Dundee United FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2020-21 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Dundee United FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Tannadice Park.
- Dundee United FC 33 games · 40 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Motherwell FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 May | Ross County FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Apr | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Apr | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Mar | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | Celtic FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Dundee United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 May | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Apr | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Mar | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 06 Mar | Livingston FC | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Dundee United FC | Motherwell FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #4 |
| 40 | Points | 54 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 9 / 13 / 11 | W / D / L | 14 / 12 / 7 |
| 45 | Scored | 52 |
| 54 | Conceded | 29 |
| -9 | GD | +23 |
| 1.21 | PPG | 1.64 |
| 27% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
41%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Dundee United FC are 7th (40 pts). Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Dundee United FC and Motherwell FC has kicked off!
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Dundee United FC that had 183 games and scored 177 goals.
- 6' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Robbie Crawford comes on to replace Allan Campbell.
- 8' A tactical swap from Motherwell FC — Robbie Crawford on, Allan Campbell off on 8 minutes.
- 13' Lawrence Shankland puts Dundee United FC on the lead.
- 14' The deadlock is broken! Lawrence Shankland gets on the scoresheet on 14 minutes.
- 19' With 0 assists to his name this season, Liam Smith is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
- 24' Stephen O'Donnell has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 29' Dundee United FC have won 177 goals from 183 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 30' The referee calls foul for Chris Long. He receives a Yellow card.
- 33' Archie Meekison is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 34' A stunning finish from Archie Meekison — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 39' It looks like no one’s ball. Dundee United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 44' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Dundee United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 49' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 54' Chris Long makes no mistake. The score reads 4-1 and Motherwell FC are in front.
- 59' That is a Yellow card for Motherwell FC. Devante Cole will be fuming at that decision.
- 62' The Dundee United FC bench stirs into life. Peter Pawlett is withdrawn and Ian Harkes gets his opportunity.
- 64' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Tony Watt comes on to replace Steven Lawless.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Calum Butcher. He replaces Archie Meekison on 69 minute.
- 74' Scotland international Ross Doohan has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 79' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Sam Foley has done his job and it is now time for Mark O'Hara to step up.
- 81' Marc McNulty has so much to prove this time. He replaces Logan Chalmers on 81 minute.
- 85' The referee calls foul for Calum Butcher. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Ricki Lamie is booked for Motherwell FC — Yellow card on 90.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Dundee United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Peter Pawlett ↓ Ian Harkes 62'
- 5
- 66
- 3
- 2
- 53
- 24
-
27
Louis Appere ↓ Jamie Robson 81'
-
32
Archie Meekison ↓ Calum Butcher 69'
-
15
Logan Chalmers ↓ Marc McNulty 81'
- 43
Bench
-
9
Marc McNulty ↑ 81'
- 12
-
18
Calum Butcher ↑ 69'
- 6
-
23
Ian Harkes ↑ 62'
-
17
Jamie Robson ↑ 81'
- 10
- 28
- 19
Coach
Micky Mellon
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
- 9
-
37
Sam Foley ↓ Mark O'Hara 79'
- 5
- 33
- 6
-
14
Steven Lawless ↓ Tony Watt 64'
- 13
- 4
- 11
- 40
Bench
-
7
Mark O'Hara ↑ 79'
- 3
-
32
Tony Watt ↑ 64'
- 15
- 18
- 31
-
8
Robbie Crawford ↑ 6'
- 26
- 12
Coach
Graham Alexander
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Dalby | 4 |
| Ryan Edwards | 2 |
| Lawrence Shankland | 2 |
| Archie Meekison | 2 |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 2 |
| Dylan Levitt | 2 |
| Apostolos Stamatelopoulos | 2 |
| Tony Watt | 2 |
Head to Head
Dundee United FC Form
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.19
Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Dundee United FC or Motherwell FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Dundee United FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Motherwell FC
69%
Dundee United FC or Motherwell FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Dundee United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
9%
0 – 0
8.1%
0 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC
| Handicap | Dundee United FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 21% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.