Motherwell FC vs Dundee FC, Premier League 2018-19 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Dundee FC — Premier League .
- Motherwell FC 13 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee FC 12 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Referee Jordon Stokoe
- Referee Gordon Crawford
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #5 |
| 13 | Points | 17 |
| 13 | Played | 12 |
| 3 / 4 / 6 | W / D / L | 5 / 2 / 5 |
| 15 | Scored | 18 |
| 21 | Conceded | 15 |
| -6 | GD | +3 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.42 |
| 23% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Dundee FC this season
Dundee FC this season
Motherwell FC are 9th (13 pts). Dundee FC are 5th (17 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
2/3
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/6
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Dundee FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/3
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Motherwell FC
| Alex Lowry | 3 G | 1 A |
| Lukas Fadinger | 3 G | |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 2 G | 2 A |
| Seb Palmer-Houlden | 2 G | |
| Ibrahim Said | 2 G |
Dundee FC
| Bradley Fink | 4 G | |
| Joe Westley | 4 G | |
| Ashley Hay | 3 G | |
| Joe Bevan | 2 G | 1 A |
| Owen Bevan | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Motherwell FC gets underway.
- 5' Motherwell FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Dundee FC's shape.
- 10' Nathan Ralph is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Dundee FC so far.
- 11' Dundee FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Martin Woods on 11.
- 12' What a strike from David Turnbull! The score is 1-1.
- 17' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 22' GOAL! Ethan Robson fires home to make it 1-2!
- 24' James Scott doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 28' Alex Gorrin catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 28.
- 33' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Dundee FC winning 0% of all matches.
- 38' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their trying to find a way past Dundee FC's compact .
- 41' A moment of madness from Nathan Ralph on 41 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Dundee FC will be frustrated.
- 46' Motherwell FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 50' A stunning finish from Gboly Ariyibi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 52' What an equalizer from Nathan Ralph!
- 57' Dundee FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 58' The referee shows Motherwell FC player a Red card on 58.
- 63' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 68' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 70' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. Liam Grimshaw is replaced by Carl McHugh on 70 minute.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for James Horsfield. He replaces Nathan Ralph on 75 minute.
- 80' Carl McHugh picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 81' It is a substitution in Dundee FC team. Martin Woods is replaced by Callum Moore on 81 minute.
- 86' A moment of madness from David Turnbull on 86 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Motherwell FC will be frustrated.
- 87' Kusunga has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 87.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for James Horsfield.
- 90' The whistle greets Gboly Ariyibi as he departs to be replaced by Jamie Semple.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Motherwell FC 4-3 Dundee FC.
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 |
| Gael Bigirimana | 1 |
| Juan Portales | 1 |
| Tony Watt | 1 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.85
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Dundee FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 67% + Over 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.42
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
73%
Draw or Dundee FC
50%
Motherwell FC or Dundee FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–3 not predicted4 – 3Actual
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
5.6%
1 – 0
5.4%
3 – 1
5.2%
0 – 0
4.7%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Dundee FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 19% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 16% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

