Our St Johnstone vs Motherwell Prediction: 1-1
St Johnstone vs Motherwell in the Scotland League Cup is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This St Johnstone vs Motherwell prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
St Johnstone's Last Match – Ross County vs St Johnstone
St Johnstone will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 Scotland Championship win against Ross County on August 8. In that match, St Johnstone had 50% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ross County | 50% | 5 (2) | - | 53 |
 St Johnstone | 50% | 8 (3) | - | 101 |
Motherwell's Last Match – St Mirren vs Motherwell
Motherwell should win to turn things around after settling for a 0-0 Scotland Premiership draw against St Mirren on August 9. In that match, Motherwell recorded 67% possession, firing 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 St Mirren | 33% | 0 (3) | 1.24 | 39 |
 Motherwell | 67% | 0 (0) | 0.49 | 50 |
St Johnstone vs Motherwell Stats
Key Stats
| St Johnstone | Motherwell | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.22 | Attacking Strength | 0.95 |
| 0.59 | Defence Strength | 0.59 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
St Johnstone are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Motherwell average 1.4 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
St Johnstone 23-8
Motherwell 14-11
What are the odds for this match?
St Johnstone to win: @2.9
Draw: @3.5
Motherwell to win: @2.3
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925