Sunday , 16 August 2026

Aberdeen FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Aberdeen FC
4 – 1
Full Time
Motherwell FC
Sat 29 Mar 2025 · 15:00 UTC Pittodrie Stadium 19,274 HT 45' · FT 45'
3–2 5' Callum Slattery
Alfie Dorrington 13' 3–2
Leighton Clarkson 37' 4–1
Kevin Nisbet 77' 4–1
Kevin Nisbet 90+2' 4–1
Pape Gueye 29' Y
Y 68' Callum Slattery
Y 81' Tawanda Maswanhise

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Ross Hardie (Scotland)
  • Assistant 1 Dougie Potter
  • Assistant 2 Gordon McCabe (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

11
4
9
Aberdeen FC 24 games · Avg 2.7 goals Motherwell FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-03-29 Aberdeen FC 4–1 Motherwell FC 2025-01-05 Motherwell FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC 2024-09-14 Aberdeen FC 2–1 Motherwell FC 2024-04-27 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Motherwell FC 2024-03-16 Motherwell FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC

Recent Form

Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Mar Motherwell FC H 4–1 W
15 Mar St. Johnstone FC A 0–0 D
02 Mar Dundee United FC H 2–2 D
25 Feb Celtic FC A 1–5 L
22 Feb Kilmarnock FC H 1–0 W
15 Feb Dundee FC A 2–1 W
Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Mar Aberdeen FC A 1–4 L
15 Mar St. Mirren FC H 2–2 D
01 Mar Rangers FC A 2–1 W
26 Feb Dundee FC H 2–1 W
22 Feb Dundee United FC A 0–1 L
15 Feb Ross County FC H 0–3 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)
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' Aberdeen FC have kicked off against Motherwell FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Callum Slattery puts Motherwell FC on the lead.
  • 10' Kevin Nisbet has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 16 cards already picked up this season.
  • 13' Assisted by Jeppe Okkels with the perfectly-timed delivery and Alfie Dorrington makes no mistake. 1-1!
  • 18' 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.
  • 23' The crowd applauds Liam Gordon as he leaves the pitch. Kofi Balmer steps in for Motherwell FC.
  • 28' With 0 assists to his name this season, Liam Gordon is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
  • 29' Pape Gueye picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 34' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 37' What a moment for Leighton Clarkson! That strike on 37 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 42' Pape Gueye has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 47' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 52' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 57' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 62' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Motherwell FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 63' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. Luke Armstrong is replaced by Tony Watt on 63 minute.
  • 68' Callum Slattery picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 68' A change in the Aberdeen FC ranks — Pape Gueye exits the field as Ester Sokler enters on 68.
  • 69' A change in the Aberdeen FC ranks — Topi Keskinen exits the field as Shayden Morris enters on 69.
  • 74' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kofi Balmer made 4 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 77' Goal! Kevin Nisbet scores his 49 goal in 298 matches.
  • 81' A moment of madness from Tawanda Maswanhise on 81 minutes earns him a card. Motherwell FC will be frustrated.
  • 86' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 90' A change in the Aberdeen FC ranks — Alfie Dorrington exits the field as Oday Dabbagh enters on 90.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Aberdeen FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Aberdeen FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jimmy Thelin

Motherwell FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Wimmer

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

2025-03-29 Aberdeen FC 4–1 Motherwell FC 2025-01-05 Motherwell FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC 2024-09-14 Aberdeen FC 2–1 Motherwell FC 2024-04-27 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Motherwell FC 2024-03-16 Motherwell FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC

Aberdeen FC Form

2025-03-29 Aberdeen FC 4–1 Motherwell FC W 2025-03-15 St. Johnstone FC 0–0 Aberdeen FC D 2025-03-02 Aberdeen FC 2–2 Dundee United FC D 2025-02-25 Celtic FC 5–1 Aberdeen FC L 2025-02-22 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC W 2025-02-15 Dundee FC 1–2 Aberdeen FC W

Motherwell FC Form

2025-03-29 Aberdeen FC 4–1 Motherwell FC L 2025-03-15 Motherwell FC 2–2 St. Mirren FC D 2025-03-01 Rangers FC 1–2 Motherwell FC W 2025-02-26 Motherwell FC 2–1 Dundee FC W 2025-02-22 Dundee United FC 1–0 Motherwell FC L 2025-02-15 Motherwell FC 0–3 Ross County FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.31 Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Aberdeen FC48% Draw28% Motherwell FC24%
Actual: Aberdeen FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.33
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 9%
91%

Double Chance

Aberdeen FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Motherwell FC
52%
Aberdeen FC or Motherwell FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Aberdeen FC29% Draw50% Motherwell FC21%
Actual: Aberdeen FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11.9%
1 – 0
11.6%
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.2%

Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC

Handicap Aberdeen FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 22% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 17% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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