Heart of Midlothian FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Heart of Midlothian FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Tynecastle Park.
- Heart of Midlothian FC 33 games · 70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #4 |
| 70 | Points | 54 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 21 / 7 / 5 | W / D / L | 14 / 12 / 7 |
| 58 | Scored | 52 |
| 28 | Conceded | 29 |
| +30 | GD | +23 |
| 2.12 | PPG | 1.64 |
| 64% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Heart of Midlothian FC are 1st (70 pts). Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Heart of Midlothian FC is hosting Motherwell FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Heart of Midlothian FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Barrie McKay is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Motherwell FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. Paul McGinn is replaced by Stephen O'Donnell on 20 minute.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Heart of Midlothian FC and Motherwell FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. Heart of Midlothian FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 36' Motherwell FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 38' It’s a booking for Heart of Midlothian FC player. Jorge Grant gets a Red card.
- 43' Heart of Midlothian FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 45' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Andrew Halliday makes it 1-0.
- 46' What composure from Andrew Halliday! The Scotland international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 47' Goal! Andrew Halliday scores his 10 goal in 402 matches.
- 52' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 54' The whistle greets Connor Shields as he departs to be replaced by Louis Moult.
- 55' Connor Shields makes way for Louis Moult at the 55 minute mark. A tactical switch from Motherwell FC.
- 59' Against the run of play, Louis Moult has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 60' Louis Moult is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
- 61' What composure from Louis Moult! The England international strokes it home. 3-2.
- 61' A moment of madness from Louis Moult on 61 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Motherwell FC will be frustrated.
- 62' Magnificent from Kevin van Veen! That is 37 goals in 191 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 67' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 67 minutes.
- 72' Poor challenge from Toby Sibbick. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 73' Toby Sibbick picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 75' Josh Ginnelly makes way for Lewis Neilson at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Heart of Midlothian FC.
- 76' Nathaniel Atkinson is replacing Andrew Halliday for the Heart of Midlothian FC side.
- 77' It is a substitution in Heart of Midlothian FC team. Josh Ginnelly is replaced by Lewis Neilson on 77 minute.
- 78' Motherwell FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Blair Spittal on 78.
- 79' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Blair Spittal makes it 3-5.
- 83' Controversy at the stadium! Cameron Devlin argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 84' Motherwell FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 84.
- 87' What a moment for Lawrence Shankland! That strike on 87 puts his side firmly in control.
- 89' Kye Rowles gets the nod from Heart of Midlothian FC. He replaces Barrie McKay and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' What a strike from Lawrence Shankland! The score is 5-5.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Kye Rowles. He replaces Barrie McKay on 90 minute.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Motherwell FC.
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
1.58
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Heart of Midlothian FC or Motherwell FC 75% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Heart of Midlothian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Heart of Midlothian FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Motherwell FC
56%
Heart of Midlothian FC or Motherwell FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Heart of Midlothian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.8%
1 – 0
6.5%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
5.7%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Heart of Midlothian FC
| Handicap | Heart of Midlothian FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 19% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.