Motherwell FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2020-21 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 Greg Aitken
- Referee Andy McWilliam
- Referee Ross MacLeod
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Dec | Rangers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Dec | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 21 Nov | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | Celtic FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | Ross County FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Nov | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Nov | Rangers FC | A | 0–4 | L |
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' In just a few seconds Fir Park will turn into a battlefield for Motherwell FC and Aberdeen FC.
- 5' It looks surprising Aberdeen FC does not make any changes. Liam Polworth has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' It’s high time Derek McInnes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Aberdeen FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Motherwell FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Motherwell FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 40' Aberdeen FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 45' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Motherwell FC and Aberdeen FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 46' Aberdeen FC make a change. Connor McLennan trudges off to be replaced by Sam Cosgrove on 46 minutes.
- 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 56' Motherwell FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 61' Aberdeen FC is showing some good football. However, Aberdeen FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 66' Aberdeen FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 68' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Callum Lang departs to be replaced by Devante Cole.
- 73' The 32-year-old Robbie Crawford has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 78' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 83' Ricki Lamie is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Aberdeen FC tonight.
- 84' Barry Maguire gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Robbie Crawford and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' It is a substitution in Aberdeen FC team. Curtis Main is replaced by Ryan Edmondson on 88 minute.
- 89' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Matt Kennedy.
- 90' Tony Watt makes way for Jordan White at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Motherwell FC.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-0.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
-
29
Callum Lang ↓ Devante Cole 68'
- 7
-
32
Tony Watt ↓ Jordan White 90'
- 33
- 2
- 6
- 4
- 31
-
8
Robbie Crawford ↓ Barry Maguire 84'
- 19
Bench
-
44
Devante Cole ↑ 68'
- 17
- 34
- 3
- 16
-
15
Barry Maguire ↑ 84'
- 11
-
9
Jordan White ↑ 90'
- 26
Coach
Steve Robinson
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 14
- 17
- 3
- 1
- 4
- 19
-
18
Connor McLennan ↓ Sam Cosgrove 46'
- 33
-
9
Curtis Main ↓ Ryan Edmondson 88'
- 40
Bench
-
32
Ryan Edmondson ↑ 88'
- 8
- 2
- 10
- 24
-
16
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 46'
- 43
- 44
- 37
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
3 / 4
0.98
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 74% + Motherwell FC or Draw 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.78
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 2.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
63%
Motherwell FC or Aberdeen FC
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
15.1%
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 1
12%
2 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
6.4%
1 – 2
5.2%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
2.7%
3 – 0
2.5%
3 – 1
2.1%
1 – 3
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 23% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 18% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.