Hibernian FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.
- Hibernian FC 33 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Beaton
- Referee Sean Carr
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Referee Gordon Crawford
3 games this season
🟨 2.3/game
⚽ 11.3 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | Motherwell FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Nov | St. Johnstone FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 30 Oct | Livingston FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Oct | Ross County FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Oct | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Oct | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | Hibernian FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Nov | Celtic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Nov | Livingston FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Oct | Rangers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Hibernian FC | Motherwell FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #4 |
| 51 | Points | 54 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 13 / 12 / 8 | W / D / L | 14 / 12 / 7 |
| 51 | Scored | 52 |
| 37 | Conceded | 29 |
| +14 | GD | +23 |
| 1.55 | PPG | 1.64 |
| 39% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Hibernian FC are 5th (51 pts). Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Hibernian FC and Motherwell FC get this one started.
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joe Newell is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Hibernian FC.
- 9' Liam Polworth does the damage! The net is bulging and Motherwell FC surge ahead!
- 14' Over 14 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 17' Liam Grimshaw is having his name booked by the referee on 17.
- 18' The referee has no hesitation. Ryan Porteous is booked for Hibernian FC — Yellow card on 18.
- 21' Against the run of play, Christian Doidge has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 25' GOAL! Florian Kamberi scores on 25. Assisted by Jason Naismith
- 30' Motherwell FC is showing some good football. However, Motherwell FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 35' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Hibernian FC that had 297 games and scored 388 goals.
- 40' Hibernian FC have won 388 goals from 297 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 50' Scott Allan needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 55' 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.
- 60' Ryan Porteous has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 65' Jake Carroll was booked on 65.
- 67' A moment of madness from Jason Naismith on 67 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Hibernian FC will be frustrated.
- 68' Hibernian FC make a change. Florian Kamberi trudges off to be replaced by Martin Boyle on 68 minutes.
- 73' Motherwell FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Daryl Horgan. He replaces Joe Newell on 74 minute.
- 77' Motherwell FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sherwin Seedorf is hanging Jermaine Hylton on the field on 77 minute.
- 81' Motherwell FC make a change. Allan Campbell trudges off to be replaced by James Scott on 81 minutes.
- 84' The whistle greets Scott Allan as he departs to be replaced by Stephen Mallan.
- 85' The referee shows Hibernian FC player a Yellow card on 85.
- 86' A goal from the Ireland international Daryl Horgan! He fires home on 86 to make it 3-1!
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Hibernian FC 3-1 Motherwell FC.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 9
-
11
Joe Newell ↓ Daryl Horgan 74'
- 21
-
23
Scott Allan ↓ Stephen Mallan 84'
-
22
Florian Kamberi ↓ Martin Boyle 68'
- 16
- 4
- 8
- 25
- 20
Bench
- 18
- 17
-
10
Martin Boyle ↑ 68'
-
14
Stephen Mallan ↑ 84'
-
7
Daryl Horgan ↑ 74'
- 1
- 32
Coach
Jack Ross
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
- 9
- 3
- 20
- 5
-
15
Barry Maguire ↓ Mark O'Hara 77'
- 4
-
6
Allan Campbell ↓ James Scott 81'
- 31
- 14
- 19
Bench
-
11
Sherwin Seedorf ↑ 77'
-
52
Mark O'Hara ↑ 77'
- 24
- 1
- 2
-
17
James Scott ↑ 81'
- 12
Coach
Steve Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Martin Boyle | 7 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 5 |
| Kevin van Veen | 4 |
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| Ryan Porteous | 2 |
| Elie Youan | 2 |
| Bevis Mugabi | 2 |
| Myziane Maolida | 2 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.67
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.85
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Motherwell FC
49%
Hibernian FC or Motherwell FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hibernian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
8.9%
2 – 0
8%
0 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 22% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

