Dundee United FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2021-22 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Dundee United FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Tannadice Park.
- Dundee United FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr | Motherwell FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 09 Apr | Dundee FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Apr | Hibernian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Mar | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr | Dundee United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Apr | Rangers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Apr | Livingston FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Apr | St. Mirren FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 19 Mar | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Mar | Dundee FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Dundee United FC | Motherwell FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #8 |
| 8 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 9 | Scored | 9 |
| 11 | Conceded | 11 |
| -2 | GD | -2 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 29% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
Dundee United FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Dundee United FC are 9th (8 pts). Motherwell FC are 8th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Dundee United FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
–/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/3
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Motherwell FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/5
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Dundee United FC
| Jesse Randall | 2 G | 2 A |
| Will Ferry | 1 G | 1 A |
| Lachlan Rose | 1 G | |
| Zac Sapsford | 1 G | |
| Emmanuel Agyei | 1 G |
Motherwell FC
| Alex Lowry | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 1 G | 2 A |
| Regan Charles-Cook | 1 G | |
| Lukas Fadinger | 1 G | |
| Seb Palmer-Houlden | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Dundee United FC to score. At the same time, Motherwell FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Jake Carroll has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Motherwell FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' 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.
- 30' Dundee United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Motherwell FC backline.
- 35' Both keepers have barely been tested. Dundee United FC and Motherwell FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 37' Dylan Levitt is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the midfielder.
- 42' The travelling Motherwell FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 47' Dundee United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 47.
- 52' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 55' Sean Goss is having his name booked by the referee on 55.
- 56' The referee shows Dundee United FC player a Yellow card on 56.
- 61' 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.
- 65' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Juhani Ojala has done his job and it is now time for Joseph Efford to step up.
- 70' Over 70 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 74' Scott McMann makes way for Ilmari Niskanen at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Dundee United FC.
- 76' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Bevis Mugabi on 76 minutes.
- 80' The Dundee United FC bench stirs into life. Marc McNulty is withdrawn and Nicky Clark gets his opportunity.
- 85' It’s high time Tam Courts made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 87' Callum Slattery catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 87.
- 88' The referee has no hesitation. Liam Smith is booked for Dundee United FC — Yellow card on 88.
- 89' The crowd applauds Tony Watt as he leaves the pitch. Adrian Sporle steps in for Dundee United FC.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Adrian Sporle is booked for Dundee United FC — Yellow card on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Dundee United FC take all three points.
Lineups
Dundee United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Marc McNulty ↓ Nicky Clark 80'
- 4
- 12
-
33
Scott McMann ↓ Ilmari Niskanen 74'
-
32
Tony Watt ↓ Adrian Sporle 89'
- 2
- 1
- 29
- 17
- 19
- 20
Bench
-
3
Adrian Sporle ↑ 89'
-
7
Ilmari Niskanen ↑ 74'
-
10
Nicky Clark ↑ 80'
- 26
- 22
- 13
- 53
- 58
- 50
Coach
Tam Courts
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 8
-
7
Kaiyne Woolery ↓ Liam Donnelly 80'
- 3
- 5
- 1
- 4
-
14
Juhani Ojala ↓ Joseph Efford 65'
- 16
- 29
- 26
Bench
- 32
-
22
Liam Donnelly ↑ 80'
- 23
- 18
-
20
Joseph Efford ↑ 65'
- 41
Coach
Graham Alexander
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Dalby | 4 |
| Chris Long | 2 |
| Ryan Edwards | 2 |
| Lawrence Shankland | 2 |
| Archie Meekison | 2 |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 2 |
| Dylan Levitt | 2 |
| Apostolos Stamatelopoulos | 2 |
Head to Head
Dundee United FC Form
2022-04-30
Dundee United FC
1–0
Motherwell FC
W
2022-04-24
Dundee United FC
2–3
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2022-04-09
Dundee United FC
2–2
Dundee FC
D
2022-04-02
Hibernian FC
1–1
Dundee United FC
D
2022-03-19
St. Mirren FC
1–2
Dundee United FC
W
2022-03-05
Dundee United FC
2–2
Heart of Midlothian FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.75
Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Dundee United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Dundee United FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Motherwell FC
51%
Dundee United FC or Motherwell FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Dundee United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
7%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 1
5.3%
3 – 1
5.2%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC
| Handicap | Dundee United FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 20% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.