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 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Aberdeen FC and Motherwell FC get this one started.
- 5' Motherwell FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' Aberdeen FC have won 359 goals from 351 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' The travelling Motherwell FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 21' A meaty challenge results in booking for Barry Maguire on 21.
- 22' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Kevin van Veen.
- 27' Ross McCrorie has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 32' Aberdeen FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 36' Jordan Roberts has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 36.
- 41' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 42' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Lewis Ferguson on 42 minutes.
- 47' Kevin van Veen has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 50' Kevin van Veen makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Motherwell FC are in front.
- 51' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Juhani Ojala exits the field as Ricki Lamie enters on 51.
- 56' Aberdeen FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 57' Kevin van Veen adds to his 0 season tally! Motherwell FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 61' Aberdeen FC ring the changes. Dylan McGeouch has done his job and it is now time for Niall McGinn to step up.
- 64' Controversy at the stadium! Nathan McGinley argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 69' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. Tony Watt is replaced by Jake Carroll on 69 minute.
- 74' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Bevis Mugabi on 76.
- 77' Aberdeen FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 79' Aberdeen FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jonathan Hayes is hanging Dean Campbell on the field 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' Over 85 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 90' A moment of madness from Funso-King Ojo on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Aberdeen FC will be frustrated.
- It finishes all square. Aberdeen FC and Motherwell FC share the spoils 0-2.
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 |
| Niall McGinn | 3 |
| Theo Bair | 3 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 2 |
| Jamie McGrath | 2 |
| Stefan Gartenmann | 2 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.6
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC or Draw 77% + Under 2.5 goals 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.79
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 1.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 2.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 3.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Motherwell FC
77%
Aberdeen FC or Motherwell FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
19%
0 – 1
18.5%
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
7.1%
0 – 3
4.4%
2 – 1
3.5%
1 – 3
2.9%
2 – 0
2.8%
2 – 2
2.3%
0 – 4
1.3%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 13% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +1 | 51% | 27% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 15% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
55%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

