Thursday , 2 July 2026

Hibernian FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Hibernian FC
1 – 3
Full Time
Motherwell FC
Sat 1 Apr 2023 · 14:00 UTC Easter Road Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Jake Doyle-Hayes 6' Y
David Marshall 53' Y
James Jeggo 80' Y
Y 84' James Furlong

Overview

Match Preview

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

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

10
6
8
Hibernian FC 24 games · Avg 2.5 goals Motherwell FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-04-01 Hibernian FC 1–3 Motherwell FC 2023-01-08 Motherwell FC 2–3 Hibernian FC 2022-10-08 Hibernian FC 1–0 Motherwell FC 2021-08-01 Motherwell FC 2–3 Hibernian FC 2021-02-27 Hibernian FC 0–2 Motherwell FC

Recent Form

Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#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)
54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Hibernian FC are 5th (51 pts). Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts).

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' Hibernian FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 6' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jake Doyle-Hayes on 6 minutes.
  • 7' Sean Goss has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 7 minutes.
  • 12' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hibernian FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 17' 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.
  • 22' Hibernian FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 27' Christopher Cadden needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 9 Yellow cards this season.
  • 32' 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.
  • 37' Both keepers have barely been tested. Hibernian FC and Motherwell FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 42' The home supporters are growing impatient. Hibernian FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Jake Doyle-Hayes as he leaves the pitch. Harry McKirdy steps in for Hibernian FC.
  • 51' Motherwell FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 53' David Marshall was booked on 53.
  • 54' GOAL! Kevin van Veen scores on 54.
  • 57' Motherwell FC make a change. Blair Spittal trudges off to be replaced by Harry Paton on 57 minutes.
  • 62' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 63' Goal! Kevin Nisbet scores his 48 goal in 297 matches.
  • 63' Marijan Cabraja is replacing Lewis Stevenson for the Hibernian FC side.
  • 66' Another substitution for Motherwell FC to replace Mikael Mandron by Jack Aitchison on 66 minute.
  • 71' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Motherwell FC that had 293 games and scored 340 goals.
  • 76' Motherwell FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 80' James Jeggo was booked on 80.
  • 81' Matthew Hoppe makes way for Ewan Henderson at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hibernian FC.
  • 82' Magnificent from Kevin van Veen! That is 37 goals in 191 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 84' The referee has no hesitation. James Furlong is booked for Motherwell FC — Yellow card on 84.
  • 85' Time for substitution for Motherwell FC. James Furlong is replaced by Stephen O'Donnell.
  • 90' The travelling Motherwell FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Motherwell FC take all three points.

Lineups

Hibernian FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lee Johnson

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stuart Kettlewell

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Martin Boyle 7
Kevin Nisbet 5
Kevin van Veen 4
Christian Doidge 3
Junior Hoilett 2
Ryan Porteous 2
Elie Youan 2
Bevis Mugabi 2

Head to Head

2023-04-01 Hibernian FC 1–3 Motherwell FC 2023-01-08 Motherwell FC 2–3 Hibernian FC 2022-10-08 Hibernian FC 1–0 Motherwell FC 2021-08-01 Motherwell FC 2–3 Hibernian FC 2021-02-27 Hibernian FC 0–2 Motherwell FC

Hibernian FC Form

2023-04-01 Hibernian FC 1–3 Motherwell FC L 2023-03-18 Celtic FC 3–1 Hibernian FC L 2023-03-08 Hibernian FC 1–4 Rangers FC L 2023-03-04 Livingston FC 1–4 Hibernian FC W 2023-02-18 Hibernian FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC W 2023-02-04 St. Mirren FC 0–1 Hibernian FC W

Motherwell FC Form

2023-04-01 Hibernian FC 1–3 Motherwell FC W 2023-03-18 Motherwell FC 2–4 Rangers FC L 2023-03-04 Ross County FC 0–2 Motherwell FC W 2023-02-25 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D 2023-02-19 Motherwell FC 2–0 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2023-02-15 Motherwell FC 2–1 St. Mirren FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.2 Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.74 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Hibernian FC or Motherwell FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Hibernian FC29% Draw27% Motherwell FC44%
Actual: Motherwell FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Hibernian FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Motherwell FC
71%
Hibernian FC or Motherwell FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Hibernian FC20% Draw44% Motherwell FC36%
Actual: Motherwell FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 1
8.4%
0 – 2
7.9%
0 – 0
7.1%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
4.5%
2 – 0
3.8%
2 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC

Handicap Hibernian FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 15% 75%
-0.5 25% — 75%
+0.5 51% — 49%
+1 51% 22% 27%
+1.5 73% — 27%
+2 73% 15% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

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