Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(41) 29 Goals 25 (33)
(26) 19 Assists 17 (21)
(6.5) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
26.4 Average Age 27.5
184 Average Height (cm) 182.4
(0.8) 1.1 Shots pg 0.8 (0.7)
(51%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 50% (49%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.3) 0.9 Tackles pg 0.9 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.

Missing Players

Kilmarnock
St. Mirren
Player Reason Status Rating
Liam Donnelly Doubtful 6.6
Player Reason Status Rating
Jonah Ayunga Doubtful 6.42

Team News

Kilmarnock
St. Mirren
  • Derek McInnes named one sole change to the Kilmarnock team that conceded a last-gasp equaliser in their 2-2 draw with Dundee at Dens Park, before they were knocked out of the Scottish League Cup losing 2-1 to Hearts at Rugby Park.
  • Four centre backs of Robbie Deas, Stuart Findlay, Joe Wright and Lewis Mayo made up the back four in front of goalkeeper Will Dennis. Killie opted for a five-man midfield with David Watson joining Kyle Magennis and Brad Lyons in midfield.
  • That meant Marley Watkins dropped out of the starting eleven as Matty Kennedy and Danny Armstrong looked to provide the width. Club captain Kyle Vassell started as Kilmarnock's sole striker.
  • Stephen Robinson named two changes to the St Mirren side that beat Hearts at home 1-0 in their last Scottish Premiership match, before the Buddies crashed out of the Scottish League Cup after losing 4-2 to Hibernian at Easter Road.
  • Keanu Baccus scored the Buddies' second equaliser in Edinburgh, coming off the substitutes bench to do so, after Caolan Boyd-Munce took his spot in the Saints' starting eleven to accompany club captain Mark O'Hara.
  • A slight change of shape saw Greg Kiltie support two strikers as opposed to just one. The only other alteration from the weekend win saw Mikael Mandron take Conor McMenamin's place in attack to join Toyosi Olusanya up front.

Prediction

  • Both Kilmarnock and St Mirren were knocked out of the Scottish League Cup by the capital clubs, Hearts and Hibs respectively, in their midweek matches.
  • Killie were beaten by an out-of-form Hearts on Tuesday night, adding to their poor recent run. The hosts haven't won since knocking Celtic out of the League Cup in Ayrshire in their round-of-16 tie over a month ago. Defeats to Motherwell and Ross County were succeded by draws against Hibs and Dundee. The loss of late goals to the Dee and Hearts have ultimately proved decisive.
  • St Mirren tasted only their second domestic defeat of the season as they were punished in the capital by Hibernian, coming out on the wrong end of a six-goal thriller. It's been an excellent recent run for the Buddies who still remain one of two undefeated teams in the Scottish Premiership so far this season. Aiming to repeat last season's success, they'll want to get back to winning ways.
  • Two of the three Scottish Premiership meetings between the two teams finished goalless last season, before Killie won in Paisley. However, the Buddies have been superb this season and will fancy leaving Ayrshire with all three points to continue their super start.
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