Thursday , 2 July 2026

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 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
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
#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' Temperatures are rising at Easter Road Stadium as Hibernian FC face off against Motherwell FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Hibernian FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' Davor Zdravkovski is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hibernian FC so far.
  • 20' It looks surprising Hibernian FC does not make any changes. Josh Landers has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 25' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jair Tavares suffering a number of foals already.
  • 28' What a moment for Elie Youan! That strike on 28 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 33' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 35' Magnificent from Theo Bair! That is 20 goals in 276 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 40' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 45' A quiet spell here at Easter Road Stadium. Hibernian FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 48' Georgie Gent catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 48.
  • 53' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 58' Both keepers have barely been tested. Hibernian FC and Motherwell FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 61' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Dylan Levitt.
  • 63' Lewis Stevenson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rory Whittaker on 63 minute.
  • 64' Goal! Bevis Mugabi scores his 8 goal in 10 matches.
  • 69' Motherwell FC come into this ranked 8 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 74' Motherwell FC have won 340 goals from 293 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 76' It is a substitution in Hibernian FC team. Dylan Levitt is replaced by Rudi Molotnikov on 76 minute.
  • 81' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dylan Vente, as he is very good at scoring at Easter Road Stadium with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
  • 83' The whistle greets Mika Biereth as he departs to be replaced by Jonathan Obika.
  • 86' Will Fish makes way for Josh Landers at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hibernian FC.
  • 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joe Newell on 88.
  • 89' Calum Butcher has so much to prove this time. He replaces Harry Paton on 89 minute.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

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 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

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
2 / 4
1.35 Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Hibernian FC or Motherwell FC 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Hibernian FC39% Draw28% Motherwell FC33%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Hibernian FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Motherwell FC
61%
Hibernian FC or Motherwell FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Hibernian FC27% Draw47% Motherwell FC26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
8.8%
1 – 0
8.3%
0 – 1
8.1%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC

Handicap Hibernian FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 19% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 19% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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