Aberdeen FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aberdeen FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.
- Aberdeen FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | Motherwell FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Oct | Rangers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Oct | Hibernian FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Oct | Dundee FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | Rangers FC | H | 1–6 | L |
| 27 Oct | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Oct | Dundee United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Aberdeen FC | Motherwell FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #8 |
| 8 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 7 | Scored | 9 |
| 8 | Conceded | 11 |
| -1 | GD | -2 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 29% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
H2H (25 games)
48%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Aberdeen FC are 7th (8 pts). Motherwell FC are 8th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/2
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Motherwell FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/5
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
| Kevin Nisbet | 3 G | 2 A |
| Lewis Mayo | 1 G |
Motherwell FC
| Alex Lowry | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 1 G | 2 A |
| Regan Charles-Cook | 1 G | |
| Lukas Fadinger | 1 G | |
| Seb Palmer-Houlden | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Aberdeen FC host Motherwell FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Motherwell FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' Motherwell FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 21' Barry Maguire is having his name booked by the referee on 21.
- 22' Kevin van Veen was booked on 22.
- 27' Aberdeen FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 32' Over 32 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 36' Motherwell FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 36.
- 41' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lewis Ferguson on 42.
- 47' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Aberdeen FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 50' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Kevin van Veen makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 51' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Ricki Lamie comes on to replace Juhani Ojala.
- 56' Dean Campbell is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Motherwell FC so far.
- 57' GOAL! Kevin van Veen scores on 57. Assisted by Sean Goss
- 61' Aberdeen FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Niall McGinn is hanging Dylan McGeouch on the field on 61 minute.
- 64' It’s a booking for Motherwell FC player. Nathan McGinley gets a Yellow card.
- 69' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Jake Carroll comes on to replace Tony Watt.
- 74' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 76' A moment of madness from Bevis Mugabi on 76 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Motherwell FC will be frustrated.
- 77' The referee calls foul for Ross McCrorie. He receives a Yellow card.
- 79' It is a substitution in Aberdeen FC team. Dean Campbell is replaced by Jonathan Hayes on 79 minute.
- 80' Motherwell FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kaiyne Woolery is hanging Kevin van Veen on the field on 80 minute.
- 85' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Barry Maguire made 298 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 90' The referee shows Aberdeen FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
15
Dylan McGeouch ↓ Niall McGinn 61'
- 11
- 16
- 27
- 9
- 8
- 1
-
24
Dean Campbell ↓ Jonathan Hayes 79'
- 19
- 2
Bench
-
10
Niall McGinn ↑ 61'
- 25
- 44
- 23
- 14
- 21
-
17
Jonathan Hayes ↑ 79'
Coach
Stephen Glass
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 27
- 8
-
9
Kevin van Veen ↓ Kaiyne Woolery 80'
- 19
- 5
-
32
Tony Watt ↓ Jake Carroll 69'
- 6
- 1
-
14
Juhani Ojala ↓ Ricki Lamie 51'
- 21
Bench
-
7
Kaiyne Woolery ↑ 80'
-
3
Jake Carroll ↑ 69'
- 23
-
4
Ricki Lamie ↑ 51'
- 16
- 12
- 29
Coach
Graham Alexander
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Duk | 6 |
| Kevin van Veen | 5 |
| Bojan Miovski | 4 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 3 |
| Niall McGinn | 3 |
| Theo Bair | 3 |
| Danny Johnson | 2 |
| Jamie McGrath | 2 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.11
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC or Motherwell FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.35
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Motherwell FC
67%
Aberdeen FC or Motherwell FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
10.6%
1 – 0
9.4%
1 – 2
7.8%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.3%
0 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 18% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 21% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

