St Mirren vs Motherwell Predictions

• St Mirren were only edged out 1-0 away at Celtic in their Scottish Premiership opener
• Motherwell impressed in earning a 1-1 draw with Rangers in their opening league match
• Three of the last five meetings between this pair have ended all square
• A maximum of one goal has separated these sides in 19 of their last 20 encounters

Both sides impressed against Old Firm opposition

St Mirren and Motherwell have made strong starts to the new season, with both having progressed to the knockout stages of the League Cup, while they will also have taken confidence from encouraging displays in their Premiership openers against Old Firm opposition.

The Buddies were only denied an eye-catching draw away at defending champions Celtic after conceding late to lose 1-0, while Motherwell did earn a point on home soil against Rangers thanks to an 87th-minute equaliser from Emmanuel Longelo.

Recent history suggests tight encounter

Confidence should be high in both camps for this clash at the SMISA Stadium, and recent history suggests there will not be much to separate the two sides.

Not only have three of the last five meetings ended all-square – including a 2-2 when they most recently clashed at Fir Park in March – but there has only been a maximum of one goal separating the sides in 19 of their last 20 head-to-heads.

With so little between the two teams, another stalemate could ensue on Saturday, but with four of the last five drawn meetings featuring goals, it is the 1-1 correct score that offers the most appeal.