Aberdeen FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aberdeen FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.
- Aberdeen FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Andy Milne
- Referee Gavin Duncan
- Referee Graham Chambers
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | St. Mirren FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell FC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers FC | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk FC | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee United FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | Motherwell FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Livingston FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Mar | Celtic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Feb | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Mar | St. Johnstone FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 1–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Aberdeen FC | Motherwell FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #3 |
| 3 | Points | 4 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 2 |
| 3 | Conceded | 1 |
| -1 | GD | +1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Aberdeen FC are 8th (3 pts). Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Pittodrie Stadium. Aberdeen FC are looking to make home advantage count against Motherwell FC.
- 4' Aberdeen FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Max Lowe on 4.
- 9' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 14' Aberdeen FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 19' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Aberdeen FC and Motherwell FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 24' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Liam Grimshaw made 294 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 29' It looks surprising Motherwell FC does not make any changes. Jake Hastie has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 34' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 36' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jake Hastie makes it 1-1.
- 41' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Aberdeen FC that had 351 games and scored 359 goals.
- 43' Poor challenge from Carl McHugh. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 48' The energy levels are beginning to show. Derek McInnes might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 53' Niall McGinn, a Northern Ireland , has 4 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 54' It’s a booking for Aberdeen FC player. Dominic Ball gets a Yellow card.
- 59' Motherwell FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 60' Time for substitution for Aberdeen FC. Dean Campbell is replaced by Greg Stewart.
- 65' Both keepers have barely been tested. Aberdeen FC and Motherwell FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 68' Rohan Ferguson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mark Gillespie on 68 minute.
- 71' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Niall McGinn makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 76' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 76 minute. Allan Campbell leaves to be changed by Christopher Cadden.
- 81' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 84' Time for substitution for Aberdeen FC. Connor McLennan is replaced by Michael Devlin.
- 89' Andrew Considine has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 351 appearances.
- 90' Assisted by Max Lowe with the perfectly-timed delivery and Niall McGinn makes no mistake. 3-1!
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Aberdeen FC players.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 1
- 4
- 3
- 5
- 21
- 10
-
24
Dean Campbell ↓ Greg Stewart 60'
- 16
- 19
- 27
Bench
- 8
- 9
- 17
-
18
Michael Devlin ↑ 84'
- 20
-
7
Greg Stewart ↑ 60'
- 14
Coach
Derek McInnes
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
12
Gboly Ariyibi ↓ Elliott Frear 76'
-
20
Mark Gillespie ↓ Rohan Ferguson 68'
- 5
- 9
- 4
- 2
- 18
- 14
- 8
- 28
- 32
Bench
- 6
- 24
- 19
-
7
Christopher Cadden ↑ 76'
-
11
Elliott Frear ↑ 76'
- 23
-
13
Rohan Ferguson ↑ 68'
Coach
Steve Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Duk | 6 |
| Kevin van Veen | 5 |
| Bojan Miovski | 4 |
| Niall McGinn | 3 |
| Theo Bair | 3 |
| Stefan Gartenmann | 2 |
| Callum Slattery | 2 |
| Leighton Clarkson | 2 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.1
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.16
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Motherwell FC
60%
Aberdeen FC or Motherwell FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
13.9%
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
2.5%
3 – 0
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 20% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.