St Mirren vs Motherwell: football previews & free football betting tips, 9th August 2025
St Mirren host Motherwell on Saturday 9 August 2025 at the SMiSA Stadium in Paisley. St Mirren began their Premiership campaign with a narrow 1‑0 loss to Celtic, while Motherwell earned a solid 1‑1 draw with Rangers. Both sides come into this game in confident mood, having also picked up positive results over the summer.
St Mirren report no fresh absences. Key players like Scott Tanser, Tunmise Sobowale and goalkeeper Shamal George are available. Motherwell are without loanee goalkeeper Eseosa Sule, who returned to his parent club to rehabilitate an injury. Captain Paul McGinn remains sidelined after a thigh operation, and midfielder Lennon Miller is still out with a long-term knock.
Over their last five competitive matches, St Mirren have won three, drawn one and lost one, scoring at a rate of just over 2.0 goals per game and conceding around one on average. Motherwell are unbeaten in five (three wins, two draws), scoring roughly 1.4 and conceding about 1.2 per match. In their head‑to‑head history, Motherwell hold a slight edge with around 26 wins to St Mirren’s 17 in more than 60 meetings. Recent clashes between the two include two wins for Motherwell and three draws, often closely contested affairs.
St Mirren’s left‑back Scott Tanser remains vital, having extended his contract through 2026 and continuing to contribute with dangerous deliveries and overlapping runs. Shamal George in goal has impressed with his composure and reflexes. For Motherwell, defender Jordan McGhee is newly signed and expected to bring solidity and versatility. In midfield, Euan Longelo—who scored on the opening day—and the experienced Callum Slattery offer drive and composure on the ball.
St Mirren to win 2‑1. At home the Saints are organised and disciplined, and Motherwell’s injury‑hit defence lacks leadership without McGinn. Their away form is solid, but Tanser’s threat and O’Hara’s midfield control could be decisive for the home side.
Both Teams to Score – roughly 60% across both clubs recently. A 2‑1 home win offers value, and over 1.5 goals also looks likely with both sides showing attacking potential.
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