Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for St. Mirren vs Dundee United in the Premiership. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 14:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | St. Mirren vs Dundee United |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premiership |
| Date | Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 14:00 BST |
| Venue | The Smisa Stadium |
Match Prediction: St. Mirren 2-1 Dundee United
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Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 03 Mar 2026 |  Dundee United vs  St. Mirren |
2 – 1 | Tannadice Park |
| Premiership | 06 Dec 2025 | St. Mirren vs Dundee United |
2 – 0 | The Smisa Stadium |
| Premiership | 25 Oct 2025 | Dundee United vs St. Mirren |
3 – 1 | Tannadice Park |
| Premiership | 10 May 2025 | Dundee United vs St. Mirren |
0 – 2 | Tannadice Park |
| Premiership | 11 Jan 2025 | St. Mirren vs Dundee United |
0 – 1 | The Smisa Stadium |
St. Mirren come into this with the better recent single result, having won 2-0 away at Aberdeen, but that sits alongside four defeats in their last five league matches. Dundee United have been a bit more mixed, with a draw against Livingston, two defeats, and two wins in their last five league games, so their form is not as flat. With no xG data available, the clearest guide is the results pattern and the head-to-head, which has been tight and swingy. That points towards a competitive game rather than a one-sided one.
Dundee United have already beaten St. Mirren twice this season, but St. Mirren also have two wins in the last five meetings, so neither side has held a clear edge for long. St. Mirren’s home losses have been a concern, yet Dundee United’s away defeats at Aberdeen and Kilmarnock show they can be exposed on the road. Match Prediction: St. Mirren 2-1 Dundee United
Form Guide & Team Overview
St. Mirren
St. Mirren’s recent league form is patchy, with just one win in their last five and four defeats in that run. The standout result is the 2-0 away win at Aberdeen, but it sits between a 0-3 home loss to Kilmarnock and three other defeats, so consistency has been a problem.
At home, the recent numbers are not especially strong, with losses to Kilmarnock and Livingston in the league. That means they arrive needing a more controlled performance, even if the latest result suggests they can still produce a clean, efficient away display when things click.
St. Mirren Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 12 May 2026 |  Aberdeen vs St. Mirren |
0 – 2 | W | Pittodrie Stadium |
| Premiership | 9 May 2026 | St. Mirren vs  Kilmarnock |
0 – 3 | L | The Smisa Stadium |
| Premiership | 2 May 2026 |  Dundee vs St. Mirren |
1 – 0 | L | Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park |
| Premiership | 25 Apr 2026 | St. Mirren vs  Livingston |
0 – 2 | L | The Smisa Stadium |
| Premiership | 11 Apr 2026 |  Celtic vs St. Mirren |
1 – 0 | L | Celtic Park |
Dundee United
Dundee United’s recent league form is more balanced than St. Mirren’s, with two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five. The wins over Dundee and Livingston show they can score freely at times, but the 0-2 loss at Aberdeen and 0-3 loss at Kilmarnock underline that they have also been vulnerable.
Their most recent result was a 0-0 draw with Livingston, which suggests a slightly more cautious edge to their current run. Away from home, the defeats at Aberdeen and Kilmarnock are the main warning signs, especially against a St. Mirren side that will see this as a chance to respond.
Dundee United Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 12 May 2026 | Dundee United vs Livingston |
0 – 0 | D | Tannadice Park |
| Premiership | 9 May 2026 | Aberdeen vs Dundee United |
2 – 0 | L | Pittodrie Stadium |
| Premiership | 2 May 2026 | Kilmarnock vs Dundee United |
3 – 0 | L | Rugby Park |
| Premiership | 26 Apr 2026 | Dundee United vs Dundee |
3 – 0 | W | Tannadice Park |
| Premiership | 11 Apr 2026 | Dundee United vs Livingston |
3 – 2 | W | Tannadice Park |
Team News & Injury Report
St. Mirren
- Ryan Mullen (Hamstring Injury)
Dundee United
- Amar Fatah (Hamstring Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
St. Mirren (3-1-4-2)
Predicted lineup: R. Sinclair (Goalkeeper), Alex Gogic (Defender), Liam Donnelly (Defender), Marcus Fraser (Defender), Allan Campbell (Midfielder), Jacob Devaney (Midfielder), Mark O'Hara (Midfielder), Miguel Freckleton (Midfielder), Richard King (Midfielder), Killian Phillips (Attacker), Mikael Mandron (Attacker)
St. Mirren’s 3-1-4-2 should give them a solid base with Allan Campbell sitting in front of the back three and helping them stay compact. Killian Phillips and Mikael Mandron can then work as a front pair, with the wide midfielders expected to provide the main support and progression.
Dundee United (3-4-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Dave Richards (Goalkeeper), Bert Esselink (Defender), Ross Graham (Defender), S. Harding (Defender), Panutche Camara (Midfielder), Ryan Strain (Midfielder), Vicko Sevelj (Midfielder), Will Ferry (Midfielder), Johnny Russell (Attacker), N. Farrugia (Attacker), Zachary Sapsford (Attacker)
Dundee United’s 3-4-2-1 gives them width from the wing-backs and a strong central block behind the attacking line. Johnny Russell can operate as one of the advanced attackers, linking play and joining the forward moves while the midfield four try to keep the game balanced.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| St. Mirren | Dundee United | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| St. Mirren | Dundee United | Killian Phillips against Bert Esselink could be important because Phillips will look to attack the space in front of Dundee United’s back three while Esselink has to keep the shape intact. |
| St. Mirren | Dundee United | Allan Campbell against Panutche Camara is a key midfield duel, with both players likely to influence who controls the central areas. |
| St. Mirren | Dundee United | Killian Phillips is key for St. Mirren because he has been part of their recent attacking structure and offers a direct threat in a system built around two forwards. |
| St. Mirren | Dundee United | Johnny Russell is key for Dundee United because he gives them an experienced attacking option in the 3-4-2-1 and can help connect midfield to the front line. |
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