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 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 13 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David McGeachie
- Referee Alan Muir
- Referee
- Referee
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' Supporters expect more eagerness from Martin Boyle, as he is very good at scoring at Easter Road Stadium with 35 goals in the last 28 games.
- 10' Hibernian FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' A stunning finish from Jordan Roberts — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' 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.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 41' The supporters are chanting for Nathan McGinley. He replaces Jake Carroll on 41 minute.
- 46' Devante Cole makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Motherwell FC are in front.
- 46' Hibernian FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kevin Nisbet is hanging Darren McGregor on the field on 46 minute.
- 49' The Hibernian FC bench stirs into life. Jamie Murphy is withdrawn and Ryan Porteous gets his opportunity.
- 54' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 59' Hibernian FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 64' Motherwell FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 69' The travelling Motherwell FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 70' The Motherwell FC bench stirs into life. Tony Watt is withdrawn and Declan Gallagher gets his opportunity.
- 75' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 79' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Jordan Roberts exits the field as Steven Lawless enters on 79.
- 80' Martin Boyle catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 80.
- 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Paul Hanlon on 81.
- 86' Motherwell FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Hibernian FC 0-2 Motherwell FC.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
36
Jackson Irvine ↓ Scott Allan 79'
- 9
- 11
- 10
- 27
- 6
- 16
- 4
- 1
-
24
Darren McGregor ↓ Kevin Nisbet 49'
-
18
Jamie Murphy ↓ Ryan Porteous 49'
Bench
- 33
-
23
Scott Allan ↑ 79'
-
13
Alexandros Gogic ↑ 49'
- 8
-
5
Ryan Porteous ↑ 49'
- 2
- 20
-
15
Kevin Nisbet ↑ 49'
- 43
Coach
Jack Ross
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
-
39
Jordan Roberts ↓ Steven Lawless 79'
-
3
Jake Carroll ↓ Nathan McGinley 41'
-
32
Tony Watt ↓ Declan Gallagher 70'
- 33
- 15
- 6
- 13
- 4
- 40
- 8
Bench
- 9
-
5
Nathan McGinley ↑ 41'
-
14
Steven Lawless ↑ 79'
-
31
Declan Gallagher ↑ 70'
- 11
- 19
- 24
- 26
- 23
Coach
Graham Alexander
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Martin Boyle | 8 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 5 |
| Kevin van Veen | 4 |
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| Elie Youan | 2 |
| Bevis Mugabi | 2 |
| Myziane Maolida | 2 |
| Junior Hoilett | 2 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.27
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Motherwell FC
57%
Hibernian FC or Motherwell FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
12.9%
1 – 0
12.4%
0 – 1
9%
2 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3.5%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 22% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 17% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.