

499

1.70

0.11

0.09

9.94

2982

Fouls

2863

9.77

10.11

3033

Tackles

3110

10.61

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How We Build the Saint Mirren vs Motherwell Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Saint Mirren vs Motherwell on 16 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.

Saint Mirren vs Motherwell Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Saint Mirren'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 Mirren 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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