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 15:00

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: 15:00) 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

15:00

2023-12-16

Saint Mirren vs Motherwell - Prediction & Odds

Saint Mirren

Motherwell

2023-12-16 15:00

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 14:00

Motherwell

0 - 1

Saint Mirren

SCO PR

19/08/2023 14:00

Saint Mirren

1 - 0

Motherwell

SCO LC

15/02/2023 19:45

Motherwell

2 - 1

Saint Mirren

SCO PR

28/01/2023 15:00

Saint Mirren

1 - 0

Motherwell

SCO PR

31/07/2022 14:00

Saint Mirren

0 - 1

Motherwell

SCO PR

02/04/2022 14:00

Motherwell

4 - 2

Saint Mirren

SCO PR

Saint Mirren

50%

Draw

Motherwell

50%

Saint Mirren Last 6 matches

09/12/2023 15:00

Saint Mirren 2 - 0 Ross County SCO PR

06/12/2023 19:45

Saint Johnstone 1 - 0 Saint Mirren SCO PR

03/12/2023 15:00

Glasgow Rangers 2 - 0 Saint Mirren SCO PR

28/11/2023 19:45

Ross County 1 - 0 Saint Mirren SCO PR

25/11/2023 15:00

Saint Mirren 1 - 0 Livingston SCO PR

11/11/2023 15:00

Dundee 4 - 0 Saint Mirren SCO PR

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Motherwell

09/12/2023 15:00

Motherwell 1 - 1 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

05/12/2023 19:45

Ross County 3 - 0 Motherwell SCO PR

02/12/2023 15:00

Motherwell 3 - 3 Dundee SCO PR

25/11/2023 15:00

Celtic FC 1 - 1 Motherwell SCO PR

11/11/2023 15:00

Motherwell 1 - 2 Heart of Midlothian SCO PR

07/11/2023 19:45

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

Saint Mirren

Motherwell

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.26

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.11

Scored

Avg. per game

1.68

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.63

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

13 (68%)6 (32%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

16 (84%)3 (16%)

Saint Mirren

Recent matches

Motherwell

Under /Over

(68%)13 6(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)17 2(11%)

Under /Over

(21%)4 15(79%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

Under /Over

(47%)9 10(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(63%)12 7(37%)

/Yes

(37%)7 12(63%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(79%)15 4(21%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Saint Mirren

Motherwell

Shots

Saint Mirren

Total shots

11.79 avg / game

Blocked

59 total

Avg. 3.11

Motherwell

Total shots

12.05 avg / game

Blocked

53 total

Avg. 3.12

Saint Mirren Pass Motherwell

Total passes

6576

Avg. 346 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

7053

Avg. 371 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Saint Mirren

Played games

Motherwell

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.37

Clean sheets

0.05

4.84

Corners

4.32

27.21

517

Throw-ins

520

27.37

1.32

Offsides

1.37

2.74

GK saves

2.00

Saint Mirren

DISCIPLINARY

Motherwell

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.26

2.26

0.16

0.05

10.16

193

Fouls

201

10.58

14.26

271

Tackles

301

15.84

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

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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