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 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee William Collum
- Referee Andy Milne
- Referee
- Referee Kylie Cockburn
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #4 |
| 33 | Points | 54 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 8 / 9 / 16 | W / D / L | 14 / 12 / 7 |
| 34 | Scored | 52 |
| 53 | Conceded | 29 |
| -19 | GD | +23 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.64 |
| 24% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Dundee FC are 9th (33 pts). Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Dundee FC have kicked off against Motherwell FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Alex Gorrin is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Dundee FC so far.
- 9' A tactical swap from Dundee FC — Roarie Deacon on, Jesse Curran off on 9 minutes.
- 14' Dundee FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Motherwell FC's shape.
- 19' Dundee FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Motherwell FC backline.
- 24' Mark Gillespie has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 29' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 34' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 39' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Motherwell FC that had 293 games and scored 340 goals.
- 43' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Liam Grimshaw.
- 48' It’s high time Jim McIntyre made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 53' 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 Curtis Main suffering a number of foals already.
- 54' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. Gboly Ariyibi is replaced by Elliott Frear on 54 minute.
- 59' Dundee FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 60' What a strike from David Turnbull! The score is 0-1.
- 64' It is a substitution in Dundee FC team. Andrew Nelson is replaced by Kenny Miller on 64 minute.
- 69' Charles Dunne is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Motherwell FC tonight.
- 71' Gael Bigirimana gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Jake Hastie and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' Benjamin Kallman has so much to prove this time. He replaces Craig Curran on 75 minute.
- 80' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. David Turnbull departs to be replaced by Carl McHugh.
- 85' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 90' It is a cagey affair so far. Dundee FC in their trying to find a way past Motherwell FC's compact .
- The final score is 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 |
| Dan Casey | 2 |
| Luke McCowan | 2 |
| Theo Bair | 2 |
| Owen Beck | 1 |
| Allan Campbell | 1 |
| James Scott | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.6
Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.17
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Dundee FC or Draw
46%
Draw or Motherwell FC
82%
Dundee FC or Motherwell FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.5%
0 – 2
13.5%
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 2
8.3%
0 – 3
6.9%
1 – 0
5.8%
1 – 3
4.4%
2 – 1
3.1%
0 – 4
2.7%
2 – 2
2.6%
2 – 0
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Dundee FC
| Handicap | Dundee FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 9% | 87% |
| -0.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| +0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +1 | 41% | 27% | 33% |
| +1.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +2 | 67% | 19% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
55%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.