Thursday , 2 July 2026

Kilmarnock FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Kilmarnock FC
0 – 0
Full Time
Motherwell FC
Wed 8 Jan 2025 · 19:45 UTC The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park 4,601 HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 38' Andy Halliday
Marley Watkins 42' Y
Y 71' Ewan Wilson

Overview

Match Preview

Kilmarnock FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Don Robertson
  • Assistant 1 Dougie Potter
  • Assistant 2 Craig Ferguson

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

7
7
9
Kilmarnock FC 23 games · Avg 2.4 goals Motherwell FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-08 Kilmarnock FC 0–0 Motherwell FC 2024-12-20 Motherwell FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC 2024-02-03 Motherwell FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC 2023-11-04 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Motherwell FC 2023-08-26 Motherwell FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jan Motherwell FC H 0–0 D
05 Jan Ross County FC H 0–1 L
02 Jan St. Mirren FC H 2–0 W
29 Dec Hibernian FC A 0–1 L
26 Dec Aberdeen FC H 4–0 W
20 Dec Motherwell FC A 1–1 D
Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
20 Dec Kilmarnock FC H 1–1 D

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)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts). Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park!
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' Kilmarnock FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' Aston Oxborough has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 25' Davor Zdravkovski, a North Macedonia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 30' Kilmarnock FC have won 271 goals from 260 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 35' A quiet spell here at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. Kilmarnock FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 38' Andy Halliday has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 38.
  • 42' Kilmarnock FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 47' The 34-year-old Stephen O'Donnell has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 52' It is a cagey affair so far. Kilmarnock FC in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past Motherwell FC's compact 3-4-2-1.
  • 57' Lewis Mayo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kilmarnock FC tonight.
  • 58' Paul McGinn gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Liam Gordon and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 63' Time for substitution for Motherwell FC. Jack Vale is replaced by Tom Sparrow.
  • 65' Jack Burroughs is replacing Kyle Magennis for the Kilmarnock FC side.
  • 70' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tom Sparrow made 380 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 71' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ewan Wilson.
  • 76' The supporters are chanting for Stephen O'Donnell. He replaces Tawanda Maswanhise on 76 minute.
  • 77' A tactical swap from Kilmarnock FC — Danny Armstrong on, Fraser Murray off on 77 minutes.
  • 78' A change in the Kilmarnock FC ranks — Corrie Ndaba exits the field as Bruce Anderson enters on 78.
  • 83' Motherwell FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 88' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • The final score is 0-0.

Lineups

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

Motherwell FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stuart Kettlewell

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2025-01-08 Kilmarnock FC 0–0 Motherwell FC 2024-12-20 Motherwell FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC 2024-02-03 Motherwell FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC 2023-11-04 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Motherwell FC 2023-08-26 Motherwell FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC

Kilmarnock FC Form

2025-01-08 Kilmarnock FC 0–0 Motherwell FC D 2025-01-05 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Ross County FC L 2025-01-02 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 St. Mirren FC W 2024-12-29 Hibernian FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2024-12-26 Kilmarnock FC 4–0 Aberdeen FC W 2024-12-20 Motherwell FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC D

Motherwell FC Form

2025-01-08 Kilmarnock FC 0–0 Motherwell FC D 2025-01-05 Motherwell FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC W 2025-01-02 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–0 Motherwell FC L 2024-12-29 Motherwell FC 2–2 Rangers FC D 2024-12-26 Celtic FC 4–0 Motherwell FC L 2024-12-20 Motherwell FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.97 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Kilmarnock FC or Motherwell FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC33% Draw30% Motherwell FC37%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.26
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Motherwell FC
67%
Kilmarnock FC or Motherwell FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC19% Draw51% Motherwell FC30%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
12.3%
1 – 0
8.9%
0 – 2
8.4%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
3.6%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
2%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 17% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 23% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 13% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✗
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
39% ✗

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