18 December 2021 at 15:00

Referee: N. Walsh

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Motherwell3wins
4draws10 meetings
ST Johnstone3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

100%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 4.9%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 42.7%Draw 31.8%Away 30.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.253.003.25
Max2.433.223.40
Over 2.5: 42.2%Under 2.5: 63.7%
Market favourite:Motherwell · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market40.0%30.2%29.8%
Public market42.3%29.7%28.0%
Δ2.3%0.5%1.8%

Motherwell vs ST Johnstone — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Motherwell
Result vs. Market: Motherwell (43%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

MotherwellHalf-time:10ST Johnstone
7Shots9
2Shots on target1

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
26/04/25Motherwell3–2St Johnstone2.33/3.12/3.22
25/01/25St Johnstone2–1Motherwell2.56/3.33/2.74
09/11/24Motherwell2–1St Johnstone1.89/3.66/3.94
31/08/24St Johnstone1–2Motherwell2.89/3.39/2.45
19/05/24Motherwell1–2St Johnstone2.42/3.52/2.79
27/01/24St Johnstone1–1Motherwell2.52/3.20/2.90
09/12/23Motherwell1–1St Johnstone2.15/3.25/3.55
07/11/23St Johnstone2–2Motherwell2.79/3.17/2.63
12/11/22St Johnstone1–1Motherwell2.60/3.16/2.87
06/08/22Motherwell1–2St Johnstone2.23/3.09/3.57

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Motherwell

W 411D 275L 505
Over 2.551
Goals scored1489

Away Record: ST Johnstone

W 250D 203L 330
Over 2.542
Goals scored811

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Motherwell defeated ST Johnstone 2:0. The match was played in Premiership 2021. Goals were scored by D. Cornelius 17′, K. van Veen 55′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Motherwell had 42% possession while ST Johnstone held 58%. Motherwell had 7 shots (2 on target) compared to 9 (1 on target) for ST Johnstone. Motherwell made 3 substitutions, ST Johnstone made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between Motherwell and ST Johnstone — 2 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Motherwell
ST Johnstone
Kick Off
Half Time
K. van Veen

assist: S. Johansen

55′
57′
J. BrownJ. Butterfield
67′
L. CraigM. O'Halloran
K. van VeenC. Shields
75′
T. WattJ. Carroll
82′
K. WooleryJ. Roberts
88′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Motherwell had 42% possession against ST Johnstone's 58%. Motherwell registered 7 shots (2 on target) while ST Johnstone managed 9 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 7–4. Fouls committed: 12–12.

2Shots on Goal1
3Shots off Goal4
7Total Shots9
2Blocked Shots4
4Shots insidebox5
3Shots outsidebox4
12Fouls12
7Corner Kicks4
1Offsides1
42%Ball Possession58%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves0
323Total passes449
169Passes accurate307
52%Passes %68%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Motherwell have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. ST Johnstone show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

Motherwell

LLDLLW

ST Johnstone

WWWWDD

Motherwell vs ST Johnstone Head to Head Results

Motherwell and ST Johnstone have met 54 times — Motherwell won 20, ST Johnstone won 24, with 10 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. ST Johnstone leads the head-to-head with 24 victories from 54 meetings. A combined 152 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.81 per match (77 for the home side, 75 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 32 matches (59%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 32 games (59%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–5 in 2018.

20

Motherwell

10

Drawn

24

ST Johnstone

Goals: 77Goals: 75

Recent Meetings (54)

26 Apr 2025Motherwell3 – 2ST Johnstone
25 Jan 2025ST Johnstone2 – 1Motherwell
9 Nov 2024Motherwell2 – 1ST Johnstone
31 Aug 2024ST Johnstone1 – 2Motherwell
19 May 2024Motherwell1 – 2ST Johnstone
27 Jan 2024ST Johnstone1 – 1Motherwell
9 Dec 2023Motherwell1 – 1ST Johnstone
7 Nov 2023ST Johnstone2 – 2Motherwell
13 May 2023ST Johnstone0 – 2Motherwell
1 Feb 2023Motherwell0 – 2ST Johnstone
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026