Hibernian FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2020-21 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 Nick Walsh
- Referee Greg Aitken
- Referee John McCrossan
- Referee
7 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.1 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Motherwell FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Aug | Dundee United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Aug | Livingston FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 01 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Mar | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Hibernian FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Aug | Livingston FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Aug | Dundee United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Aug | Ross County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Mar | Ross County FC | H | 4–1 | W |
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' The ball is rolling at Easter Road Stadium. Hibernian FC are looking to make home advantage count against Motherwell FC.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' Motherwell FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 35' Kevin Nisbet has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 40' Both keepers have barely been tested. Hibernian FC and Motherwell FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 50' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 54' The whistle greets Sherwin Seedorf as he departs to be replaced by Jermaine Hylton.
- 56' Another substitution for Hibernian FC to replace Daryl Horgan by Scott Allan on 56 minute.
- 61' 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.
- 66' With 0 assists to his name this season, Callum Lang is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Hibernian FC.
- 71' It looks like no one’s ball. Hibernian FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 72' Poor challenge from Allan Campbell. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 73' The whistle greets Jordan White as he departs to be replaced by Tony Watt.
- 78' Hibernian FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 78.
- 79' The crowd applauds Josh Doig as he leaves the pitch. Lewis Stevenson steps in for Hibernian FC.
- 84' Hibernian FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 89' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Hibernian FC and Motherwell FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 90' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Stephen O'Donnell has done his job and it is now time for Liam Grimshaw to step up.
- 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
11
Joe Newell ↓ Melker Hallberg 56'
- 10
- 13
- 6
-
7
Daryl Horgan ↓ Scott Allan 56'
- 4
- 1
- 5
-
25
Josh Doig ↓ Lewis Stevenson 79'
- 15
Bench
-
23
Scott Allan ↑ 56'
- 14
-
16
Lewis Stevenson ↑ 79'
- 2
- 24
- 27
- 19
- 21
-
20
Melker Hallberg ↑ 56'
Coach
Jack Ross
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
-
29
Callum Lang ↓ Chris Long 73'
- 7
- 16
- 33
- 1
- 6
- 8
- 4
- 31
-
9
Jordan White ↓ Tony Watt 73'
Bench
-
99
Chris Long ↑ 73'
-
32
Tony Watt ↑ 73'
- 15
-
2
Liam Grimshaw ↑ 90'
-
14
Jermaine Hylton ↑ 54'
- 11
- 21
- 19
- 23
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
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.99
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Motherwell FC
61%
Hibernian FC or Motherwell FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
12.5%
0 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 0
6.5%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 1
2.2%
1 – 3
2.1%
3 – 0
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 20% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 20% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.