Monday , 2 November 2026

Hibernian FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2026-27
Hibernian FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Motherwell FC
Sun 2 Aug 2026 · 15:30 UTC Easter Road Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 40' Lukas Fadinger pen
Martin Boyle pen 56' 1–1
1–2 85' Ibrahim Said
Josh Mulligan 48' Y
Y 55' Oscar Priestman
Y 68' Lukas Fadinger
Y 76' Thomas Sparrow

Overview

Match Preview

Hibernian FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 12 28
2 Rangers FC 11 24
3 Heart of Midlothian FC 11 20
4 Falkirk FC 12 18
5 Dundee FC 11 17
6 Dundee United FC 11 16
7 St. Johnstone FC 12 14
8 St. Mirren FC 12 14
9 Motherwell FC 12 12
10 Aberdeen FC 11 11
11 Kilmarnock FC 12 9
12 Hibernian FC 11 8

Head-to-Head

10
6
9
Hibernian FC 25 games · Avg 2.5 goals Motherwell FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-08-02 Hibernian FC 1–2 Motherwell FC 2026-05-16 Hibernian FC 0–1 Motherwell FC 2026-03-21 Motherwell FC 0–0 Hibernian FC 2026-01-10 Hibernian FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 2025-11-25 Motherwell FC 2–0 Hibernian FC

Recent Form

Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Aug Motherwell FC H 1–2 L
16 May Motherwell FC H 0–1 L
13 May Rangers FC A 2–1 W
09 May Falkirk FC A 3–1 W
03 May Celtic FC H 1–2 L
26 Apr Heart of Midlothian FC H 1–2 L
Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Aug Hibernian FC A 2–1 W
16 May Hibernian FC A 1–0 W
13 May Celtic FC H 2–3 L
09 May Heart of Midlothian FC H 1–1 D
02 May Falkirk FC A 0–1 L
26 Apr Rangers FC A 3–2 W

Season Stats

Hibernian FC Motherwell FC
#12 Position #9
8 Points 12
11 Played 12
2 / 2 / 7 W / D / L 3 / 3 / 6
11 Scored 14
17 Conceded 20
-6 GD -6
0.73 PPG 1.00
18% Win % 25%

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
25% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season

Hibernian FC are 12th (8 pts). Motherwell FC are 9th (12 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Hibernian FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/2
31-45
1/7
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Motherwell FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/5
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Hibernian FC
Martin Boyle 3 G
Owen Elding 2 G 1 A
Callum Wright 2 G
Motherwell FC
Alex Lowry 3 G 1 A
Tawanda Maswanhise 2 G 2 A
Lukas Fadinger 2 G
Seb Palmer-Houlden 2 G
Ibrahim Said 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Easter Road Stadium!
  • 5' Alex Lowry is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Motherwell FC so far.
  • 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' Hibernian FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 25' Adam Mayor has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 30' Hibernian FC currently sit 5 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 40' Lukas Fadinger makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Motherwell FC are in front.
  • 45' Motherwell 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.
  • 48' It’s gonna be a card for Josh Mulligan.
  • 53' Tawanda Maswanhise has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
  • 55' Oscar Priestman was booked on 55.
  • 56' Martin Boyle adds to his 3 season tally! Hibernian FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 60' The Hibernian FC manager makes a substitution. Adam Mayor departs to be replaced by Rudi Molotnikov.
  • 65' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 66' The Motherwell FC bench stirs into life. Jake Girdwood-Reich is withdrawn and Jamie Knight-Lebel gets his opportunity.
  • 68' A moment of madness from Lukas Fadinger on 68 minutes earns him a card. Motherwell FC will be frustrated.
  • 73' The Hibernian FC manager makes a substitution. Martin Boyle departs to be replaced by Ante Suto.
  • 75' Alex Lowry is ready to make an impact after coming on for Regan Charles-Cook at the 75 minute mark.
  • 76' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Thomas Sparrow on 76 minutes.
  • 81' A quiet spell here at Easter Road Stadium. Motherwell FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 82' Ewan Wilson is replacing Emmanuel Longelo for the Motherwell FC side.
  • 85' Ibrahim Said is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
  • 90' It looks like no one’s ball. Motherwell FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • Another three points for Motherwell FC.

Lineups

Hibernian FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach David Gray

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alfred Johansson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Martin Boyle 8
Kevin Nisbet 5
Kevin van Veen 4
Christian Doidge 3
Lukas Fadinger 2
Ryan Porteous 2
Elie Youan 2
Bevis Mugabi 2

Head to Head

2026-08-02 Hibernian FC 1–2 Motherwell FC 2026-05-16 Hibernian FC 0–1 Motherwell FC 2026-03-21 Motherwell FC 0–0 Hibernian FC 2026-01-10 Hibernian FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 2025-11-25 Motherwell FC 2–0 Hibernian FC

Hibernian FC Form

2026-08-02 Hibernian FC 1–2 Motherwell FC L 2026-05-16 Hibernian FC 0–1 Motherwell FC L 2026-05-13 Rangers FC 1–2 Hibernian FC W 2026-05-09 Falkirk FC 1–3 Hibernian FC W 2026-05-03 Hibernian FC 1–2 Celtic FC L 2026-04-26 Hibernian FC 1–2 Heart of Midlothian FC L

Motherwell FC Form

2026-08-02 Hibernian FC 1–2 Motherwell FC W 2026-05-16 Hibernian FC 0–1 Motherwell FC W 2026-05-13 Motherwell FC 2–3 Celtic FC L 2026-05-09 Motherwell FC 1–1 Heart of Midlothian FC D 2026-05-02 Falkirk FC 1–0 Motherwell FC L 2026-04-26 Rangers FC 2–3 Motherwell FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.01 Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Hibernian FC27% Draw29% Motherwell FC44%
Actual: Motherwell FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Hibernian FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Motherwell FC
73%
Hibernian FC or Motherwell FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Hibernian FC20% Draw50% Motherwell FC30%
Actual: Motherwell FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 1
11.6%
0 – 0
11.5%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 0
4.6%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC

Handicap Hibernian FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 16% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 57% — 43%
+1 57% 22% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 13% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✓

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