ST Mirren vs Dundee Utd
Dundee Utd dismantle St Mirren with early blitz
A ruthless three-goal burst silenced the home crowd and sealed a commanding win.
Dundee Utd stormed to a 3-0 victory over St Mirren in the Premiership, with J. Randall and L. Cameron striking early to set the tone before K. Ciubotaru wrapped up the scoring just before half-time. The visitors' clinical display defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a 3-2 home win, turning the fixture into a one-sided affair from the outset.
Outcome probability
ST Mirren and Dundee Utd face off in what promises to be a closely contested Scottish Premiership clash. Both sides have had their moments this season, but recent form and league standings suggest a tight game with goals aplenty.
Match factors
Phillips' prolific scoring form boosts ST Mirren attack
Killian Phillips has scored 3 goals in 2 games, well above league midfielder average, providing a key attacking threat at home
Ramos excels as primary assist provider for ST Mirren
Samuel Ramos leads with 2 assists in 3 games, surpassing league average for midfielders, enhancing team's chance to score
Dundee Utd's Randall shows potential despite limited goals
Jesse Randall has scored once in 6 appearances with steady minutes, indicating potential to impact scoring
No confirmed injuries, full squads expected to influence match dynamics
Both teams have no confirmed outs, allowing key players to participate fully, supporting predicted competitive match
Set-piece threat from Dundee Utd defenders Ferry and Forbes
Both defenders have scored once this season and contribute assists, posing aerial threat on dead balls
The context
ST Mirren currently sit 4th in the league with 10 points from 6 games, showcasing stronger form compared to Dundee Utd, who are 9th with 5 points. The Saints also boast a better goal difference (+2) than Dundee Utd's -5. Historically, Dundee Utd have a slight edge in head-to-head wins, but recent performances favour ST Mirren.
Key insights
Killian Phillips
ST Mirren
Phillips' prolific scoring form boosts ST Mirren's attack with 3 goals in 2 games, well above the league midfielder average.
Premiership 26/273 goals in 2 appearances, 90 mins avg
S. Ramos
ST Mirren
Ramos excels as the primary assist provider with 2 assists in 3 games, enhancing the team's chance to score.
Premiership 26/272 assists in 3 appearances, 74.3 mins avg
William Ferry
Dundee Utd
Ferry is a set-piece threat with 1 goal and 1 assist, contributing offensively and defensively.
Premiership 26/271 goal and 1 assist in 5 appearances, 84.8 mins avg
Analysis
The prediction leans heavily towards a home win, with a 3-2 scoreline the most probable outcome. ST Mirren's attacking threat is bolstered by Killian Phillips, who has netted 3 goals in his last 2 games and is a key figure at home. Samuel Ramos, the team's top assister, adds creativity and supply, making the Saints a formidable force. Dundee Utd's defenders William Ferry and Michael Forbes pose a set-piece threat, while Jesse Randall offers potential to impact the scoreline despite limited goals this season. The match is expected to be competitive with around four cards, indicating moderate discipline issues.
Key facts
- 1.ST Mirren are 4th in the league with 10 points from 6 games.
- 2.Dundee Utd sit 9th with 5 points from 6 games.
- 3.ST Mirren have a better goal difference (+2) than Dundee Utd (-5).
- 4.Dundee Utd have more historical wins (8) than ST Mirren (6) in 19 matches, but recent form favours ST Mirren.
- 5.Killian Phillips has scored 3 goals in 2 games, a standout attacking threat for ST Mirren.
- 6.Samuel Ramos leads ST Mirren with 2 assists in 3 games, boosting their creative play.
- 7.Four total cards are expected, indicating moderate discipline issues in the match.
Prediction
Expect ST Mirren to take the lead by halftime at 2-1, maintaining their momentum to secure a 3-2 victory by full time. The game should be an entertaining affair with both sides finding the net, but the home side's recent form and attacking prowess should see them through.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — ST Mirren
Away — Dundee Utd
The verdict
In summary, ST Mirren's superior league form and key players in fine scoring and assisting form give them the edge over Dundee Utd. While the visitors will fight hard, the Saints are poised to clinch a narrow win in this exciting fixture.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Randall
Assist: Bennie
Cameron
Assist: Metsoko
Penalty cancelled
Red card cancelled
Bennie
Yellow Card
Ciubotaru
Assist: Randall
Taylor
Phillips
Young
Yellow Card
Bennie
Metsoko
Sule
Kabia
Cameron
Randall
Ferry
Yellow Card
Zidane Iqbal
Carr
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtic | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 18 |
| 4 |  Dundee | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 10 |
| 5 |  ST Mirren | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 10 |
| 6 |  ST Johnstone | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
| 7 |  Aberdeen | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
| 8 |  Dundee Utd | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 8 |
| 9 |  Motherwell | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 8 |
Match Statistics
ST Mirren
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1J. ChapmanG
- 3D. JohnD
- 8R. CarrM
- 9Eseosa SuleF
- 13A. GogićD
- 19Ismeal KabiaM
- 30F. TaylorM
- 47C. RamsayD
- 48P. NsioM
- 53Henry FieldsonD
- 88K. PhillipsM
Substitutes
- 2J. RichardsonD
- 6Louis JacksonD
- 16L. ThomasM
- 20J. YoungF
- 23C. MochrieM
- 24J. FarquharF
- 26M. De BarrosD
- 31R. MullenG
- 37C. McEvoyM
Dundee Utd
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1J. WaltonG
- 3B. EsselinkD
- 10D. TaitM
- 14Zidane IqbalM
- 16L. CameronM
- 18M. ForbesD
- 19K. CiubotaruD
- 21J. RandallF
- 23J. RawlinsD
- 77D. BennieF
- 93I. MetsokoF
Substitutes
- 4I. IovuD
- 8Panutche CamaráM
- 9Z. SapsfordM
- 11W. FerryM
- 15L. RoseF
- 20N. FarrugiaF
- 22D. NaamoD
- 26Abdoulaye YoroM
- 30J. AmissahG
ST Mirren
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Chapman | G | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Farquhar | F | 13 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| R. Carr | M | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/2 |
| C. Ramsay | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| A. Gogić | D | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Nsio | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2/2 |
| Ismeal Kabia | M | 77 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2/3 |
| K. Phillips | M | 66 | 6.2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
| Eseosa Sule | F | 77 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| J. Young | F | 44 | 6.1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 0/2 |
| D. John | D | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| C. Mochrie | M | 24 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| F. Taylor | M | 46 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Henry Fieldson | D | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Thomas | M | 13 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Richardson | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. De Barros | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Mullen | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. McEvoy | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Louis Jackson | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Dundee Utd
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Randall | F | 78 | 8.8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0/2 |
| L. Cameron | M | 78 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| K. Ciubotaru | D | 90 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 0/1 |
| M. Forbes | D | 90 | 7.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Bennie | F | 73 | 7.4 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2/4 |
| B. Esselink | D | 90 | 7.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| I. Metsoko | F | 73 | 7.3 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0/1 |
| J. Rawlins | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Tait | M | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| J. Walton | G | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Abdoulaye Yoro | M | 12 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Panutche Camará | M | 7 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Zidane Iqbal | M | 83 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| N. Farrugia | F | 12 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| W. Ferry | M | 17 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Rose | F | 17 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Z. Sapsford | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Amissah | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Iovu | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Naamo | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win ST Mirren vs Dundee Utd?
- Fipster's AI model predicted ST Mirren to win against Dundee Utd.
- What score did Fipster predict for ST Mirren vs Dundee Utd?
- Fipster predicted a final score of ST Mirren 3–2 Dundee Utd.
- What were the win probabilities for ST Mirren vs Dundee Utd?
- Fipster's model gave ST Mirren a 95% chance of winning, Dundee Utd a 2% chance, and a 3% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 95% confidence — a high-confidence call.