Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(46) 26 Goals 15 (33)
(35) 21 Assists 17 (21)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
25.7 Average Age 26.8
183.2 Average Height (cm) 181.5
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 0.7 (0.7)
(53%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 52% (49%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.5) 1.1 Tackles pg 0.9 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.

Missing Players

Motherwell
St. Mirren
Player Reason Status Rating
Calum Butcher Doubtful 6.27
Pape Souaré Doubtful 6.38
Jonathan Obika Doubtful 6.2
Mika Biereth Doubtful 6.83
Player Reason Status Rating
Mark O'Hara Doubtful 6.62
Jonah Ayunga Doubtful 6.42

Team News

Motherwell
St. Mirren
  • Stuart Kettlewell named just one change from Motherwell's 2-1 victory over Kilmarnock at Fir Park, before the Steelmen claimed their first win at Tynecastle in four years with a 1-0 victory against Hearts prior to the international break.
  • Paul McGinn was sent off after two yellow cards, so will miss this match against St Mirren. The Well may be tempted to shift to a back four with Brodie Spencer, Dan Casey, Bevis Mugabi and Stephen O'Donnell playing all 90 minutes in Edinburgh.
  • Former Hearts youth Harry Paton forced his way into the starting eleven, replacing Joe Efford who has left the Well. Davor Zdravkovski and Nathan McGinley came off the bench against the Jambos, alongside Oli Shaw who made his debut.
  • Stephen Robinson named an unchanged St Mirren side despite being held at home in a dramatic 2-2 draw against Aberdeen, before a last-gasp equaliser saw them leave Livingston with a point in their last Scottish Premiership match.
  • The Buddies are still without club captain Mark O'Hara, their influential midfielder who was named their Player of the Year last season, along with long-term absentee and star striker Jonah Ayunga who has just penned a new deal.
  • Stav Nachmani was the Buddies' hero in West Lothian, netting in the 96th minute after Luiyi Perez had put Livingston in front on 89 minutes. The young Israeli, on loan from Maccabi Haifa, could be pushing for a start after his heroics against Livi.

Prediction

  • Second hosts third as Motherwell meet St Mirren at Fir Park on Saturday, both teams enjoying wonderful starts to the Scottish Premiership season.
  • The Well extended their current unbeaten streak in the top flight to 10 games, their longest unbeaten run since 2010, as they entered the international break joint-top of the Scottish Premiership table. The Steelmen have lost just one away match since Stuart Kettlewell took the reigns in February, which came against this weekend's opponents in the League Cup so they'll want revenge.
  • Saints will also be pleased to continue fighting towards the top end of the league table. Whilst they'll be disappointed with the manner of the draw against Aberdeen, there's two sides to every coin and they'll be grateful to have left Livingston with what could prove a pivotal point. We're only four games in and there's a long way to go but they'll fancy claiming another top-six finish.
  • The last league match between the two at Fir Park ended in a 2-1 win for the hosts and, despite losing the last meeting in Paisley, Motherwell will hope to sneak past St Mirren on Saturday.
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