Motherwell FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Stevenson
- Referee Sean Carr
- Referee Euan Anderson
- 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Oct | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | Ross County FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 31 Aug | Hibernian FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Motherwell FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Hibernian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Sep | Rangers FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 21 Sep | Livingston FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Aug | Ross County FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Motherwell FC | Aberdeen FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #8 |
| 4 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 2 |
| 1 | Conceded | 3 |
| +1 | GD | -1 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 pts). Aberdeen FC are 8th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Fir Park as Motherwell FC face off against Aberdeen FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for James Scott suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' GOAL! Sam Cosgrove fires home to make it 0-1!
- 16' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Bevis Mugabi comes on to replace Peter Hartley.
- 21' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 26' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their trying to find a way past Aberdeen FC's compact .
- 31' Aberdeen FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 36' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Robinson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 41' With 0 assists to his name this season, Zak Vyner is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
- 46' 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.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Motherwell FC and Aberdeen FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 53' Niall McGinn has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 53 minutes.
- 54' Aberdeen FC ring the changes. James Wilson has done his job and it is now time for Connor McLennan to step up.
- 56' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. James Scott is replaced by Jermaine Hylton on 56 minute.
- 60' Zak Vyner has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 60 minutes.
- 61' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Devante Cole comes on to replace Barry Maguire.
- 66' Aberdeen FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 66.
- 71' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 72' Zak Vyner catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 72.
- 73' Another change for Aberdeen FC made on 73 minute. Niall McGinn leaves to be changed by Dean Campbell.
- 78' Mark Gillespie has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 83' It looks surprising Motherwell FC does not make any changes. James Wilson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 88' Richard Tait is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Aberdeen FC tonight.
- 89' Fresh legs for Aberdeen FC! Stephen Gleeson comes on to replace Gregory Leigh.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Liam Grimshaw on 90 minutes.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Motherwell FC.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 9
- 20
-
5
Peter Hartley C ↓ Bevis Mugabi 16'
- 2
-
15
Barry Maguire ↓ Devante Cole 61'
- 4
- 6
-
17
James Scott ↓ Jermaine Hylton 56'
- 31
- 19
Bench
-
44
Devante Cole ↑ 61'
-
24
Bevis Mugabi ↑ 16'
- 1
-
14
Jermaine Hylton ↑ 56'
- 25
- 16
- 12
Coach
Steve Robinson
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
3
Gregory Leigh ↓ Stephen Gleeson 89'
- 33
-
28
James Wilson ↓ Connor McLennan 54'
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 5
- 6
-
10
Niall McGinn ↓ Dean Campbell 73'
- 16
- 21
Bench
- 7
- 11
-
8
Stephen Gleeson ↑ 89'
- 25
-
24
Dean Campbell ↑ 73'
- 20
-
18
Connor McLennan ↑ 54'
Coach
Derek McInnes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Duk | 6 |
| Kevin van Veen | 5 |
| Bojan Miovski | 4 |
| Niall McGinn | 3 |
| Theo Bair | 3 |
| Stefan Gartenmann | 2 |
| Callum Slattery | 2 |
| Leighton Clarkson | 2 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.26
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.3
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
62%
Motherwell FC or Aberdeen FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–3 not predicted0 – 3Actual
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
12.3%
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
8%
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 22% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.