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Kilmarnock FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2019-20
Kilmarnock FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Motherwell FC
Sat 21 Dec 2019 · 15:00 UTC The Simple Digital Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 36' Liam Donnelly
Dario Del Fabro 59' Y
Y 78' Mark Gillespie
Y 82' Peter Hartley

Overview

Match Preview

Kilmarnock FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at The Simple Digital Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Graeme Stewart
  • Referee William Collum
  • Referee David Doig
  • Referee David Lowe

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

7
7
9
Kilmarnock FC 23 games · Avg 2.4 goals Motherwell FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-12-21 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Motherwell FC 2019-10-30 Motherwell FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC 2019-03-02 Kilmarnock FC 0–0 Motherwell FC 2018-12-26 Motherwell FC 0–1 Kilmarnock FC 2018-09-29 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Motherwell FC

Recent Form

Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Dec Motherwell FC H 0–1 L
14 Dec Ross County FC A 0–1 L
07 Dec Livingston FC A 0–3 L
04 Dec St. Johnstone FC H 0–0 D
30 Nov Hibernian FC A 2–2 D
23 Nov Heart of Midlothian FC H 3–0 W
Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Dec Kilmarnock FC A 1–0 W
15 Dec Rangers FC H 0–2 L
07 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC H 1–0 W
04 Dec St. Mirren FC A 3–0 W
30 Nov St. Johnstone FC H 4–0 W
23 Nov Hibernian FC A 1–3 L

Season Stats

Kilmarnock FC Motherwell FC
#12 Position #3
0 Points 4
2 Played 2
0 / 0 / 2 W / D / L 1 / 1 / 0
4 Scored 2
9 Conceded 1
-5 GD +1
0.00 PPG 2.00
0% Win % 50%

Key Stats

48% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
50% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season

Kilmarnock FC are 12th (0 pts). Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Kilmarnock FC have kicked off against Motherwell FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' Mark O'Hara is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Kilmarnock FC so far.
  • 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' Kilmarnock FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 25' Motherwell FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 35' Motherwell FC have won 342 goals from 294 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 36' Liam Donnelly catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 36.
  • 41' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kilmarnock FC and Motherwell FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 44' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Liam Donnelly departs to be replaced by Liam Polworth.
  • 49' Motherwell FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 54' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Alex Dyer will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 59' Dario Del Fabro has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 59.
  • 59' The whistle greets Jermaine Hylton as he departs to be replaced by Sherwin Seedorf.
  • 64' Kilmarnock FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 67' Jake Carroll is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 72' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 73' The crowd applauds Mohamed El Makrini as he leaves the pitch. Liam Millar steps in for Kilmarnock FC.
  • 78' That is a Yellow card for Motherwell FC. Mark Gillespie will be fuming at that decision.
  • 80' Another substitution for Motherwell FC to replace Chris Long by Devante Cole on 80 minute.
  • 82' Controversy at the stadium! Peter Hartley argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 85' A change in the Kilmarnock FC ranks — Rory McKenzie exits the field as Dominic Thomas enters on 85.
  • 90' 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.
  • Full Time. Motherwell FC beats Kilmarnock FC

Lineups

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alex Dyer

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Robinson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Callum Slattery 3
Kevin van Veen 3
Luke Armstrong 2
Devante Cole 2
Chris Burke 2
Liam Polworth 2
Danny Whitehall 1
Chris Burke 1

Head to Head

2019-12-21 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Motherwell FC 2019-10-30 Motherwell FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC 2019-03-02 Kilmarnock FC 0–0 Motherwell FC 2018-12-26 Motherwell FC 0–1 Kilmarnock FC 2018-09-29 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Motherwell FC

Kilmarnock FC Form

2019-12-21 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Motherwell FC L 2019-12-14 Ross County FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2019-12-07 Livingston FC 3–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2019-12-04 Kilmarnock FC 0–0 St. Johnstone FC D 2019-11-30 Hibernian FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC D 2019-11-23 Kilmarnock FC 3–0 Heart of Midlothian FC W

Motherwell FC Form

2019-12-21 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Motherwell FC W 2019-12-15 Motherwell FC 0–2 Rangers FC L 2019-12-07 Motherwell FC 1–0 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2019-12-04 St. Mirren FC 0–3 Motherwell FC W 2019-11-30 Motherwell FC 4–0 St. Johnstone FC W 2019-11-23 Hibernian FC 3–1 Motherwell FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.82 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.02 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC19% Draw25% Motherwell FC56%
Actual: Motherwell FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
44%
Draw or Motherwell FC
81%
Kilmarnock FC or Motherwell FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC12% Draw43% Motherwell FC45%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
11.7%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
10.5%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 3
7.7%
0 – 0
7.6%
1 – 3
6.4%
1 – 0
4%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 4
3.9%
2 – 1
3.8%
1 – 4
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 3% 96%
-1.5 4% — 96%
-1 4% 9% 87%
-0.5 13% — 87%
+0.5 36% — 64%
+1 36% 24% 40%
+1.5 60% — 40%
+2 60% 20% 20%
+2.5 80% — 20%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
14% ✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
44% ✗

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