Aberdeen FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2020-21 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 Barry Cook
- Referee John Beaton
- Referee Daniel McFarlane
- Referee Stuart Hodge
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | Motherwell FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 17 Sep | Viking FK | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Aug | Hibernian FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Aug | NSI Runavik | H | 6–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | Livingston FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | Aberdeen FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Sep | Coleraine FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Aug | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Aug | Glentoran FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 22 Aug | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 0–1 | 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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Aberdeen FC and Motherwell FC has kicked off!
- 4' GOAL! Mark O'Hara scores on 4.
- 8' GOAL! Chris Long scores on 8.
- 13' Aberdeen FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Motherwell FC's shape.
- 18' Motherwell FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 22' Goal! Bevis Mugabi scores his 8 goal in 10 matches.
- 27' Marley Watkins, a Wales , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 32' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 37' It is a cagey affair so far. Aberdeen FC in their trying to find a way past Motherwell FC's compact .
- 42' Declan Gallagher has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 4 cards already picked up this season.
- 46' The crowd applauds Ash Taylor as he leaves the pitch. Shaleum Logan steps in for Aberdeen FC.
- 47' Aberdeen FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 47.
- 52' Motherwell FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 52.
- 56' Controversy at the stadium! Ross McCrorie argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 61' It’s high time Derek McInnes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 66' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 67' Connor McLennan is replacing Scott Wright for the Aberdeen FC side.
- 71' Lewis Ferguson is having his name booked by the referee on 71.
- 71' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Chris Long exits the field as Jordan White enters on 71.
- 76' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 77' Bruce Anderson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marley Watkins on 77 minute.
- 80' A tactical swap from Motherwell FC — Callum Lang on, Tony Watt off on 80 minutes.
- 85' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 86' A tactical swap from Motherwell FC — Barry Maguire on, Liam Polworth off on 86 minutes.
- 0-3 the final result. Aberdeen FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
50
Marley Watkins ↓ Bruce Anderson 77'
- 11
-
8
Funso-King Ojo ↓ Ryan Edmondson 46'
-
14
Ash Taylor ↓ Shaleum Logan 46'
- 17
- 1
- 4
-
10
Niall McGinn ↓ Tommie Hoban 46'
-
25
Scott Wright ↓ Connor McLennan 67'
- 19
- 40
Bench
- 15
-
32
Ryan Edmondson ↑ 46'
-
3
Tommie Hoban ↑ 46'
-
2
Shaleum Logan ↑ 46'
-
21
Bruce Anderson ↑ 77'
- 24
- 20
-
18
Connor McLennan ↑ 67'
- 22
Coach
Derek McInnes
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
99
Chris Long ↓ Jordan White 71'
- 7
- 16
-
32
Tony Watt ↓ Callum Lang 80'
- 33
- 1
- 2
- 6
- 4
- 31
-
19
Liam Polworth ↓ Barry Maguire 86'
Bench
- 17
-
29
Callum Lang ↑ 80'
- 5
-
15
Barry Maguire ↑ 86'
- 8
- 14
- 11
- 8
-
9
Jordan White ↑ 71'
- 23
Coach
Steve Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Duk | 6 |
| Kevin van Veen | 5 |
| Bojan Miovski | 4 |
| Niall McGinn | 3 |
| Theo Bair | 3 |
| Danny Johnson | 2 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 2 |
| Jamie McGrath | 2 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.96
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Motherwell FC
70%
Aberdeen FC or Motherwell FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
12.3%
0 – 1
12.3%
0 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
6%
2 – 0
4.5%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
2%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 16% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 23% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.