Dundee United FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Dundee United FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Tannadice Park.
- Dundee United FC 12 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 13 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | Motherwell FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Oct | Hibernian FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Oct | Ross County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Sep | Celtic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Sep | Dundee FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Sep | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | Dundee United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Sep | Ross County FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Sep | Rangers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Sep | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Dundee United FC | Motherwell FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #9 |
| 17 | Points | 13 |
| 12 | Played | 13 |
| 4 / 5 / 3 | W / D / L | 3 / 4 / 6 |
| 17 | Scored | 15 |
| 17 | Conceded | 21 |
| +0 | GD | -6 |
| 1.42 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 33% | Win % | 23% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
Dundee United FC this season
23%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Dundee United FC are 6th (17 pts). Motherwell FC are 9th (13 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Dundee United FC
0-15
4/4
16-30
2/4
31-45
7/1
46-60
–/4
61-75
1/4
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Motherwell FC
0-15
2/3
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/6
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Dundee United FC
| Jesse Randall | 3 G | 3 A |
| Zac Sapsford | 3 G | |
| Lyall Cameron | 2 G | 3 A |
| Will Ferry | 1 G | 1 A |
| Lachlan Rose | 1 G |
Motherwell FC
| Alex Lowry | 3 G | 1 A |
| Lukas Fadinger | 3 G | |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 2 G | 2 A |
| Seb Palmer-Houlden | 2 G | |
| Ibrahim Said | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Dundee United FC and Motherwell FC get this one started.
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Motherwell FC winning 50% of all matches.
- 10' Charlie Mulgrew has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' Connor Shields is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Dundee United FC so far.
- 25' The 25-year-old Dylan Levitt has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 34' Controversy at the stadium! Callum Slattery argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 35' Ryan Edwards has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 35 minutes.
- 40' It’s high time Tam Courts made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 45' Mark O'Hara is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Motherwell FC tonight.
- 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 55' 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 Scott McMann suffering a number of foals already.
- 59' Liam Grimshaw is having his name booked by the referee on 59.
- 64' Over 64 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 66' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kevin van Veen on 66 minutes.
- 70' Tony Watt doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 73' Jeando Fuchs has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 73.
- 77' Charlie Mulgrew has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 77 minutes.
- 80' Louis Appere is replacing Nicky Clark for the Dundee United FC side.
- 82' The whistle greets Callum Slattery as he departs to be replaced by Mark O'Hara.
- 85' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Nathan McGinley.
- 89' Ryan Edwards is having his name booked by the referee on 89.
- Dundee United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Dundee United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 4
- 12
- 66
- 33
- 23
- 7
- 1
-
10
Nicky Clark ↓ Louis Appere 80'
- 19
- 22
Bench
- 14
- 94
-
27
Louis Appere ↑ 80'
- 11
- 21
- 31
- 28
Coach
Tam Courts
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
-
9
Kevin van Veen ↓ Connor Shields 82'
- 7
- 19
- 5
- 32
- 2
- 23
- 1
- 14
-
16
Callum Slattery ↓ Mark O'Hara 82'
Bench
- 28
-
8
Mark O'Hara ↑ 82'
- 3
- 6
- 12
-
29
Connor Shields ↑ 82'
- 21
Coach
Graham Alexander
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Dalby | 4 |
| Archie Meekison | 2 |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 2 |
| Dylan Levitt | 2 |
| Apostolos Stamatelopoulos | 2 |
| Tony Watt | 2 |
| Kevin van Veen | 2 |
| Jamie McGrath | 2 |
Head to Head
Dundee United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.72
Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Dundee United FC to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Dundee United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.69
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Dundee United FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Motherwell FC
44%
Dundee United FC or Motherwell FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Dundee United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 0
10.9%
2 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.7%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
5.4%
1 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
3.1%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC
| Handicap | Dundee United FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 23% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.