Kilmarnock FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League .
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graeme Stewart
- Referee Dougie Potter
- Referee Don Robertson
- Referee Grant Irvine
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | Motherwell FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Sep | Celtic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Sep | Hibernian FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Sep | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Aug | Livingston FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Sep | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Sep | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Sep | Dundee FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Aug | Rangers FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 11 Aug | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | Motherwell FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #4 |
| 28 | Points | 54 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 6 / 10 / 17 | W / D / L | 14 / 12 / 7 |
| 37 | Scored | 52 |
| 65 | Conceded | 29 |
| -28 | GD | +23 |
| 0.85 | PPG | 1.64 |
| 18% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
48%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts). Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Kilmarnock FC and Motherwell FC is underway.
- 5' The 29-year-old Christopher Cadden has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Ryan Bowman has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 16' Brilliant from the ! Curtis Main makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 16.
- 21' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 26' Kilmarnock FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 31' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Clarke will be considering his options from the bench.
- 36' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 39' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Chris Burke makes it 1-1.
- 43' Greg Stewart does the damage! The net is bulging and Kilmarnock FC surge ahead!
- 48' 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.
- 53' Stephen O'Donnell is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Motherwell FC tonight.
- 54' Gael Bigirimana is having his name booked by the referee on 54.
- 59' What composure from Eamonn Brophy! The Scotland international strokes it home. 3-1.
- 63' Time for substitution for Motherwell FC. Gael Bigirimana is replaced by David Turnbull.
- 68' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kilmarnock FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 69' Gary Dicker is replacing Chris Burke for the Kilmarnock FC side.
- 74' Gary Dicker was booked on 74.
- 78' Kilmarnock FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bright Enobakhare is hanging Jordan Jones on the field on 78 minute.
- 83' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Liam Grimshaw.
- 84' The whistle greets Lian Donnelly as he departs to be replaced by Conor Sammon.
- 89' Alan Power has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 90' Motherwell FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' Mikael Ndjoli gets the nod from Kilmarnock FC. He replaces Eamonn Brophy and will look to change the dynamic.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Motherwell FC.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 19
-
29
Chris Burke ↓ Gary Dicker 69'
- 5
- 1
- 11
- 3
- 16
- 2
- 6
-
25
Eamonn Brophy ↓ Mikael Ndjoli 90'
Bench
-
15
Bright Enobakhare ↑ 78'
- 4
- 26
-
12
Mikael Ndjoli ↑ 90'
- 9
- 20
-
8
Gary Dicker ↑ 69'
Coach
Steve Clarke
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 5
- 9
-
22
Liam Donnelly ↓ Conor Sammon 84'
- 1
- 4
-
2
Richard Tait C ↓ Danny Johnson 63'
- 14
- 7
- 17
- 12
Bench
- 21
- 20
-
24
Danny Johnson ↑ 63'
-
19
Conor Sammon ↑ 84'
- 8
-
28
David Turnbull ↑ 63'
- 15
Coach
Steve Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin van Veen | 3 |
| Callum Slattery | 3 |
| Liam Polworth | 2 |
| Luke Armstrong | 2 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| Theo Bair | 1 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 1 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.62
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.64
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Kilmarnock FC or Motherwell FC 76% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Motherwell FC
56%
Kilmarnock FC or Motherwell FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
8%
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
5.6%
1 – 0
5.5%
0 – 0
5.4%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 18% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.