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Hamilton Academical FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2019-20
Hamilton Academical FC
0 – 0
Full Time
Motherwell FC
Sat 22 Feb 2020 · 15:00 UTC The Hope CBD Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Johnny Hunt 4' Y
Y 31' Chris Long
Y 34' Mark O'Hara
R 37' Chris Long
Alexandros Gogic 59' Y
Y 73' Mark Gillespie
Y 90' Declan Gallagher

Overview

Match Preview

Hamilton Academical FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at The Hope CBD Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Bobby Madden
  • Referee Drew Kirkland
  • Referee Colin Steven
  • Referee Graham McNeillie

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

5
2
4
Hamilton Academical FC 11 games · Avg 2.4 goals Motherwell FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-02-22 Hamilton Academical FC 0–0 Motherwell FC 2019-12-29 Motherwell FC 1–2 Hamilton Academical FC 2019-08-24 Hamilton Academical FC 1–3 Motherwell FC 2019-04-20 Hamilton Academical FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 2019-03-09 Motherwell FC 3–0 Hamilton Academical FC

Recent Form

Hamilton Academical FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Feb Motherwell FC H 0–0 D
15 Feb Heart of Midlothian FC A 2–2 D
11 Feb Aberdeen FC H 1–3 L
05 Feb St. Mirren FC A 1–1 D
02 Feb Celtic FC H 1–4 L
25 Jan Livingston FC H 2–4 L
Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Feb Hamilton Academical FC A 0–0 D
12 Feb St. Johnstone FC A 1–2 L
05 Feb Celtic FC H 0–4 L
01 Feb Livingston FC A 0–1 L
25 Jan Hibernian FC H 0–0 D
22 Jan Aberdeen FC A 1–0 W

Key Stats

45% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Hamilton Academical FC and Motherwell FC is underway.
  • 4' The referee has no hesitation. Johnny Hunt is booked for Hamilton Academical FC — Yellow card on 4.
  • 9' 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 Liam Donnelly suffering a number of foals already.
  • 14' Marios Ogkmpoe, a Nigeria , has 3 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 19' The travelling Motherwell FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 24' It looks surprising Motherwell FC does not make any changes. Aaron McGowan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 29' The home supporters are growing impatient. Hamilton Academical FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 31' A meaty challenge results in booking for Chris Long on 31.
  • 34' Mark O'Hara was booked on 34.
  • 37' A meaty challenge results in booking for Chris Long on 37.
  • 42' Hamilton Academical FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Motherwell FC's shape.
  • 47' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 47 minutes.
  • 52' The whistle greets Blair Alston as he departs to be replaced by Lewis Smith.
  • 57' Over 57 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 59' That is a Yellow card for Hamilton Academical FC. Alexandros Gogic will be fuming at that decision.
  • 61' Hamilton Academical FC make a change. David Moyo trudges off to be replaced by Andrew Winter on 61 minutes.
  • 66' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 67' The Motherwell FC bench stirs into life. Tony Watt is withdrawn and Ross MacIver gets his opportunity.
  • 72' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 73' Mark Gillespie picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 77' The crowd applauds Rolando Aarons as he leaves the pitch. Jermaine Hylton steps in for Motherwell FC.
  • 82' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Hamilton Academical FC and Motherwell FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 84' Hamilton Academical FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Reegan Mimnaugh is hanging Will Collar on the field on 84 minute.
  • 89' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Hamilton Academical FC that had 106 games and scored 94 goals.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Declan Gallagher.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Hamilton Academical FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Rice

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Robinson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
David Turnbull 3
Tom Aldred 2
Ross Callachan 2
Marios Ogkmpoe 2
Mark O'Hara 2
Chris Long 2
David Moyo 2
Dougie Imrie 1

Head to Head

2020-02-22 Hamilton Academical FC 0–0 Motherwell FC 2019-12-29 Motherwell FC 1–2 Hamilton Academical FC 2019-08-24 Hamilton Academical FC 1–3 Motherwell FC 2019-04-20 Hamilton Academical FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 2019-03-09 Motherwell FC 3–0 Hamilton Academical FC

Hamilton Academical FC Form

2020-02-22 Hamilton Academical FC 0–0 Motherwell FC D 2020-02-15 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–2 Hamilton Academical FC D 2020-02-11 Hamilton Academical FC 1–3 Aberdeen FC L 2020-02-05 St. Mirren FC 1–1 Hamilton Academical FC D 2020-02-02 Hamilton Academical FC 1–4 Celtic FC L 2020-01-25 Hamilton Academical FC 2–4 Livingston FC L

Motherwell FC Form

2020-02-22 Hamilton Academical FC 0–0 Motherwell FC D 2020-02-12 St. Johnstone FC 2–1 Motherwell FC L 2020-02-05 Motherwell FC 0–4 Celtic FC L 2020-02-01 Livingston FC 1–0 Motherwell FC L 2020-01-25 Motherwell FC 0–0 Hibernian FC D 2020-01-22 Aberdeen FC 0–1 Motherwell FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.06 Hamilton Academical FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Hamilton Academical FC or Motherwell FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Hamilton Academical FC33% Draw30% Motherwell FC37%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.35
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Hamilton Academical FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Motherwell FC
67%
Hamilton Academical FC or Motherwell FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Hamilton Academical FC22% Draw50% Motherwell FC28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
11.1%
1 – 0
9%
1 – 2
8.1%
0 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
3.5%
0 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Hamilton Academical FC

Handicap Hamilton Academical FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 18% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 21% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✗
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✗

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