Motherwell FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2022-23 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Oct | Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Oct | Hibernian FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Oct | Ross County FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 01 Oct | Celtic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Sep | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | Motherwell FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Oct | Dundee United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 01 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 17 Sep | Hibernian FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Sep | Ross County FC | A | 1–1 | D |
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' KICK OFF: Aberdeen FC gets underway.
- 4' Bojan Miovski doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 9' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Motherwell FC and Aberdeen FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 14' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 19' 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 Paul McGinn suffering a number of foals already.
- 24' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 29' Ireland international Liam Scales has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 33' The referee has no hesitation. Duk is booked for Aberdeen FC — Yellow card on 33.
- 38' Anthony Stewart needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 43' Motherwell FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 43.
- 44' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ricki Lamie on 44 minutes.
- 46' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Connor Shields comes on to replace Ross Tierney.
- 51' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Bojan Miovski on 51 minutes.
- 53' Blair Spittal was booked on 53.
- 55' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Stuart McKinstry makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 60' Aberdeen FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 65' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Aberdeen FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 67' A stunning finish from Duk — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 71' Dean Cornelius has so much to prove this time. He replaces Callum Slattery on 71 minute.
- 76' The Motherwell FC bench stirs into life. Paul McGinn is withdrawn and Stephen O'Donnell gets his opportunity.
- 81' Another substitution for Aberdeen FC to replace Leighton Clarkson by Vicente Besuijen on 81 minute.
- 84' Marley Watkins is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bojan Miovski at the 84 minute mark.
- 89' The 25-year-old Vicente Besuijen has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 90' Sean Goss picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Motherwell FC 1-2 Aberdeen FC.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 27
- 9
-
16
Paul McGinn ↓ Stephen O'Donnell 76'
- 1
- 4
- 8
- 17
- 7
- 15
-
26
Ross Tierney ↓ Connor Shields 46'
Bench
- 13
- 23
- 5
-
2
Stephen O'Donnell ↑ 76'
- 6
-
18
Dean Cornelius ↑ 71'
-
29
Connor Shields ↑ 46'
- 38
- 49
Coach
Steven Hammell
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 5
- 3
- 2
- 25
- 8
- 20
- 4
- 16
-
9
Bojan Miovski ↓ Marley Watkins 84'
-
11
Duk ↓ Matthew Kennedy 76'
Bench
-
15
Marley Watkins ↑ 84'
- 99
- 1
- 7
-
10
Vicente Besuijen ↑ 81'
- 23
-
33
Matthew Kennedy ↑ 76'
- 28
Coach
James Goodwin
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
0 / 4
1.45
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.35
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
55%
Motherwell FC or Aberdeen FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
12.8%
0 – 0
11.7%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
4.6%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 24% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.