Sunday , 16 August 2026

Dundee FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2024-25 RELEGATION ROUND

Premier League · 2024-25
Dundee FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Motherwell FC
Sat 3 May 2025 · 14:00 UTC Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park 5,692 HT 45' · FT 45'
Juan Portales 31' 1–2
1–2 59' Tom Sparrow
1–2 90+1' Tawanda Maswanhise
Joe Shaughnessy 37' Y
R 80' Johnny Koutroumbis
Y 90' Harry Paton
Y 90' Lennon Miller

Overview

Match Preview

Dundee FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Kevin Clancy
  • Assistant 1 David Roome
  • Assistant 2 Scott Anderson (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

4
4
9
Dundee FC 17 games · Avg 2.9 goals Motherwell FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-05-03 Dundee FC 1–2 Motherwell FC 2025-02-26 Motherwell FC 2–1 Dundee FC 2024-12-04 Dundee FC 4–1 Motherwell FC 2024-10-19 Motherwell FC 0–1 Dundee FC 2024-04-06 Dundee FC 2–3 Motherwell FC

Recent Form

Dundee FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 May Motherwell FC H 1–2 L
26 Apr Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–0 W
13 Apr Hibernian FC A 0–4 L
05 Apr St. Mirren FC H 2–0 W
29 Mar Rangers FC H 3–4 L
16 Mar Dundee United FC A 4–2 W
Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 May Dundee FC A 2–1 W
26 Apr St. Johnstone FC H 3–2 W
12 Apr Heart of Midlothian FC H 0–0 D
05 Apr Kilmarnock FC A 0–2 L
29 Mar Aberdeen FC A 1–4 L
15 Mar St. Mirren FC H 2–2 D

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)
53% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Dundee FC this season
50% Clean Sheets
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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Dundee FC is hosting Motherwell FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Australia international Johnny Koutroumbis has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Dundee FC and Motherwell FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Juan Portales made 183 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lyall Cameron, as he is very good at scoring at Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park with 2 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 31' What a moment for Juan Portales! That strike on 31 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 36' The energy levels are beginning to show. Tony Docherty might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 37' Joe Shaughnessy has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 37.
  • 42' Luke Armstrong is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Dundee FC so far.
  • 46' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 46 minute. Harry Paton leaves to be changed by Tawanda Maswanhise.
  • 51' Motherwell FC come into this ranked 8 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 56' A quiet spell here at Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park. Motherwell FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 59' Magnificent from Tom Sparrow! That is 5 goals in 380 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 64' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 66' The whistle greets Oluwaseun Adewumi as he departs to be replaced by Seb Palmer-Houlden.
  • 71' Tawanda Maswanhise needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 3 Yellow cards this season.
  • 72' Juan Portales makes way for Scott Fraser at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Dundee FC.
  • 77' Steve Seddon has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tom Sparrow on 77 minute.
  • 80' Johnny Koutroumbis is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
  • 81' The whistle greets Callum Slattery as he departs to be replaced by Ewan Wilson.
  • 85' Charlie Reilly gets the nod from Dundee FC. He replaces Ryan Astley and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Harry Paton is booked for Motherwell FC — card on 90.
  • 90' Luke Armstrong is replacing Tony Watt for the Motherwell FC side.
  • The points are shared — Dundee FC 1-2 Motherwell FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Dundee FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tony Docherty

Motherwell FC Lineups

4-4-1-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Wimmer

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lyall Cameron 5
David Turnbull 4
Luke McCowan 2
Theo Bair 2
Dan Casey 2
Ryan Sweeney 1
Mika Biereth 1
Danny Johnson 1

Head to Head

2025-05-03 Dundee FC 1–2 Motherwell FC 2025-02-26 Motherwell FC 2–1 Dundee FC 2024-12-04 Dundee FC 4–1 Motherwell FC 2024-10-19 Motherwell FC 0–1 Dundee FC 2024-04-06 Dundee FC 2–3 Motherwell FC

Dundee FC Form

2025-05-03 Dundee FC 1–2 Motherwell FC L 2025-04-26 Heart of Midlothian FC 0–1 Dundee FC W 2025-04-13 Hibernian FC 4–0 Dundee FC L 2025-04-05 Dundee FC 2–0 St. Mirren FC W 2025-03-29 Dundee FC 3–4 Rangers FC L 2025-03-16 Dundee United FC 2–4 Dundee FC W

Motherwell FC Form

2025-05-03 Dundee FC 1–2 Motherwell FC W 2025-04-26 Motherwell FC 3–2 St. Johnstone FC W 2025-04-12 Motherwell FC 0–0 Heart of Midlothian FC D 2025-04-05 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 Motherwell FC L 2025-03-29 Aberdeen FC 4–1 Motherwell FC L 2025-03-15 Motherwell FC 2–2 St. Mirren FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.18 Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Dundee FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Dundee FC38% Draw32% Motherwell FC30%
Actual: Motherwell FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.16
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Dundee FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Motherwell FC
62%
Dundee FC or Motherwell FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Dundee FC27% Draw53% Motherwell FC20%
Actual: Dundee FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.9%
1 – 0
12.3%
0 – 1
10%
2 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
3%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Dundee FC

Handicap Dundee FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 22% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 18% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

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