Hibernian FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League .
- Hibernian FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 13 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Jordon Stokoe
- Referee David Doig
- Referee Gavin Duncan
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | Motherwell FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Aug | PAE Asteras Tripolis | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jul | PAE Asteras Tripolis | H | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Jul | NSI Runavik | A | 6–4 | W |
| 12 Jul | NSI Runavik | H | 6–1 | W |
| 03 Dec | SSC Napoli | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | Hibernian FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Nov | Shaftesbury FC | A | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Hibernian FC | Motherwell FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #9 |
| 11 | Points | 13 |
| 12 | Played | 13 |
| 3 / 2 / 7 | W / D / L | 3 / 4 / 6 |
| 15 | Scored | 15 |
| 17 | Conceded | 21 |
| -2 | GD | -6 |
| 0.92 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 25% | Win % | 23% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
H2H (25 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
23%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Hibernian FC are 10th (11 pts). Motherwell FC are 9th (13 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hibernian FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/2
31-45
1/7
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/1
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Motherwell FC
0-15
2/3
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/6
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Hibernian FC
| Callum Wright | 3 G | 1 A |
| Martin Boyle | 3 G | |
| Owen Elding | 2 G | 1 A |
Motherwell FC
| Alex Lowry | 3 G | 1 A |
| Lukas Fadinger | 3 G | |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 2 G | 2 A |
| Seb Palmer-Houlden | 2 G | |
| Ibrahim Said | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Hibernian FC launch into their encounter with Motherwell FC.
- 5' Hibernian FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Motherwell FC backline.
- 7' Motherwell FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 7.
- 12' 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.
- 17' Hibernian FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 22' Motherwell FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 27' The 40-year-old Marvin Bartley has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 29' Lian Donnelly is having his name booked by the referee on 29.
- 30' What a strike from Stephen Mallan! The score is 1-0.
- 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Hibernian FC and Motherwell FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 40' Over 40 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 45' Samuel Eduok has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 46' Motherwell FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gael Bigirimana is hanging Liam Grimshaw on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' GOAL! Martin Boyle fires home to make it 3-0!
- 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. Hibernian FC and Motherwell FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 61' It’s high time Steve Robinson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 63' Danny Johnson gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Curtis Main and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' David Gray makes way for Vykintas Slivka at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hibernian FC.
- 69' Danny Johnson, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 74' Hibernian 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.
- 79' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 80' John McGinn makes way for Danny Swanson at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hibernian FC.
- 83' Martin Boyle was booked on 83.
- 88' Motherwell FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Hibernian FC 3-0 Motherwell FC.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
John McGinn ↓ Danny Swanson 80'
- 10
-
14
Stephen Mallan ↓ Jamie MacLaren 64'
- 31
- 25
- 16
- 4
- 6
- 36
-
2
David Gray C ↓ Vykintas Slivka 64'
- 32
Bench
- 26
-
11
Danny Swanson ↑ 80'
- 22
-
8
Vykintas Slivka ↑ 64'
- 21
- 43
-
9
Jamie MacLaren ↑ 64'
Coach
Neil Lennon
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
9
Curtis Main ↓ Danny Johnson 63'
- 6
- 22
- 19
- 1
- 4
- 2
-
14
Liam Grimshaw ↓ Gael Bigirimana 46'
- 7
- 15
Bench
- 20
-
24
Danny Johnson ↑ 63'
- 28
-
11
Elliott Frear ↑ 46'
-
17
Gael Bigirimana ↑ 46'
- 35
- 23
Coach
Steve Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.49
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC to win 68% + Over 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Motherwell FC
32%
Hibernian FC or Motherwell FC
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.1%
2 – 1
9%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
8.7%
1 – 1
8.2%
3 – 1
7.4%
4 – 0
5.5%
0 – 0
4.9%
4 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
3.2%
1 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -2 | 30% | 21% | 50% |
| -1.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| -1 | 50% | 22% | 28% |
| -0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

