St Mirren vs Dundee
Scottish Premiership
Wednesday
7th February 2024
The SMiSA Stadium
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the Scottish Premiership fixture between St Mirren and Dundee.
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St Mirren form analysis
The Buddies endured a chastening spell as post-World Cup rise came crashing down to earth. Knocked out Scottish League Cup before winter break, optimism drained after Watkins condemned them to 1-0 home defeat by Kilmarnock on league return. Humbling deepened during 3-0 thrashing away at Aberdeen next fixture – O’Hara’s early opener proving only a brief threat before Ayunga and late Kiltie penalty emphasized gulf on dismal night.
No response followed in limp 3-0 home loss to rampant Celtic, overrun from the outset as Maeda and O’Riley struck then Taylor added gloss. Minor solace came through improved display during narrow 1-0 home loss to title chasing Rangers – Dessers lone strike the difference against stubborn hosts. But confidence crashed once more during a shambolic 3-0 thrashing away at poor Hibernian to round off period – ruthless first half leaving St. Mirren trailing by three at the break after a rare attacking threat promised much. As growing pains continue addressing transparent defensive issues remains a vital first step towards stabilization.
Dundee form analysis
Dundee’s eventful period kicked off with a six goal thriller away at Kilmarnock, coming from behind after McCowan’s opener through inspired double salvo by Wright then McKenzie before last gasp Shaughnessy strike shared spoils. But naivety followed during see-saw 3-2 home loss to Hearts – blowing 2-0 lead from McGhee and Cameron strikes despite fightbacks either side of Lembikisa equalizer before conceding decisive late winner to Oda. Ruthlessness returned while hammering Livingston 4-1 next game however – Bakayoko and McCowan brace illustrating clinical edge before late Robinson and Mellon goals embellished emphatic performance.
And confidence continued during an entertaining 1-1 draw away at European chasing Aberdeen, responding excellently after Miovski’s penalty opener through an Ashcroft header claiming a deserved point. But errors resurfaced during thrilling 3-2 home loss last game against Hearts – twice surrendering advantage either side of commanding lead earned through McGhee and Cameron goals, with Shankland’s brace stealing victory despite brave effort. So while McCourt’s attack carries vibrancy complementing robust spirit, addressing concentration lapses remains vital towards ensuring fortunes improve sustainably.
