Sunday , 16 August 2026

Motherwell FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Motherwell FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Aberdeen FC
Sat 16 Mar 2024 · 15:00 UTC Fir Park HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 25' Leighton Clarkson
Y 1' Junior Hoilett
Stuart Kettlewell 78' Y
Stephen O'Donnell 85' Y
Y 90' Kelle Roos

Overview

Match Preview

Motherwell FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at Fir Park.

Match Details

  • Referee William Collum
  • Assistant 1 Alan Mulvanny
  • Assistant 2 Steven Traynor (Scotland)

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

9
4
11
Motherwell FC 24 games · Avg 2.7 goals Aberdeen FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-03-16 Motherwell FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC 2024-02-14 Aberdeen FC 3–3 Motherwell FC 2023-11-01 Motherwell FC 2–4 Aberdeen FC 2023-02-04 Aberdeen FC 3–1 Motherwell FC 2022-10-22 Motherwell FC 1–2 Aberdeen FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Aberdeen FC H 0–1 L
02 Mar Rangers FC A 2–1 W
28 Feb Livingston FC A 3–1 W
25 Feb Celtic FC H 1–3 L
17 Feb Heart of Midlothian FC A 0–2 L
14 Feb Aberdeen FC A 3–3 D
Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Motherwell FC A 1–0 W
13 Mar Dundee FC A 0–1 L
02 Mar St. Mirren FC A 1–2 L
28 Feb St. Johnstone FC H 0–2 L
24 Feb Kilmarnock FC A 0–2 L
17 Feb Hibernian FC H 2–2 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)
46% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Motherwell FC launch into their encounter with Aberdeen FC.
  • 1' Aberdeen FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 1.
  • 6' Motherwell FC are deployed in a 3-5-2 today, looking to exploit space against Aberdeen FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 11' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 16' The travelling Aberdeen FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 21' Motherwell 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.
  • 22' The supporters are chanting for Jack Milne. He replaces Nicky Devlin on 22 minute.
  • 25' Aberdeen FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Leighton Clarkson on 25.
  • 30' Sam Nicholson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Aberdeen FC so far.
  • 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. Motherwell FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 40' Lennon Miller has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 45' Motherwell FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 50' Aberdeen FC come into this ranked 3 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 60' 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 Angus MacDonald suffering a number of foals already.
  • 62' Adam Devine is replacing Shane Blaney for the Motherwell FC side.
  • 67' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their 3-5-2 trying to find a way past Aberdeen FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 72' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 74' Mark Ferrie has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jack Vale on 74 minute.
  • 78' It’s a booking for Motherwell FC player. Stuart Kettlewell gets a card.
  • 80' The Aberdeen FC bench stirs into life. Junior Hoilett is withdrawn and Dante Polvara gets his opportunity.
  • 81' Fresh legs for Aberdeen FC! Killian Phillips comes on to replace Leighton Clarkson.
  • 83' Dylan Wells gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Lennon Miller and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 85' The referee calls foul for Stephen O'Donnell. He receives a card.
  • 88' Another substitution for Aberdeen FC to replace Bojan Miovski by Ester Sokler on 88 minute.
  • 90' Kelle Roos picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • Full Time. Aberdeen FC beats Motherwell FC

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stuart Kettlewell

Aberdeen FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neil Warnock

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Duk 6
Kevin van Veen 5
Bojan Miovski 4
Niall McGinn 3
Theo Bair 3
Callum Slattery 2
Leighton Clarkson 2
Blair Spittal 2

Head to Head

2024-03-16 Motherwell FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC 2024-02-14 Aberdeen FC 3–3 Motherwell FC 2023-11-01 Motherwell FC 2–4 Aberdeen FC 2023-02-04 Aberdeen FC 3–1 Motherwell FC 2022-10-22 Motherwell FC 1–2 Aberdeen FC

Motherwell FC Form

2024-03-16 Motherwell FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC L 2024-03-02 Rangers FC 1–2 Motherwell FC W 2024-02-28 Livingston FC 1–3 Motherwell FC W 2024-02-25 Motherwell FC 1–3 Celtic FC L 2024-02-17 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–0 Motherwell FC L 2024-02-14 Aberdeen FC 3–3 Motherwell FC D

Aberdeen FC Form

2024-03-16 Motherwell FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC W 2024-03-13 Dundee FC 1–0 Aberdeen FC L 2024-03-02 St. Mirren FC 2–1 Aberdeen FC L 2024-02-28 Aberdeen FC 0–2 St. Johnstone FC L 2024-02-24 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC L 2024-02-17 Aberdeen FC 2–2 Hibernian FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.13 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06 Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC or Aberdeen FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC35% Draw32% Aberdeen FC33%
Actual: Aberdeen FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.19
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
65%
Motherwell FC or Aberdeen FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC25% Draw52% Aberdeen FC23%
Actual: Aberdeen FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
13.5%
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
2.8%
3 – 0
2.5%
1 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Aberdeen FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 20% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 19% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.