Aberdeen FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2024-25 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
- Assistant 1 Alastair Mather
- Assistant 1 David McGeachie
- Assistant 2 Paul McAvinue (Scotland)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | Motherwell FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Aug | Ross County FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Aug | St. Mirren FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 May | Ross County FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Aug | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Aug | Rangers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Aug | Ross County FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 May | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–2 | 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' And we are off! Aberdeen FC vs Motherwell FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' Motherwell FC is showing some good football. However, Motherwell FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' Dan Casey has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 23' Sivert Nilsen catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 23.
- 27' Pape Gueye adds to his 0 season tally! Aberdeen FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 32' Aberdeen FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 37' Aberdeen FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Motherwell FC backline.
- 42' Liam Gordon, a Scotland , has 2 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 46' Time for substitution for Motherwell FC. Davor Zdravkovski is replaced by Jack Vale.
- 51' 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.
- 52' Motherwell FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 57' Jack Vale needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 59' The whistle greets Topi Keskinen as he departs to be replaced by Shayden Morris.
- 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for Slobodan Rubezic on 64.
- 67' That is a card for Motherwell FC. Jack Vale will be fuming at that decision.
- 69' Leighton Clarkson gets the nod from Aberdeen FC. He replaces Kevin Nisbet and will look to change the dynamic.
- 71' Controversy at the stadium! Pape Gueye argues furiously but the card stands.
- 75' Moses Ebiye gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Andy Halliday and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' GOAL! Pape Gueye scores on 80.
- 83' Another change for Aberdeen FC made on 83 minute. Jamie McGrath leaves to be changed by Vicente Besuijen.
- 84' Aberdeen FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Peter Ambrose is hanging Pape Gueye on the field on 84 minute.
- 85' That is a card for Motherwell FC. Paul McGinn will be fuming at that decision.
- 88' Moses Ebiye adds to his 0 season tally! Motherwell FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- Motherwell FC will have plenty to reflect on. Aberdeen FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2
- 1
- 3
-
18
Ante Palaversa ↓ Ester Sokler 69'
- 7
- 33
- 9
- 6
-
14
Pape Gueye ↓ Peter Ambrose 84'
-
81
Topi Keskinen ↓ Shayden Morris 59'
- 21
Bench
- 27
- 15
- 31
-
10
Leighton Clarkson ↑ 69'
-
20
Shayden Morris ↑ 59'
-
17
Vicente Besuijen ↑ 83'
-
32
Peter Ambrose ↑ 84'
- 22
-
19
Ester Sokler ↑ 69'
Coach
Jimmy Thelin
Motherwell FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 13
- 4
- 2
- 16
- 15
-
6
Davor Zdravkovski ↓ Jack Vale 46'
-
9
Zach Robinson ↓ Tony Watt 59'
- 55
- 38
- 23
-
11
Andy Halliday ↓ Moses Ebiye 75'
Bench
- 3
-
52
Tony Watt ↑ 59'
-
24
Moses Ebiye ↑ 75'
- 5
-
77
Jack Vale ↑ 46'
- 90
- 1
- 14
- 21
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
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
1 / 4
1.27
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Motherwell FC
52%
Aberdeen FC or Motherwell FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.8%
1 – 0
11%
0 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 21% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.