- Aberdeen have not lost in their last 2 home games, where they have picked up consecutive wins against Hibernian FC and Kilmarnock.
- St. Mirren have lost their last 3 away games, and failed to score in their most recent 2 fixtures.
Robinson’s return to Pittodrie
Stephen Robinson faces his former club St. Mirren on Tuesday, and it could be a tough night for the Buddies. Aberdeen are much improved under his stewardship since he took over in March 2026, going back to basics with a focus on defensive shape, discipline on set pieces, and quick transitions. They have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 games, and are the bookies' favourites at 31/25 for this one, with St. Mirren 101/50 odds outsiders.
Craig McLeish has some tactical flexibility and has done as well as could be expected since taking over in this March. He has a balanced squad, and his side are generally compact at the back with 3 central defenders and wing-backs. They are very pragmatic and only press the ball in selected areas, but are enduring a poor spell in form, with 4 straight defeats and only 1 win in their last 5. The Buddies are more of a counter-attacking team than a possession-based side, with Mikael Mandron the most in-form attacker, scoring 2 of their last 4 goals in 5 games.
Dons to edge out a tough game
Aberdeen have a very even home record in the Premiership - Relegation Round 2026 with 6 wins, 5 draws and 6 defeats, averaging 1.53 goals per home game scored and 1.24 conceded. Kevin Nisbet has been a spark in the attack, scoring 2 of their last 5 goals, and Afeez Aremu is starting to find his feet in the side, netting once in two appearances in the Premiership - Relegation Round 2026.
St. Mirren have lost their last 3 consecutive away games in the Premiership - Relegation Round 2026, and conceded an average of 1.83 goals per away game in the competition. Aberdeen have failed to win their last 2 at home to St. Mirren, so there could be a mental block for the hosts, who will have to grind out this result against a disciplined away side.
Aberdeen’s improved home form and St. Mirren’s poor form on the road means that an Aberdeen win to nil is a good alternative bet to the outright win.
