Sunday , 16 August 2026

Aberdeen FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Aberdeen FC
2 – 3
Full Time
Motherwell FC
Sat 13 Aug 2022 · 14:00 UTC Pittodrie Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 35' Callum Slattery
Y 85' Josh Morris

Overview

Match Preview

Aberdeen FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.

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

11
4
9
Aberdeen FC 24 games · Avg 2.7 goals Motherwell FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-08-13 Aberdeen FC 2–3 Motherwell FC 2022-02-19 Motherwell FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC 2021-11-06 Aberdeen FC 0–2 Motherwell FC 2021-09-11 Motherwell FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC 2021-01-23 Aberdeen FC 2–0 Motherwell FC

Recent Form

Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Aug Motherwell FC H 2–3 L
06 Aug St. Mirren FC H 4–1 W
31 Jul Celtic FC A 0–2 L
15 May St. Mirren FC H 0–0 D
11 May St. Johnstone FC A 0–1 L
07 May Hibernian FC A 1–1 D
Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Aug Aberdeen FC A 3–2 W
06 Aug St. Johnstone FC H 1–2 L
31 Jul St. Mirren FC A 1–0 W
14 May Celtic FC A 0–6 L
11 May Heart of Midlothian FC H 2–1 W
07 May Ross County FC A 1–0 W

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)
46% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
50% Clean Sheets
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Aberdeen FC and Motherwell FC is underway.
  • 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Aberdeen FC and Motherwell FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Connor Shields suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' What a strike from Blair Spittal! The score is 0-1.
  • 21' Blair Spittal is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 26' The energy levels are beginning to show. James Goodwin might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 28' Shayden Morris gets the nod from Aberdeen FC. He replaces Matthew Kennedy and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 30' Fresh legs for Aberdeen FC! Shayden Morris comes on to replace Matthew Kennedy.
  • 35' The referee has no hesitation. Callum Slattery is booked for Motherwell FC — Yellow card on 35.
  • 40' A quiet spell here at Pittodrie Stadium. Motherwell FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 42' What a strike from Bojan Miovski! The score is 1-2.
  • 47' Goal! Jonathan Hayes scores his 3 goal in 351 matches.
  • 52' What a moment for Callum Slattery! That strike on 52 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 56' Magnificent from Kevin van Veen! That is 37 goals in 191 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 61' With 0 assists to his name this season, Stephen O'Donnell is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Aberdeen FC.
  • 62' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 62 minute. Blair Spittal leaves to be changed by Joseph Efford.
  • 66' Aberdeen FC make a change. Leighton Clarkson trudges off to be replaced by Jack MacKenzie on 66 minutes.
  • 67' A change in the Aberdeen FC ranks — Leighton Clarkson exits the field as Jack MacKenzie enters on 67.
  • 72' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Motherwell FC that had 294 games and scored 342 goals.
  • 74' The crowd applauds Dean Cornelius as he leaves the pitch. Ross Tierney steps in for Motherwell FC.
  • 79' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 84' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 85' Josh Morris picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 90' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Aberdeen FC.

Lineups

Aberdeen FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach James Goodwin

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Hammell

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Duk 6
Kevin van Veen 5
Bojan Miovski 4
Niall McGinn 3
Theo Bair 3
Blair Spittal 2
Pape Gueye 2
Mark O'Hara 2

Head to Head

2022-08-13 Aberdeen FC 2–3 Motherwell FC 2022-02-19 Motherwell FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC 2021-11-06 Aberdeen FC 0–2 Motherwell FC 2021-09-11 Motherwell FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC 2021-01-23 Aberdeen FC 2–0 Motherwell FC

Aberdeen FC Form

2022-08-13 Aberdeen FC 2–3 Motherwell FC L 2022-08-06 Aberdeen FC 4–1 St. Mirren FC W 2022-07-31 Celtic FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC L 2022-05-15 Aberdeen FC 0–0 St. Mirren FC D 2022-05-11 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Aberdeen FC L 2022-05-07 Hibernian FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC D

Motherwell FC Form

2022-08-13 Aberdeen FC 2–3 Motherwell FC W 2022-08-06 Motherwell FC 1–2 St. Johnstone FC L 2022-07-31 St. Mirren FC 0–1 Motherwell FC W 2022-05-14 Celtic FC 6–0 Motherwell FC L 2022-05-11 Motherwell FC 2–1 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2022-05-07 Ross County FC 0–1 Motherwell FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.08 Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Aberdeen FC30% Draw30% Motherwell FC40%
Actual: Motherwell FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.39
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Aberdeen FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Motherwell FC
70%
Aberdeen FC or Motherwell FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Aberdeen FC22% Draw50% Motherwell FC28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–3 not predicted
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11.3%
0 – 1
10.9%
1 – 0
8.7%
1 – 2
8.2%
0 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.6%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC

Handicap Aberdeen FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 17% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 21% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.