Hibernian FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2022-23 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Motherwell FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 18 Mar | Celtic FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Mar | Rangers FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 04 Mar | Livingston FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 18 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Feb | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Hibernian FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Mar | Rangers FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 04 Mar | Ross County FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Feb | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–1 | W |
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' Hibernian FC have kicked off against Motherwell FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' 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.
- 6' The referee shows Hibernian FC player a Yellow card on 6.
- 7' Magnificent from Sean Goss! That is 5 goals in 393 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 12' Hibernian FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 17' 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.
- 22' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 27' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 32' Kevin Nisbet has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 4 goals this season.
- 37' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 42' It is a cagey affair so far. Hibernian FC in their trying to find a way past Motherwell FC's compact .
- 46' Hibernian FC ring the changes. Jake Doyle-Hayes has done his job and it is now time for Harry McKirdy to step up.
- 51' The travelling Motherwell FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 53' Poor challenge from David Marshall. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 54' What a strike from Kevin van Veen! The score is 0-2.
- 57' Harry Paton is replacing Blair Spittal for the Motherwell FC side.
- 62' William Fish, a , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 63' GOAL! Kevin Nisbet fires home to make it 1-2!
- 63' A change in the Hibernian FC ranks — Lewis Stevenson exits the field as Marijan Cabraja enters on 63.
- 66' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Mikael Mandron has done his job and it is now time for Jack Aitchison to step up.
- 71' Stephen O'Donnell is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hibernian FC tonight.
- 76' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hibernian FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 80' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for James Jeggo on 80 minutes.
- 81' The Hibernian FC manager makes a substitution. Matthew Hoppe departs to be replaced by Ewan Henderson.
- 82' GOAL! Kevin van Veen fires home to make it 1-3!
- 84' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for James Furlong on 84 minutes.
- 85' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. James Furlong is replaced by Stephen O'Donnell on 85 minute.
- 90' Motherwell FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Motherwell FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 1
- 12
- 16
- 4
- 32
- 15
-
13
Matthew Hoppe ↓ Ewan Henderson 81'
- 25
-
26
Conrad Egan-Riley ↓ Joe Newell 63'
- 14
Bench
-
22
Harry McKirdy ↑ 46'
-
11
Joe Newell ↑ 63'
-
18
Ewan Henderson ↑ 81'
- 17
- 2
-
3
Marijan Cabraja ↑ 63'
-
99
Mykola Kukharevych ↑ 63'
- 10
- 31
Coach
Lee Johnson
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 9
-
21
Mikael Mandron ↓ Jack Aitchison 66'
- 66
- 16
- 1
- 52
- 24
- 18
-
7
Blair Spittal ↓ Harry Paton 57'
- 22
Bench
- 13
- 20
- 5
-
2
Stephen O'Donnell ↑ 85'
- 4
- 17
-
99
Harry Paton ↑ 57'
-
15
Jack Aitchison ↑ 66'
- 38
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
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
1.44
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC or Motherwell FC 73% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Motherwell FC
66%
Hibernian FC or Motherwell FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
6.1%
0 – 0
6.1%
1 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
4.6%
3 – 1
3.6%
2 – 3
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 20% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

