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ST Mirren vs Kilmarnock: Relegation Battle Intensifies
ST Mirren host Kilmarnock in a crucial Premiership relegation group fixture. While ST Mirren have shown resilience at home recently, Kilmarnock's away form has been dire, making this a pivotal clash for both sides.
This match pits ST Mirren's slightly more robust home defence against Kilmarnock's historically weak away backline. Expect ST Mirren to try and set the rhythm of the game, leveraging their higher possession numbers at home to probe for openings. Kilmarnock, despite their poor away record, have shown a tendency to concede heavily, suggesting a potential for ST Mirren to exploit them if they can convert their chances. The visitors’ low shot volume away from home might suggest a cautious approach, but their recent uptick in scoring might force them to be more adventurous, potentially leading to an open game.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • ST Mirren boast a significantly better defensive record at home compared to Kilmarnock's away struggles.
- • Kilmarnock have won only 5.9% of their away games this season.
- • ST Mirren have lost their last three matches across all competitions.
AI Prediction
ST Mirren's home form, while not spectacular, is significantly better than Kilmarnock's away form. The hosts have a better defensive record at home and the visitors have been leaking goals on the road. Kilmarnock's recent scoring form provides some hope, suggesting both teams might find the net, and ST Mirren will be confident of securing a vital win in front of their own fans.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
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Team recent
ST Mirren Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Dundee | 0 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Livingston | 0 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Celtic | 0 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Aberdeen | 2 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Falkirk | 2 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Rangers | 0 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Dundee Utd | 1 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Livingston | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Motherwell | 0 - 5 | |||||
AWAY | Hibernian | 0 - 2 |
ST Mirren have endured a difficult season overall, particularly struggling for wins away from home, averaging less than a goal per game on the road. However, their home form shows a slightly more encouraging picture, with a near 30% win rate and conceding just over a goal per game. Their last outing at home saw them concede twice, but they managed to score three, indicating a potential for goals, though defensive solidity remains a concern. Recent form across all matches has been dire, losing their last three without a win, though the last game saw them dominate possession and create more chances than usual.
Kilmarnock Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Dundee Utd | 3 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Aberdeen | 0 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Dundee | 2 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Hibernian | 0 - 3 | |||||
HOME | Livingston | 2 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Heart Of Midlothian | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Falkirk | 1 - 5 | |||||
AWAY | Dundee Utd | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Celtic | 2 - 3 | |||||
HOME | ST Mirren | 4 - 3 |
Kilmarnock's season statistics paint a grim picture, especially their away form where they’ve managed only one win in seventeen games and concede a concerning 2.3 goals per outing. While their overall scoring average is slightly better than their hosts', their recent away form has been abysmal, losing all of their last three away matches and conceding a staggering average of three goals per game. Their most recent away performance saw them lose 1-0, a slight improvement defensively, but they created very little offensively.
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Lineups
ST Mirren
(3-4-3)
Kilmarnock
(4-3-3)