Hibernian FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.
- Hibernian FC 33 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Colin Steven
- Assistant 1 Francis Connor
- Assistant 2 Andrew Milne (Scotland)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | Motherwell FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Jan | Rangers FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 02 Jan | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | Hibernian FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Jan | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Jan | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 0–4 | 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)
H2H (24 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
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' A quiet spell here at Easter Road Stadium. Motherwell FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' Motherwell FC come into this ranked 6 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' 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.
- 19' Time for substitution for Hibernian FC. Nicky Cadden is replaced by Jordan Obita.
- 24' Rocky Bushiri is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hibernian FC tonight.
- 27' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Martin Boyle makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 30' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Nectarios Triantis makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 33' Motherwell FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dan Casey is hanging Paul McGinn on the field on 33 minute.
- 38' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 42' The referee calls foul for Shane Blaney. He receives a card.
- 45' Poor challenge from Dan Casey. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 46' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 46 minute. Andy Halliday leaves to be changed by Marvin Kaleta.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Hibernian FC and Motherwell FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 56' The 32-year-old Tony Watt has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' It looks like no one’s ball. Hibernian FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 62' Junior Hoilett gets the nod from Hibernian FC. He replaces Chris Cadden and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' Hibernian FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 67.
- 70' Another substitution for Motherwell FC to replace Tom Sparrow by Callum Slattery on 70 minute.
- 75' Poor challenge from Jack Iredale. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 76' A stunning finish from Callum Slattery — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 77' Nathan Moriah-Welsh is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dwight Gayle at the 77 minute mark.
- 80' Controversy at the stadium! Stephen O'Donnell argues furiously but the card stands.
- 81' Martin Boyle adds to his 0 season tally! Hibernian FC lead 3-1 — and this changes everything.
- 86' Hibernian FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jack Vale on 90 minutes.
- Another three points for Hibernian FC.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 34
- 13
- 10
-
19
Nicky Cadden ↓ Jordan Obita 19'
- 33
- 32
- 3
- 5
-
6
Dylan Levitt ↓ Hyeok-kyu Kwon 62'
-
12
Chris Cadden ↓ Junior Hoilett 62'
- 26
Bench
-
21
Jordan Obita ↑ 19'
- 14
-
23
Junior Hoilett ↑ 62'
- 17
- 2
- 1
-
22
Nathan Moriah-Welsh ↑ 77'
-
18
Hyeok-kyu Kwon ↑ 62'
- 35
Coach
David Gray
Motherwell FC Lineups
3-5-1-1Starting XI
- 20
- 52
- 2
-
16
Paul McGinn ↓ Dan Casey 33'
- 5
- 1
- 77
-
7
Tom Sparrow ↓ Callum Slattery 70'
- 54
- 23
-
11
Andy Halliday ↓ Marvin Kaleta 46'
Bench
- 24
-
8
Callum Slattery ↑ 70'
-
15
Dan Casey ↑ 33'
-
55
Tawanda Maswanhise ↑ 46'
-
21
Marvin Kaleta ↑ 46'
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Motherwell FC
45%
Hibernian FC or Motherwell FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hibernian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
9%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
5%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 23% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

