Dundee FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Dundee FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park.
- Dundee FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee William Collum
- Referee Andy Milne
- Referee
- Referee Kylie Cockburn
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Motherwell FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Jan | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Livingston FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 18 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Dundee FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | Hibernian FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Dec | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Dundee FC | Motherwell FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #3 |
| 3 | Points | 4 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 2 |
| 1 | Conceded | 1 |
| +1 | GD | +1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Dundee FC this season
Dundee FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Dundee FC are 5th (3 pts). Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Dundee FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Dundee FC host Motherwell FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 9' The supporters are chanting for Roarie Deacon. He replaces Jesse Curran on 9 minute.
- 14' Dundee FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 19' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 24' Motherwell FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 29' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 34' Dundee FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 39' 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.
- 43' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Liam Grimshaw on 43 minutes.
- 48' Gboly Ariyibi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 53' Dundee FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 54' The supporters are chanting for Elliott Frear. He replaces Gboly Ariyibi on 54 minute.
- 59' It looks surprising Dundee FC does not make any changes. Curtis Main has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 60' What composure from David Turnbull! The Scotland international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 64' Dundee FC make a change. Andrew Nelson trudges off to be replaced by Kenny Miller on 64 minutes.
- 69' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 71' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. Jake Hastie is replaced by Gael Bigirimana on 71 minute.
- 75' Benjamin Kallman has so much to prove this time. He replaces Craig Curran on 75 minute.
- 80' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. David Turnbull is replaced by Carl McHugh on 80 minute.
- 85' The travelling Motherwell FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 90' The 34-year-old Mark Gillespie has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-1.
Lineups
Dundee FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
21
Andrew Nelson ↓ Kenny Miller 64'
- 17
- 31
- 15
- 2
- 18
- 5
- 27
- 4
-
23
Craig Curran ↓ Benjamin Kallman 75'
Bench
- 29
- 6
-
7
Roarie Deacon ↑ 9'
- 12
-
20
Kenny Miller ↑ 64'
-
19
Benjamin Kallman ↑ 75'
- 28
Coach
Jim McIntyre
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
12
Gboly Ariyibi ↓ Elliott Frear 54'
- 20
- 5
- 9
- 2
- 18
- 14
- 8
-
28
David Turnbull ↓ Carl McHugh 80'
- 23
-
32
Jake Hastie ↓ Gael Bigirimana 71'
Bench
- 44
- 6
- 24
-
4
Carl McHugh ↑ 80'
-
11
Elliott Frear ↑ 54'
-
17
Gael Bigirimana ↑ 71'
- 13
Coach
Steve Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lyall Cameron | 5 |
| David Turnbull | 4 |
| Theo Bair | 2 |
| Dan Casey | 2 |
| Luke McCowan | 2 |
| Joseph Efford | 1 |
| Scott Tiffoney | 1 |
| Nathan Ralph | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.43
Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 86% + Motherwell FC or Draw 80%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.28
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 1.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 2.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 3.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
Dundee FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Motherwell FC
80%
Dundee FC or Motherwell FC
62%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
30.6%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
11.1%
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 2
9.3%
1 – 2
4.6%
0 – 3
2.6%
2 – 0
2.2%
2 – 1
2.2%
1 – 3
1.4%
2 – 2
1.1%
0 – 4
0.6%
Asian Handicap — Dundee FC
| Handicap | Dundee FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 3% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 13% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 27% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 11% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
65%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.