Saint Mirren FC vs Ross County Best odds and tips

Saint Mirren have been inconsistent in their last five games (W1, D1, L3) but Stephen Robinson’s side are still more likely to win against Ross County on Saturday. The Buddies thrashed Kilmarnock 5-1 at home before losing 2-0 at Dundee FC last weekend and their record is respectable enough to suggest they can do so again. Robinson, who took charge in February 2022, is still working on making his team a consistent force in the Premiership, but their 38 points from 32 games suggests they will be mid-table in 2024-25. Ross County are three points behind them in 10th place and look more like a lower-table team, although Don Cowie’s men have had a tough run of fixtures recently.

The Staggies have won only one of their last five games (W1, L4) and lost their last two to nil against Dundee United and Aberdeen. Cowie, who took over in February 2024, has yet to stamp his mark on the team, but they have the makings of a pragmatic counter-attacking side that can be tough to beat. Saint Mirren are a 4-2-3-1 team with a strong defensive base and a midfield that can transition into attack. They have the firepower to win this game with Toyosi Olusanya leading the line with eight Premiership goals and Caolan Boyd-Munce in form with three in his last five. Ronan Hale is Ross County’s focal point with the same number of goals, but he is unlikely to get as many chances as Olusanya on Saturday.

The bookmakers have Saint Mirren at 1.71 to win this game and they are right to favour the home side, who are the more likely winners. But it may be closer than the odds suggest as Saint Mirren are inconsistent and Ross County will be desperate to stop the rot. A ‘both teams to score’ bet is worth considering here as neither side are solid enough at the back to keep the other at bay.