Dundee FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Dundee FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Dens Park.
- Dundee FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David Dickinson
- Assistant 1 David McGeachie
- Assistant 2 Graham McNeillie
- 4th Official Craig Napier
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | Motherwell FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 May | Livingston FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 May | Hibernian FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 07 May | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Apr | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Apr | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | Dundee FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 May | Dundee United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 24 May | Livingston FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 May | Ross County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 May | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 May | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–0 | W |
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Dundee FC and Motherwell FC get this one started.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Dundee FC and Motherwell FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 6' Another substitution for Dundee FC to replace Juan Portales by Josh Mulligan on 6 minute.
- 11' It is a cagey affair so far. Dundee FC in their trying to find a way past Motherwell FC's compact .
- 16' 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.
- 21' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Dundee FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 26' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 31' Motherwell FC have won 342 goals from 294 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 36' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 41' The energy levels are beginning to show. Stuart Kettlewell might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 45' Theo Bair does the damage! The net is bulging and Motherwell FC surge ahead!
- 50' 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.
- 55' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 60' Dundee FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Motherwell FC backline.
- 65' England international Malachi Boateng has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 68' Lyall Cameron adds to his 0 season tally! Dundee FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 72' The referee has no hesitation. Pape Souare is booked for Motherwell FC — card on 72.
- 74' Nathan McGinley gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Pape Souare and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Nathan McGinley.
- 84' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Dundee FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 88' Joe Efford gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Theo Bair and will look to change the dynamic.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Dundee FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 5
- 17
- 10
- 6
- 16
- 14
- 22
- 3
- 29
- 23
Bench
- 1
- 2
- 8
- 7
- 20
- 24
- 19
-
15
Josh Mulligan ↑ 6'
- 11
Coach
Tony Docherty
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 99
- 5
- 2
- 16
- 1
- 8
- 15
-
14
Theo Bair ↓ Joe Efford 88'
- 7
-
77
Pape Souare ↓ Nathan McGinley 74'
- 38
Bench
- 13
- 20
-
19
Nathan McGinley ↑ 74'
- 6
- 4
- 17
- 30
- 33
-
11
Joe Efford ↑ 88'
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lyall Cameron | 5 |
| David Turnbull | 4 |
| Theo Bair | 2 |
| Dan Casey | 2 |
| Luke McCowan | 2 |
| Gael Bigirimana | 1 |
| Paul McMullan | 1 |
| Georgie Gent | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.91
Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 75% + Dundee FC or Draw 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.72
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 1.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 2.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 3.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Dundee FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Motherwell FC
65%
Dundee FC or Motherwell FC
65%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
20.5%
1 – 0
14.8%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
12.9%
2 – 0
7%
2 – 1
5.9%
0 – 2
5.5%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
2.6%
3 – 0
2.1%
3 – 1
1.9%
1 – 3
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Dundee FC
| Handicap | Dundee FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 22% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 19% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.