ST Mirren vs Dundee Utd: Over 2.5 goals
ST Mirren's 1.7 xG versus Dundee Utd's 1.3 xG sets a modest fire‑fight, yet the model sees enough scoring chance to tip the Over 2.5 goals market.
Both sides come in with limited recent consistency – Mirren have won two of their last five, while Dundee have managed just one win in the same span – making the fixture a test of who can convert the few chances they generate.
Hamish's Verdict
The model assigns a 57.7 % chance to more than 2.5 goals, driven by Mirren’s 1.7 goals‑for and Dundee’s 2.3 goals‑against on the road.
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With ST Mirren averaging 1.7 expected goals and Dundee Utd averaging 1.3, the model gives a 59.5% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 40.5% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 3.0 (ST Mirren 1.7 + Dundee Utd 1.3) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 57.7% chance against 42.3% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has ST Mirren at 46.8%, the draw at 23.8%, and Dundee Utd at 29.4% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-1 at 11.0% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
The Numbers Behind the Headline
Most likely scorelines
Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
ST Mirren
Mirren’s recent run includes a 1‑0 win over St Johnstone at home and a 3‑3 draw with Motherwell, also at home, showing they can both keep a clean sheet and score. Their 1‑0 win away at Kilmarnock adds another goal‑scoring glimpse, while consecutive defeats to Celtic (1‑2) and Rangers (0‑1) underline a defensive frailty that could open the door to more goals – reinforcing the Over 2.5 outlook.
Dundee Utd
Dundee’s away form features a 0‑4 loss to Hearts and a 4‑0 win at Kilmarnock, indicating a swing between heavy concession and prolific scoring on the road. A 0‑3 defeat at Motherwell further highlights defensive weakness away from home, while a 1‑1 home draw with Falkirk shows they can also find the net. The mix of high‑scoring away games and leaky defense points toward a match with several goals.
Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings, three have ended with both sides scoring – 1‑1 in May 2026 and 2‑1 in March 2026 – reinforcing the likelihood of an over‑2.5 goal result this time around.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2026 | ST Mirren 1-1 Dundee Utd | Premiership |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Dundee Utd 2-1 ST Mirren | Premiership |
| 6 Dec 2025 | ST Mirren 2-0 Dundee Utd | Premiership |
| 25 Oct 2025 | Dundee Utd 3-1 ST Mirren | Premiership |
| 10 May 2025 | Dundee Utd 0-2 ST Mirren | Premiership |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is predicted to win ST Mirren vs Dundee Utd?
Over 2.5 goals. The model assigns a 57.7 % chance to more than 2.5 goals, driven by Mirren’s 1.7 goals‑for and Dundee’s 2.3 goals‑against on the road.
What does the model give ST Mirren vs Dundee Utd?
Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, gives ST Mirren a 46.8% chance, the draw 23.8%, and Dundee Utd 29.4% to win.
When is ST Mirren vs Dundee Utd?
ST Mirren play Dundee Utd on Sat 19 Sep · 15:00 BST in the Scottish Premiership at The SMISA Stadium.
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See all Scottish Premiership fixtures →Given the goal‑rich defensive numbers and the model’s clear edge on the Over market, the safest read is that the match will produce at least three goals.
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