Motherwell FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2024-25 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 Nick Walsh
- Assistant 1 Sean Carr
- Assistant 2 Paul O'Neill
7 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.1 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 20 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Dec | Dundee United FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan | Motherwell FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Jan | Ross County FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Dundee United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 21 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–1 | D |
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' KICK OFF: Motherwell FC gets underway.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Motherwell FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 9' That looks like a foul for a card for Davor Zdravkovski.
- 14' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Aberdeen FC backline.
- 15' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Tawanda Maswanhise on 15 minutes.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Stuart Kettlewell might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' Aberdeen FC have won 357 goals from 350 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 27' A meaty challenge results in booking for Stuart Kettlewell on 27.
- 32' Motherwell FC currently sit 6 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 34' Ewan Wilson has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 34 minutes.
- 39' The 28-year-old Aston Oxborough has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 43' It’s gonna be a card for Slobodan Rubezic.
- 45' The deadlock is broken! Tawanda Maswanhise gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 46' The crowd applauds Angus MacDonald as he leaves the pitch. Leighton Clarkson steps in for Aberdeen FC.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 56' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Motherwell FC and Aberdeen FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 61' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Motherwell FC and Aberdeen FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 66' Liam Gordon is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Motherwell FC tonight.
- 68' Jack Vale is ready to make an impact after coming on for Moses Ebiye at the 68 minute mark.
- 70' Aberdeen FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 75' It looks like no one’s ball. Aberdeen FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 78' The whistle greets Tawanda Maswanhise as he departs to be replaced by Sam Nicholson.
- 80' Peter Ambrose has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ante Palaversa on 80 minute.
- 85' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Graeme Shinnie.
- 86' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Kofi Balmer departs to be replaced by Paul McGinn.
- The points are shared — Motherwell FC 2-0 Aberdeen FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 13
-
52
Tony Watt ↓ Callum Slattery 86'
- 4
-
24
Moses Ebiye ↓ Jack Vale 68'
- 15
-
5
Kofi Balmer ↓ Paul McGinn 86'
-
6
Davor Zdravkovski ↓ Tom Sparrow 78'
- 55
- 23
- 11
- 21
Bench
- 20
- 22
- 2
-
16
Paul McGinn ↑ 86'
-
19
Sam Nicholson ↑ 78'
-
8
Callum Slattery ↑ 86'
-
77
Jack Vale ↑ 68'
-
7
Tom Sparrow ↑ 78'
- 1
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
Aberdeen FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 27
- 2
- 4
- 3
-
18
Ante Palaversa ↓ Peter Ambrose 80'
- 31
- 33
-
9
Kevin Nisbet ↓ Dante Polvara 46'
- 6
- 11
- 81
Bench
- 15
- 7
-
10
Leighton Clarkson ↑ 46'
- 20
- 25
-
8
Dante Polvara ↑ 46'
-
32
Peter Ambrose ↑ 80'
- 30
- 44
Coach
Jimmy Thelin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Duk | 6 |
| Kevin van Veen | 5 |
| Bojan Miovski | 4 |
| Niall McGinn | 3 |
| Theo Bair | 3 |
| Danny Johnson | 2 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 2 |
| Jamie McGrath | 2 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.9
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC to win 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.69
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
40%
Motherwell FC or Aberdeen FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.2%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
9.3%
0 – 0
8.6%
3 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
6%
0 – 1
4.5%
1 – 2
3.8%
2 – 2
3.7%
4 – 0
3.6%
4 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 19% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 24% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.