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Hibernian FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Hibernian FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Motherwell FC
Sat 27 Feb 2021 · 15:00 UTC Easter Road Stadium HT 45+5' · FT 45+8'
Martin Boyle 80' Y
Paul Hanlon 81' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee David McGeachie
  • Referee Alan Muir
  • Referee
  • Referee

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 2 6
2 St. Mirren FC 2 6
3 Motherwell FC 2 4
4 Heart of Midlothian FC 2 3
5 Dundee FC 2 3
6 St. Johnstone FC 2 3
7 Hibernian FC 2 3
8 Aberdeen FC 2 3
9 Rangers FC 2 1
10 Falkirk FC 2 1
11 Dundee United FC 2 1
12 Kilmarnock FC 2 0

Head-to-Head

10
6
9
Hibernian FC 25 games · Avg 2.5 goals Motherwell FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-27 Hibernian FC 0–2 Motherwell FC 2020-12-05 Motherwell FC 0–3 Hibernian FC 2020-08-15 Hibernian FC 0–0 Motherwell FC 2020-01-25 Motherwell FC 0–0 Hibernian FC 2019-11-23 Hibernian FC 3–1 Motherwell FC

Recent Form

Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Feb Motherwell FC H 0–2 L
20 Feb Hamilton Academical FC H 2–0 W
06 Feb Aberdeen FC H 2–0 W
02 Feb St. Mirren FC A 2–1 W
30 Jan Dundee United FC A 2–0 W
27 Jan Rangers FC H 0–1 L
Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Feb Hibernian FC A 2–0 W
24 Feb St. Mirren FC A 0–0 D
20 Feb St. Johnstone FC H 0–3 L
13 Feb Hamilton Academical FC H 1–4 L
10 Feb Kilmarnock FC A 1–0 W
06 Feb Celtic FC A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Hibernian FC Motherwell FC
#7 Position #3
3 Points 4
2 Played 2
1 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 1 / 1 / 0
3 Scored 2
3 Conceded 1
+0 GD +1
1.50 PPG 2.00
50% Win % 50%

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
50% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season

Hibernian FC are 7th (3 pts). Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Hibernian FC welcome Motherwell FC for this crunch clash at Easter Road Stadium.
  • 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Motherwell FC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Nathan McGinley is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
  • 15' Paul McGinn has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 33 cards already picked up this season.
  • 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Hibernian FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 25' Jordan Roberts makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Motherwell FC are in front.
  • 30' Robbie Crawford has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 35' Martin Boyle has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
  • 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 41' Jake Carroll makes way for Nathan McGinley at the 41 minute mark. A tactical switch from Motherwell FC.
  • 46' The deadlock is broken! Devante Cole gets on the scoresheet on 46 minutes.
  • 46' Kevin Nisbet has so much to prove this time. He replaces Darren McGregor on 46 minute.
  • 49' It is a substitution in Hibernian FC team. Jamie Murphy is replaced by Ryan Porteous on 49 minute.
  • 54' 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.
  • 59' The 36-year-old Jamie Murphy has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 64' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Hibernian FC and Motherwell FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 69' Liam Kelly is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hibernian FC so far.
  • 70' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Tony Watt has done his job and it is now time for Declan Gallagher to step up.
  • 75' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Graham Alexander will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 79' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Jordan Roberts departs to be replaced by Steven Lawless.
  • 80' Poor challenge from Martin Boyle. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 81' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Paul Hanlon on 81 minutes.
  • 86' Hibernian FC have won 389 goals from 298 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • Full Time. Motherwell FC beats Hibernian FC

Lineups

Hibernian FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jack Ross

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Graham Alexander

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

2021-02-27 Hibernian FC 0–2 Motherwell FC 2020-12-05 Motherwell FC 0–3 Hibernian FC 2020-08-15 Hibernian FC 0–0 Motherwell FC 2020-01-25 Motherwell FC 0–0 Hibernian FC 2019-11-23 Hibernian FC 3–1 Motherwell FC

Hibernian FC Form

2021-02-27 Hibernian FC 0–2 Motherwell FC L 2021-02-20 Hibernian FC 2–0 Hamilton Academical FC W 2021-02-06 Hibernian FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC W 2021-02-02 St. Mirren FC 1–2 Hibernian FC W 2021-01-30 Dundee United FC 0–2 Hibernian FC W 2021-01-27 Hibernian FC 0–1 Rangers FC L

Motherwell FC Form

2021-02-27 Hibernian FC 0–2 Motherwell FC W 2021-02-24 St. Mirren FC 0–0 Motherwell FC D 2021-02-20 Motherwell FC 0–3 St. Johnstone FC L 2021-02-13 Motherwell FC 1–4 Hamilton Academical FC L 2021-02-10 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Motherwell FC W 2021-02-06 Celtic FC 2–1 Motherwell FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.76 Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 76% + Motherwell FC or Draw 68%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Hibernian FC32% Draw34% Motherwell FC34%
Actual: Motherwell FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes34% 0% No66%
Avg goals/match: 1.68
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 79%
21%
± 1.5 51%
49%
± 2.5 24%
76%
± 3.5 10%
90%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

Hibernian FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Motherwell FC
68%
Hibernian FC or Motherwell FC
66%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Hibernian FC18% Draw59% Motherwell FC23%
Actual: Motherwell FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
21.1%
0 – 1
15.6%
1 – 1
14%
1 – 0
12.6%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
6%
2 – 0
5%
2 – 1
4.9%
2 – 2
2.5%
0 – 3
2.3%
1 – 3
1.9%
3 – 1
1.3%

Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC

Handicap Hibernian FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 6% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 18% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 22% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 10% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
47% ✗

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