St. Mirren vs Dundee FC Prediction: Can Dundee get things right on the road?

Paisley 2021 Stadium will host the Scottish Premiership encounter between St. Mirren and Dundee FC. The two teams are coming off contrasting results, with Dundee FC suffering defeats in recent games. Can the home team take advantage of their struggling opponent? Below, I will look into the previews of this game and make predictions. 

St. Mirren

St. Mirren left it late against Rangers on Boxing Day to secure maximum points and will hope they get luck again. In a game where they had only 25 per cent of the possession, this team converted two of their three shots on target, with Oisin Smyth and Caolan Boyd-Munce striking for this side. 

However, with a win in their last game, St. Mirren have made it three victories in a row. In that run, they defeated St Johnstone and Ross County. In their last home matches, St. Mirren lost only once, being a 0-1 defeat to Motherwell. However, other encounters ended in three wins and one draw. This season, St. Mirren have 27 points from 19 matches. In that run, St. Mirren scored 26 goals while conceding 30.

Dundee FC

Dundee FC were on the road against Ross County on Boxing Day, and they suffered a 0-3 defeat. In that game, Dundee FC had 64 per cent of the possession and attempted nine shots. While they failed to convert any of their chances, goals from Noah Chilvers, Joshua Nisbet, and Jordan White were enough to see their opponent take maximum points. 

In their last home matches, Dundee FC have failed to win one. In fact, their lone win in their last ten road games came against Motherwell in round 8. In the meantime, this team lost to Rangers, Celtic, Aberdeen, and Hearts, while they drew Hibernian, Dundee United, and Kilmarnock. 

This season, Dundee FC have 19 points from 18 matches. In that run, this team scored 27 goals while conceding 33 in the same run. 

Expert Betting Tips

Dundee FC look completely lost right now, and I do not see them competing here. With St. Mirren showing character in recent weeks, I will have to trust them despite their inconsistent defensive play. Yet, while Dundee have not had luck in attack, I believe St. Mirren should do well to take control of this game at home, with their best players expected to be fielded. Looking at their past meetings, both teams seem to be good in attack, and a bet on goals is another option to consider.