ST Johnstone vs Motherwell Prediction

St. Johnstone host Motherwell on 28 October 2026 at 22:45 in a Premiership clash where both sides arrive in poor form. St. Johnstone lost 4-0 to Rangers last time out and have won just three of their last ten home games. Forward Kai Fotheringham is suspended after his red card against Rangers, but manager Simo Valakari has no other fresh injury concerns. Motherwell have lost six consecutive league matches and sit bottom of the away form table, conceding 2.40 goals per game on the road. Defenders Hendry and McGinn remain sidelined after missing the 2-0 defeat to Hearts.

Form and H2H

St. Johnstone average 1.09 goals scored at home but leak 1.50 per match, while Motherwell score 1.10 away but concede 2.40. The head-to-head record between these sides shows six meetings since 2011, with draws appearing in two of them. St. Johnstone drew 1-1 with Motherwell in August 2012 and have won twice in that span, but Motherwell's 5-1 victory in April 2012 remains their heaviest result in the fixture. Both Teams to Score has landed in 30 of the last 50 encounters between these clubs.

Best Bet

St. Johnstone 1-1 Motherwell. The draw has returned profit over St. Johnstone's last ten home games and appears the most likely outcome given Motherwell's inability to win away and St. Johnstone's recent struggles at McDiarmid Park. At 1xBet the draw trades at 3.38, with 1Win offering 3.43.

Odds to Watch

St. Johnstone's home win sits at 2.47 with 1xBet and 2.50 with 1Win, but their lack of victories in three home games makes backing the hosts risky. Motherwell's away win is priced at 2.67 (1xBet) and 2.70 (1Win), though the visitors have not won on the road in this run. The draw remains the most durable play at both operators.