ST Johnstone – Motherwell

Match analysis

A clash at McDiarmid Park sees seventh‑placed St Johnstone host struggling Motherwell, who sit 21st with ten points. Johnstone have collected seven points from two wins, a draw and three defeats, scoring eight and conceding nine, while Motherwell have edged ahead in the table despite a lower position, boasting three victories, one draw and two losses with a +2 goal difference (10‑8). The hosts will be looking to turn their three‑point deficit into a vital win to climb out of the lower mid‑table, whereas the visitors will aim to close the gap to safety with a result that could lift them out of the relegation zone. Their head‑to‑head this season has been tightly contested, adding extra intrigue to a match that could prove pivotal for both sides’ ambitions.