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 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Stevenson
- Referee Sean Carr
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee David Lowe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #8 |
| 54 | Points | 33 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 14 / 12 / 7 | W / D / L | 9 / 6 / 18 |
| 52 | Scored | 33 |
| 29 | Conceded | 48 |
| +23 | GD | -15 |
| 1.64 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 42% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts). Aberdeen FC are 8th (33 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Motherwell FC and Aberdeen FC has kicked off!
- 5' Aberdeen FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Motherwell FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' Sam Cosgrove doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 16' The crowd applauds Peter Hartley as he leaves the pitch. Bevis Mugabi steps in for Motherwell FC.
- 21' Zak Vyner has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 357 appearances.
- 26' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Aberdeen FC backline.
- 31' The 30-year-old Jon Gallagher has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 36' Aberdeen FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 36.
- 41' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 46' It’s high time Derek McInnes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 53' What a moment for Niall McGinn! That strike on 53 puts his side firmly in control.
- 54' The whistle greets James Wilson as he departs to be replaced by Connor McLennan.
- 56' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — James Scott exits the field as Jermaine Hylton enters on 56.
- 60' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Zak Vyner makes it 0-3.
- 61' The whistle greets Barry Maguire as he departs to be replaced by Devante Cole.
- 66' With 0 assists to his name this season, Declan Gallagher is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Aberdeen FC.
- 71' England international Joe Lewis has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 72' It’s a booking for Aberdeen FC player. Zak Vyner gets a Yellow card.
- 73' The whistle greets Niall McGinn as he departs to be replaced by Dean Campbell.
- 78' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 83' Motherwell FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 88' It looks like no one’s ball. Aberdeen FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 89' A change in the Aberdeen FC ranks — Gregory Leigh exits the field as Stephen Gleeson enters on 89.
- 90' Poor challenge from Liam Grimshaw. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- With this win, Aberdeen FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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
1.62
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC or Aberdeen FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
57%
Motherwell FC or Aberdeen FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–3 not predicted0 – 3Actual
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
9%
0 – 0
8%
2 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.2%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 22% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.