Kilmarnock (Home)
- Killie couldn’t avenge their League Cup penalty shootout defeat to Saint Mirren after a 2-2 draw in the League Cup 10 days ago, and now host the Buddies on Saturday, which brings us to our Kilmarnock vs Saint Mirren FC betting tips for this match.
- Kilmarnock have failed to win at home this Premiership season (2 draws, 1 loss from 3 matches).
- Kilmarnock have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 Premiership outings.
Saint Mirren (Away)
- Saint Mirren FC are currently 3rd in the Premiership table with 9 points from 6 games, whilst Kilmarnock are 7th with 7 points from 6.
- The visitors have had a better Premiership start but the hosts remain in mixed form, making the Kilmarnock vs Saint Mirren FC prediction a very interesting and evenly matched game.
- Saint Mirren FC boss Stephen Robinson has done a brilliant job since his appointment in February 2022, installing an adaptable and high-energy system in the team.
- The Saints play with a high press, quickly transitioning between a back three or four depending on the game situation and opponent, and they certainly won’t be coming to Rugby Park with any intention of sitting back or playing negatively.
- Saint Mirren have picked up 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat in the Premiership this campaign, scoring and conceding an average of 1.00 goal per away match.
Head-to-Head
- Saint Mirren FC have a psychological edge over Kilmarnock after defeating them in the last two head-to-heads, which further strengthens the case for this Kilmarnock vs Saint Mirren FC betting tips analysis.
- The head-to-head record is interesting in that Saint Mirren have won the last 2 meetings and knocked Kilmarnock out of the League Cup on penalties just 10 days ago.
Key Players
- David Watson has made Kilmarnock hard to beat but they lack a genuine goal threat.
- David Watson is their top scorer with 2 goals in 6 Premiership appearances but he provides an outlet for his team and creates space and chances for his teammates when he plays well.
- Declan John has been the catalyst for Saints this season and has provided their creative spark with 1 goal and 2 assists in 6 Premiership matches.
- He has 3 assists in his last 5 appearances and looks a more likely value pick to register a goal in the anytime market at the current odds, which is an important factor for our Kilmarnock vs Saint Mirren FC betting tips.
Betting Insights
- Saint Mirren are slight favorites at 2.6, with Kilmarnock coming in at 2.7 and the draw at 3.2.
- The value for the home side seems a little on the short side considering they are winless at Rugby Park this term, whilst the 2.6 about the SMC makes more appeal as it offers better value considering the recent results and form of these two sides.
- Given the high-scoring nature of recent H2H meetings, which are averaging 3.5 goals per team per match, the Over 2.5 goals market looks like great value at 1.98 for this Premiership matchup.
Prediction
Killie should have too much quality to lose this one, but with Saint Mirren in great form, a recent head-to-head psychological lead and the tactical adaptability of the away side, I think they can edge this close encounter.
