Motherwell FC vs Dundee FC, Premier League 2018-19 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Dundee FC — Premier League .
- Motherwell FC 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Referee Jordon Stokoe
- Referee Gordon Crawford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Dundee FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 20 Apr | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | Rangers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Apr | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Mar | St. Johnstone FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Motherwell FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 20 Apr | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Apr | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Mar | Celtic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Motherwell FC | Dundee FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #9 |
| 54 | Points | 33 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 14 / 12 / 7 | W / D / L | 8 / 9 / 16 |
| 52 | Scored | 34 |
| 29 | Conceded | 53 |
| +23 | GD | -19 |
| 1.64 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 42% | Win % | 24% |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts). Dundee FC are 9th (33 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Motherwell FC to score. At the same time, Dundee FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Dundee FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 11' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Martin Woods makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 12' David Turnbull doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 17' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Charles Dunne made 293 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 22' Sensational shot from Ethan Robson. Dundee FC is back in the lead.
- 24' Magnificent from James Scott! That is 14 goals in 293 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 28' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alex Gorrin on 28 minutes.
- 33' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jim McIntyre will be considering his options from the bench.
- 38' Alex Gorrin has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 41' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nathan Ralph on 41 minutes.
- 46' It looks like no one’s ball. Motherwell FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 50' The United States Gboly Ariyibi breaks the deadlock on 50 minutes. 3-2!
- 52' Assisted by Martin Woods with the perfectly-timed delivery and Nathan Ralph makes no mistake. 3-3!
- 57' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 58' A moment of madness from Alex Gorrin on 58 minutes earns him a Red card. Motherwell FC will be frustrated.
- 63' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their trying to find a way past Dundee FC's compact .
- 68' Dundee FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 68.
- 70' Liam Grimshaw makes way for Carl McHugh at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Motherwell FC.
- 75' James Horsfield gets the nod from Dundee FC. He replaces Nathan Ralph and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' Motherwell FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 80.
- 81' It is a substitution in Dundee FC team. Martin Woods is replaced by Callum Moore on 81 minute.
- 86' David Turnbull picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 87' Kusunga has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 87.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for James Horsfield on 90.
- 90' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Gboly Ariyibi has done his job and it is now time for Jamie Semple to step up.
- The final score is 4-3.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
12
Gboly Ariyibi ↓ Jamie Semple 90'
- 20
- 5
- 2
- 18
-
14
Liam Grimshaw ↓ Carl McHugh 70'
- 7
- 8
- 28
-
35
James Scott ↓ Curtis Main 70'
- 23
Bench
-
9
Curtis Main ↑ 70'
- 6
- 24
-
4
Carl McHugh ↑ 70'
- 11
- 13
-
39
Jamie Semple ↑ 90'
Coach
Steve Robinson
Dundee FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
3
Nathan Ralph ↓ James Horsfield 75'
- 16
-
21
Andrew Nelson ↓ Kenny Miller 75'
- 15
- 31
- 10
- 2
- 5
- 27
-
4
Martin Woods C ↓ Callum Moore 81'
- 23
Bench
- 7
-
29
James Horsfield ↑ 75'
- 6
- 12
- 18
-
45
Callum Moore ↑ 81'
-
20
Kenny Miller ↑ 75'
Coach
Jim McIntyre
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lyall Cameron | 5 |
| David Turnbull | 4 |
| Luke McCowan | 2 |
| Theo Bair | 2 |
| Dan Casey | 2 |
| Bevis Mugabi | 1 |
| Benjamin Kallman | 1 |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 1 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.33
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
Dundee FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Motherwell FC to win 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.4
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Dundee FC
35%
Motherwell FC or Dundee FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–3 not predicted4 – 3Actual
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
9.1%
1 – 0
7.4%
3 – 1
7.2%
3 – 0
6.9%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 0
4.7%
1 – 2
4.3%
4 – 1
4.3%
4 – 0
4%
3 – 2
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Dundee FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 19% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 22% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.