Kilmarnock FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 David Roome
- Assistant 2 Douglas Ross
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | Motherwell FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Nov | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Oct | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Oct | Livingston FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Oct | Celtic FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Sep | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Nov | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 28 Oct | Ross County FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 07 Oct | Livingston FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Sep | Celtic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Sep | Rangers FC | A | 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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Kilmarnock FC and Motherwell FC get this one started.
- 5' Shane Blaney has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Kilmarnock FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 16' Innes Cameron is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kyle Vassell at the 16 minute mark.
- 21' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 26' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 31' The travelling Motherwell FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 32' Dan Casey was booked on 32.
- 37' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Kilmarnock FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 38' A meaty challenge results in booking for David Watson on 38.
- 43' A quiet spell here at Rugby Park. Kilmarnock FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 48' Kilmarnock FC is showing some good football. However, Kilmarnock FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 49' Brilliant from the ! Innes Cameron makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 49.
- 54' Kilmarnock FC have won 271 goals from 260 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 59' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 64' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 69' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 72' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 72 minute. Mika Biereth leaves to be changed by Callum Slattery.
- 77' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 79' The supporters are chanting for Rory McKenzie. He replaces Matty Kennedy on 79 minute.
- 84' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 84 minutes.
- 89' England international Calum Butcher has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 90' Brad Lyons was booked on 90.
- 1-0 the final result. Motherwell FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 19
- 8
-
9
Kyle Vassell ↓ Innes Cameron 16'
- 17
- 5
- 1
- 6
- 11
- 12
-
10
Matty Kennedy ↓ Rory McKenzie 79'
Bench
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↑ 79'
- 22
- 15
- 20
- 21
- 31
-
18
Innes Cameron ↑ 16'
- 14
- 19
Coach
Derek McInnes
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 99
- 66
- 16
- 1
- 15
- 14
- 12
- 7
- 22
-
24
Mika Biereth ↓ Callum Slattery 72'
Bench
- 13
- 5
- 2
- 18
-
8
Callum Slattery ↑ 72'
- 17
- 39
- 3
- 37
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Callum Slattery | 3 |
| Kevin van Veen | 3 |
| Liam Polworth | 2 |
| Luke Armstrong | 2 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| Greg Stewart | 1 |
| Joe Wright | 1 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.1
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Kilmarnock FC or Motherwell FC 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Motherwell FC
63%
Kilmarnock FC or Motherwell FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 1
10.4%
0 – 0
10.1%
1 – 2
8.6%
0 – 2
8%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
4.8%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.2%
0 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 22% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.