The one contest between these sides this season ended goalless in August.
Motherwell had 66% possession that day however lacked a innovative, damage points that means they performed with out a centre-forward.
St Mirren had the higher of the possibilities, however the stalemate means they’ve gained solely two of their previous 16 league conferences with the Lanarkshire membership and are winless in six.
Motherwell could also be 4 factors higher off within the Premiership and in higher type however this looks like a 50-50 affair.
The Fir Park membership have gained 4 of their previous six matches, together with their quarter-final success at Aberdeen.
Throughout 10 league video games, they’ve scored double the targets of St Mirren (16 to eight) however conceded yet one more than the Paisley facet (13 to 12).
In left-back Emmanuel Longelo and midfielder Elliot Watt, each signed in the summertime, Motherwell boast two gamers who’re among the many standouts within the Premiership thus far this time period.
St Mirren, in the meantime, have gained as soon as in 5 matches since dumping out Kilmarnock on penalties within the final eight.
However a formidable displaying towards league leaders Hearts in midweek showcased all of the redeeming options in Robinson’s facet, who posed a severe risk from set-plays.
“Actually contrasting kinds between either side,” BBC Scotland pundit Neil McCann stated on Sportscene.
“If Motherwell get a grip of the sport, it will be tough for St Mirren. You possibly can see St Mirren going old skool and making Motherwell defend direct balls like they did towards Hearts.
“I lean in the direction of Motherwell due to the large pitch at Hampden. I make them favourites. However the way in which Robinson will get his groups to play, he’ll provide you with a recreation plan to nullify house.”
