Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Aberdeen vs St. Mirren in the Premiership. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Aberdeen vs St. Mirren |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premiership |
| Date | Tuesday, 12 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 19:45 BST |
| Venue | Pittodrie Stadium |
Match Prediction: Aberdeen 1-1 St. Mirren
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 04 Apr 2026 |  St. Mirren vs  Aberdeen |
2 – 0 | The Smisa Stadium |
| Premiership | 03 Dec 2025 | Aberdeen vs St. Mirren |
3 – 3 | Pittodrie Stadium |
| Premiership | 18 Oct 2025 | St. Mirren vs Aberdeen |
0 – 1 | The Smisa Stadium |
| Premiership | 03 May 2025 | St. Mirren vs Aberdeen |
1 – 0 | The Smisa Stadium |
| Premiership | 25 Jan 2025 | Aberdeen vs St. Mirren |
0 – 3 | Pittodrie Stadium |
Aberdeen come into this at Pittodrie with a decent recent home return, having beaten Kilmarnock and Hibernian without conceding in those two matches. St. Mirren, though, have already shown they can handle this fixture, winning 2-0 in the reverse league meeting on 4 April 2026, so there is enough evidence to expect a competitive game rather than a one-sided one. With no xG data available, the clearest guide is the recent scorelines, which point to Aberdeen having more control at home but St. Mirren carrying a threat in transition and from a compact shape.
The head-to-head record suggests goals are possible, but not always in abundance, with three of the last five meetings decided by a single goal or ending level. Aberdeen’s recent results show they can keep things tight when organised, while St. Mirren’s latest league run includes three straight defeats, which may leave them needing to be efficient rather than expansive. Match Prediction: Aberdeen 1-1 St. Mirren
Form Guide & Team Overview
Aberdeen
Aberdeen’s recent league form is mixed but not poor, with a draw at Livingston followed by home wins over Kilmarnock and Hibernian. Those two home victories came without conceding, which is a useful sign for a side returning to Pittodrie.
The wider picture is less convincing because Aberdeen lost 0-2 away to St. Mirren and 1-4 away to Rangers in the two matches before that. Even so, the home results suggest they are more reliable when they can set the tempo themselves.
Aberdeen Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 1 May 2026 |  Livingston vs Aberdeen |
2 – 2 | D | Tony Macaroni Arena |
| Premiership | 25 Apr 2026 | Aberdeen vs  Kilmarnock |
1 – 0 | W | Pittodrie Stadium |
| Premiership | 11 Apr 2026 | Aberdeen vs  Hibernian |
2 – 0 | W | Pittodrie Stadium |
| Premiership | 4 Apr 2026 | St. Mirren vs Aberdeen |
2 – 0 | L | The Smisa Stadium |
| Premiership | 21 Mar 2026 |  Rangers vs Aberdeen |
4 – 1 | L | Ibrox Stadium |
St. Mirren
St. Mirren arrive on the back of three straight league defeats, losing away to Dundee, at home to Livingston and away to Celtic. That run points to a side that has struggled to find goals and has been kept to one or fewer in each of those matches.
Before that, St. Mirren beat Aberdeen 2-0 at home and also won 2-1 away to Falkirk. The recent split in results shows they can still be effective when the game suits them, but the current league run is clearly the stronger form reference.
St. Mirren Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Premiership | 4 Apr 2026 | St. Mirren vs Aberdeen |
2 – 0 | W | The Smisa Stadium |
| Premiership | 21 Mar 2026 |  Falkirk vs St. Mirren |
1 – 2 | W | Falkirk Community Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
Aberdeen
- Tom McIntyre (Muscle Injury)
St. Mirren
- Ryan Mullen (Hamstring Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Aberdeen (3-4-1-2)
Predicted lineup: Dimitar Mitov (Goalkeeper), Gavin Molloy (Defender), Jack Milne (Defender), Liam Morrison (Defender), Afeez Aremu (Midfielder), Alexander Jensen (Midfielder), Dennis Geiger (Midfielder), Mitchel Frame (Midfielder), Kevin Nisbet (Attacker), Stuart Armstrong (Attacker), Toyosi Olusanya (Attacker)
Aberdeen’s predicted 3-4-1-2 should give them a solid base at the back while still keeping two forwards high enough to pressure St. Mirren’s defence. The shape also allows Kevin Nisbet and Stuart Armstrong to work close together, with support arriving from midfield runners.
St. Mirren (4-3-1-2)
Predicted lineup: R. Sinclair (Goalkeeper), Jayden Richardson (Defender), Miguel Freckleton (Defender), Richard King (Defender), Scott Tanser (Defender), Allan Campbell (Midfielder), Jacob Devaney (Midfielder), Killian Phillips (Midfielder), Mark O'Hara (Midfielder), Mikael Mandron (Attacker), Roland Idowu (Attacker)
St. Mirren’s predicted 4-3-1-2 gives them a compact structure through the middle, which should help them stay organised against Aberdeen’s front two. With Mikael Mandron and Roland Idowu ahead of the midfield three, they have a setup that can look for direct attacks and quick combinations.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Aberdeen | St. Mirren | Text |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | St. Mirren | Kevin Nisbet against Jayden Richardson could be important because Aberdeen will want Nisbet’s movement to test St. Mirren’s right side. |
| Aberdeen | St. Mirren | Afeez Aremu against Allan Campbell is a key midfield duel because both sides need control in the centre to dictate the tempo. |
| Aberdeen | St. Mirren | Kevin Nisbet is key for Aberdeen because he has been part of their recent attacking structure and gives them a focal point in the final third. |
| Aberdeen | St. Mirren | Mikael Mandron is key for St. Mirren because he offers their main attacking reference and a route to goal in a compact away setup. |
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