Partick Thistle welcome St Mirren to Firhill on May 21st in a Premiership clash where the hosts will be looking to build on their solitary draw from their opening fixture. With a win probability of 45% for Partick and an equal 45% for a draw, the bookmakers clearly anticipate a tight encounter. St Mirren, despite a poor overall record of 8 wins from 37 games, will be desperate to improve their recent form, having lost four of their last five outings. Their struggles in front of goal are evident with just 29 goals scored this season.
Historical head-to-head encounters suggest a mixed bag, with St Mirren dominating the most recent three fixtures, scoring eight goals to Partick's two. However, Partick previously secured two commanding wins, scoring eight goals without reply. This fixture often delivers goals, making it one to watch for attacking intent. Partick will aim to exploit St Mirren's defensive vulnerabilities, which have seen them concede 54 goals this season. St Mirren, conversely, will be hoping their attacking unit can find some much-needed rhythm to upset the odds. Expect a battle for midfield supremacy and potentially a match decided by fine margins.
12. J. Clarke, 24. B. McPherson, 5. L. Ashcroft, 20. D. O'Reilly, 3. P. Reading, 8. O. Smyth, 14. R. Crawford, 10. L. Chalmers, 26. B. Stanway, 21. A. Fitzpatrick, 9. A. Samuel
27. R. Sinclair, 22. M. Fraser, 13. A. Gogic, 21. M. Freckleton, 2. J. Richardson, 6. M. O'Hara, 16. A. Campbell, 7. R. Idowu, 3. S. Tanser, 32. L. Douglas, 20. J. Young
Match events
39' Goal Normal Goal — K. Phillips (ST Mirren) (assists: M. Mandron)
42' Card Yellow Card — J. Devaney (ST Mirren)
46' subst Substitution 1 — L. Chalmers (Partick) (assists: T. Letsosa)
59' subst Substitution 2 — B. McPherson (Partick) (assists: C. Logan)
62' Goal Normal Goal — A. Fitzpatrick (Partick) (assists: T. Watt)
64' subst Substitution 1 — M. O'Hara (ST Mirren) (assists: L. Douglas)
70' subst Substitution 2 — R. King (ST Mirren) (assists: J. Richardson)
77' subst Substitution 3 — K. Phillips (ST Mirren) (assists: R. Idowu)
80' subst Substitution 3 — L. McBeth (Partick) (assists: K. Turner)
84' Card Yellow Card — A. Fitzpatrick (Partick)
88' subst Substitution 4 — A. Fitzpatrick (Partick) (assists: G. Mackay-Steven)