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Hibernian FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Hibernian FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Motherwell FC
Tue 2 Jan 2024 · 15:00 UTC Easter Road Stadium 16,796 HT 45' · FT 45'
Elie Youan 28' 2–2
2–2 35' Theo Bair
1–3 64' Bevis Mugabi
Elie Youan 90+1' 2–2
Y 48' Georgie Gent
Dylan Levitt 61' Y
Joe Newell 88' Y
Y 88' Harry Paton

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Don Robertson
  • Assistant 1 Ross MacLeod
  • Assistant 2 Sean Carr

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
2024-01-02 Hibernian FC 2–2 Motherwell FC 2023-08-13 Motherwell FC 2–1 Hibernian FC 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

Recent Form

Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Jan Motherwell FC H 2–2 D
27 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC H 0–1 L
16 Dec St. Johnstone FC A 0–1 L
09 Dec Livingston FC A 1–0 W
06 Dec Celtic FC A 1–4 L
03 Dec Aberdeen FC H 2–0 W
Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Jan Hibernian FC A 2–2 D
30 Dec Livingston FC H 3–1 W
24 Dec Rangers FC H 0–2 L
16 Dec St. Mirren FC A 0–0 D
09 Dec St. Johnstone FC H 1–1 D
05 Dec Ross County FC A 0–3 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' That's the starting whistle at Easter Road Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Hibernian FC and Motherwell FC.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Hibernian FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 28' What a moment for Elie Youan! That strike on 28 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 33' Motherwell FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 35' What an equalizer from Theo Bair!
  • 40' Will Fish is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hibernian FC tonight.
  • 45' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hibernian FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 48' The referee has no hesitation. Georgie Gent is booked for Motherwell FC — card on 48.
  • 53' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 58' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Hibernian FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 61' The referee shows Hibernian FC player a card on 61.
  • 63' The Hibernian FC bench stirs into life. Rory Whittaker is withdrawn and Lewis Stevenson gets his opportunity.
  • 64' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Bevis Mugabi makes it 1-2.
  • 69' The home supporters are growing impatient. Hibernian FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 74' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 76' Hibernian FC ring the changes. Dylan Levitt has done his job and it is now time for Rudi Molotnikov to step up.
  • 81' Hibernian FC is showing some good football. However, Hibernian FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 83' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Jonathan Obika comes on to replace Mika Biereth.
  • 86' Hibernian FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Josh Landers is hanging Will Fish on the field on 86 minute.
  • 88' A moment of madness from Joe Newell on 88 minutes earns him a card. Hibernian FC will be frustrated.
  • 89' A tactical swap from Motherwell FC — Calum Butcher on, Harry Paton off on 89 minutes.
  • 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Hibernian FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nick Montgomery

Motherwell FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stuart Kettlewell

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

2024-01-02 Hibernian FC 2–2 Motherwell FC 2023-08-13 Motherwell FC 2–1 Hibernian FC 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

Hibernian FC Form

2024-01-02 Hibernian FC 2–2 Motherwell FC D 2023-12-27 Hibernian FC 0–1 Heart of Midlothian FC L 2023-12-16 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Hibernian FC L 2023-12-09 Livingston FC 0–1 Hibernian FC W 2023-12-06 Celtic FC 4–1 Hibernian FC L 2023-12-03 Hibernian FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC W

Motherwell FC Form

2024-01-02 Hibernian FC 2–2 Motherwell FC D 2023-12-30 Motherwell FC 3–1 Livingston FC W 2023-12-24 Motherwell FC 0–2 Rangers FC L 2023-12-16 St. Mirren FC 0–0 Motherwell FC D 2023-12-09 Motherwell FC 1–1 St. Johnstone FC D 2023-12-05 Ross County FC 3–0 Motherwell FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.09 Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Hibernian FC or Motherwell FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Hibernian FC35% Draw30% Motherwell FC35%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Hibernian FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Motherwell FC
65%
Hibernian FC or Motherwell FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Hibernian FC23% Draw51% Motherwell FC26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.3%
0 – 1
11%
1 – 0
9.7%
1 – 2
7.8%
0 – 2
7.1%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
3.2%
0 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.5%

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% 18% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 21% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓

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