Heart of Midlothian FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Heart of Midlothian FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Tynecastle Park.
- Heart of Midlothian FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | Motherwell FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 30 Oct | Ross County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 16 Oct | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Oct | Rangers FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Oct | Dundee United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Oct | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Oct | Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Oct | Hibernian FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Oct | Ross County FC | A | 5–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Heart of Midlothian FC | Motherwell FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #3 |
| 3 | Points | 4 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| 5 | Scored | 2 |
| 2 | Conceded | 1 |
| +3 | GD | +1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Heart of Midlothian FC are 4th (3 pts). Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Heart of Midlothian FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/2
■ 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 match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Heart of Midlothian FC to score. At the same time, Motherwell FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' Stephen O'Donnell is replacing Paul McGinn for the Motherwell FC side.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Heart of Midlothian FC and Motherwell FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Michael Smith is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
- 35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Heart of Midlothian FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 36' Poor challenge from Ricki Lamie. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 38' It’s a booking for Heart of Midlothian FC player. Jorge Grant gets a Red card.
- 43' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 45' The Scotland Andrew Halliday breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 1-0!
- 46' Magnificent from Andrew Halliday! That is 10 goals in 403 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 47' Goal! Andrew Halliday scores his 10 goal in 403 matches.
- 52' Supporters expect more eagerness from Josh Ginnelly, as he is very good at scoring at Tynecastle Park with 11 goals in the last 8 games.
- 54' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Connor Shields departs to be replaced by Louis Moult.
- 55' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Connor Shields has done his job and it is now time for Louis Moult to step up.
- 59' The England Louis Moult breaks the deadlock on 59 minutes. 3-1!
- 60' Poor challenge from Louis Moult. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 61' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Louis Moult makes it 3-2.
- 61' Motherwell FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 62' Against the run of play, Kevin van Veen has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 67' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 72' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Toby Sibbick.
- 73' Toby Sibbick was booked on 73.
- 75' It is a substitution in Heart of Midlothian FC team. Josh Ginnelly is replaced by Lewis Neilson on 75 minute.
- 76' Nathaniel Atkinson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Andrew Halliday at the 76 minute mark.
- 77' The Heart of Midlothian FC manager makes a substitution. Josh Ginnelly departs to be replaced by Lewis Neilson.
- 78' The Scotland Blair Spittal breaks the deadlock on 78 minutes. 3-4!
- 79' The Scotland Blair Spittal breaks the deadlock on 79 minutes. 3-5!
- 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Cameron Devlin.
- 84' The referee has no hesitation. Stuart McKinstry is booked for Motherwell FC — Yellow card on 84.
- 87' What a moment for Lawrence Shankland! That strike on 87 puts his side firmly in control.
- 89' Kye Rowles is replacing Barrie McKay for the Heart of Midlothian FC side.
- 89' Lawrence Shankland makes no mistake. The score reads 5-5 and Heart of Midlothian FC are in front.
- 90' Kye Rowles is replacing Barrie McKay for the Heart of Midlothian FC side.
- The points are shared — Heart of Midlothian FC 3-2 Motherwell FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
18
Barrie McKay ↓ Kye Rowles 90'
- 77
-
30
Josh Ginnelly ↓ Lewis Neilson 77'
- 7
- 14
- 1
- 2
- 16
- 9
- 19
Bench
-
15
Kye Rowles ↑ 90'
- 27
- 28
-
12
Nathaniel Atkinson ↑ 77'
- 17
- 8
- 22
-
20
Lewis Neilson ↑ 77'
- 39
Coach
Robbie Neilson
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 27
- 9
-
16
Paul McGinn ↓ Stephen O'Donnell 20'
- 1
- 4
- 8
- 17
- 7
-
29
Connor Shields ↓ Louis Moult 55'
- 15
Bench
- 13
-
21
Louis Moult ↑ 55'
- 23
- 5
-
2
Stephen O'Donnell ↑ 20'
- 6
- 18
- 26
- 38
Coach
Steven Hammell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lawrence Shankland | 10 |
| Blair Spittal | 4 |
| Andrew Halliday | 4 |
| Alan Forrest | 3 |
| Chris Long | 2 |
| Steven Naismith | 2 |
| Louis Moult | 2 |
| Ricki Lamie | 2 |
Head to Head
Heart of Midlothian FC Form
2022-11-06
Heart of Midlothian FC
3–2
Motherwell FC
W
2022-10-30
Ross County FC
1–2
Heart of Midlothian FC
W
2022-10-22
Heart of Midlothian FC
3–4
Celtic FC
L
2022-10-16
Aberdeen FC
2–0
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2022-10-09
Kilmarnock FC
2–2
Heart of Midlothian FC
D
2022-10-01
Heart of Midlothian FC
0–4
Rangers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.44
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Heart of Midlothian FC or Motherwell FC 74% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Heart of Midlothian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Heart of Midlothian FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Motherwell FC
57%
Heart of Midlothian FC or Motherwell FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Heart of Midlothian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
8.2%
0 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
7.8%
1 – 0
7.8%
0 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Heart of Midlothian FC
| Handicap | Heart of Midlothian FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

