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 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Greg Aitken
- Referee Andy McWilliam
- Referee Ross MacLeod
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' Three points are at stake. Motherwell FC host Aberdeen FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tommie Hoban made 350 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 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' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 35' Motherwell FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 40' It looks like no one’s ball. Aberdeen FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' Aberdeen FC make a change. Connor McLennan trudges off to be replaced by Sam Cosgrove on 46 minutes.
- 51' Motherwell FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 56' Aberdeen FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 61' Declan Gallagher has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 251 appearances.
- 66' It looks surprising Aberdeen FC does not make any changes. Andrew Considine has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 68' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Callum Lang departs to be replaced by Devante Cole.
- 73' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 73 minutes.
- 78' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 83' The travelling Aberdeen FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 84' Another substitution for Motherwell FC to replace Robbie Crawford by Barry Maguire on 84 minute.
- 88' Ryan Edmondson is replacing Curtis Main for the Aberdeen FC side.
- 89' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matt Kennedy on 89.
- 90' Jordan White is replacing Tony Watt for the Motherwell FC side.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 2 |
| Jamie McGrath | 2 |
| Stefan Gartenmann | 2 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.33
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.27
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
Motherwell FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
58%
Motherwell FC or Aberdeen FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
1 – 0
12.6%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 2
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 23% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.