Probable Lineups
3-5-2
3-4-2-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.4)
6.5
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.5)
26.5
Average Age
26.9
181.1
Average Height (cm)
183.9
(0.8)
0.7
Shots pg
0.9
(0.8)
(50%)
52%
Aerial Duel Success
53%
(47%)
(0.6)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.5)
(0.9)
1.1
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.
Missing Players
St. Johnstone
Motherwell
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam McClelland | Out | 5.83 | |
| Adama Sidibeh | Out | 6.59 | |
| Uche Ikpeazu | Doubtful | N/A |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Nicholson | Out | N/A | |
| John Koutroumbis | Doubtful | 5.98 | |
| Harry Paton | Doubtful | 6.09 | |
| Callum Slattery | Doubtful | N/A | |
| Filip Stuparevic | Doubtful | N/A | |
| Shane Blaney | Doubtful | 6.83 | |
| Apostolos Stamatelopoulos | Doubtful | 6.38 |
Team News
St. Johnstone
Motherwell
- St Johnstone boss Craig Levein made just one change after Saints were swept aside 2-0 by Rangers at Hampden in the Scottish League Cup, before they lost at Tannadice to Dundee United by the same scoreline on league duty at the weekend.
- Josh Rae continued in goal behind an unchanged back three of Lewis Neilson, Kyle Cameron and Jack Sanders. Andre Raymond started at left wing-back with Drey Wright chosen on the right hand-side.
- Graham Carey and Matt Smith were joined in the middle of the park by young Ghanaian midfielder Aaron Essel, who took Cammy MacPherson's place. Benji Kimpioka started in attack alongside Adama Sidibeh who was sent off last Saturday.
- Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell named just one change after the Steelmen advanced into the Scottish League Cup quarter-final with a 1-0 win against Kilmarnock before they clinched a 3-1 victory versus Hearts at Fir Park on Sunday.
- Aston Oxborough continued in goal behind an unchanged back three of Dan Casey, Liam Gordon and Paul McGinn, who headed home the opener at the weekend. Stephen O'Donnell, who scored the second, remained at right wing-back.
- Ewan Wilson moved back to the left hand-side, as Davor Zdravkovski and Andy Halliday started in the middle of the park. Lennon Miller and Tawanda Maswanhise, who replaced Steve Seddon, supported lone striker Zach Robinson.
