Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for St. Mirren vs Kilmarnock in the Premiership. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | St. Mirren vs Kilmarnock |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premiership |
| Date | Saturday, 09 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 15:00 BST |
| Venue | The Smisa Stadium |
Match Prediction: St. Mirren 1-1 Kilmarnock
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 11 Feb 2026 |  Kilmarnock vs  St. Mirren |
4 – 3 | Rugby Park |
| Premiership | 27 Dec 2025 | St. Mirren vs Kilmarnock |
0 – 0 | The Smisa Stadium |
| Premiership | 04 Oct 2025 | Kilmarnock vs St. Mirren |
2 – 0 | Rugby Park |
| Premiership | 29 Mar 2025 | St. Mirren vs Kilmarnock |
5 – 1 | The Smisa Stadium |
| Premiership | 02 Jan 2025 | Kilmarnock vs St. Mirren |
2 – 0 | Rugby Park |
St. Mirren come into this on the back of three straight league defeats, but they have shown at home this season that they can still put together a solid result, as the 2-0 win over Aberdeen showed. Kilmarnock have been a bit more mixed, with two wins, a draw and two defeats in their last five league games, so there is enough inconsistency on both sides to make this feel tight. The head-to-head also points to a competitive game, with Kilmarnock edging the most recent meeting 4-3 after a 0-0 draw in December.
St. Mirren’s likely route is to keep things compact and look for Mikael Mandron to give them a focal point up front, especially with support arriving from midfield. Kilmarnock have enough attacking threat to ask questions, but their recent results suggest they can be contained if St. Mirren stay organised and avoid giving away cheap chances. Match Prediction: St. Mirren 1-1 Kilmarnock
Form Guide & Team Overview
St. Mirren
St. Mirren’s recent league form has dipped, with three defeats in a row against Dundee, Livingston and Celtic. Those results were all by a single goal or two, which suggests they have not been far away, but they have still struggled to turn that into points.
Before that run, they did put together back-to-back wins, beating Aberdeen 2-0 at home and Falkirk 2-1 away. That shows there is still some evidence of a stronger level in this group, particularly when they can get on the front foot.
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 |
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock’s recent league form has been mixed rather than poor, with wins over Dundee United and Livingston, a draw with Dundee and defeats to Aberdeen and Hibernian. The 3-0 win last time out is a positive sign, especially after the 0-1 loss at Aberdeen.
Their results suggest they can be competitive at home, but away from home they have been less reliable, losing 0-3 at Hibernian and 0-1 at Aberdeen. That makes them hard to trust fully, even if there is enough in the recent record to suggest they can threaten here.
Kilmarnock Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 2 May 2026 | Kilmarnock vs  Dundee United |
3 – 0 | W | Rugby Park |
| Premiership | 25 Apr 2026 | Aberdeen vs Kilmarnock |
1 – 0 | L | Pittodrie Stadium |
| Premiership | 11 Apr 2026 | Kilmarnock vs Dundee |
2 – 2 | D | Rugby Park |
| Premiership | 4 Apr 2026 |  Hibernian vs Kilmarnock |
3 – 0 | L | Easter Road Stadium |
| Premiership | 21 Mar 2026 | Kilmarnock vs Livingston |
2 – 0 | W | Rugby Park |
Team News & Injury Report
St. Mirren
- Ryan Mullen (Hamstring Injury)
Kilmarnock
- Djenairo Daniels (Knee Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
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 should give them a narrow shape through the middle, with Allan Campbell and the other midfield runners helping them stay connected between the lines. That setup also gives Mikael Mandron a clear reference point up top, with Roland Idowu able to work off him.
Kilmarnock (4-3-3)
Predicted lineup: Maksymilian Stryjek (Goalkeeper), Findlay Curtis (Defender), George Stanger (Defender), Michael Schjönning-Larsen (Defender), Robbie Deas (Defender), Aaron Tshibola (Midfielder), Greg Kiltie (Midfielder), Tom Lowery (Midfielder), Bruce Anderson (Attacker), Joe Hugill (Attacker), Nicky Clescenco (Attacker)
Kilmarnock’s predicted 4-3-3 should stretch the pitch and give them width through the front line, which can help them get at St. Mirren’s back four. With Bruce Anderson leading the attack, they have a central outlet who can finish moves or bring others into play.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| St. Mirren | Kilmarnock | Text |
|---|---|---|
| St. Mirren | Kilmarnock | Mikael Mandron against Findlay Curtis could be important because St. Mirren will want their main forward to pin Kilmarnock back and create space for others. |
| St. Mirren | Kilmarnock | Allan Campbell against Aaron Tshibola looks like a key midfield duel, with both sides needing control in the centre of the pitch. |
| St. Mirren | Kilmarnock | Mikael Mandron is key for St. Mirren because he gives them a direct attacking outlet and a focal point in the box. |
| St. Mirren | Kilmarnock | Bruce Anderson is key for Kilmarnock because he is the main attacking reference in their front three and can turn chances into goals. |
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