Motherwell FC vs Dundee FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Dundee FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Assistant 1 Calum Spence
- Assistant 2 Gordon McCabe (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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Dundee FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Oct | Hibernian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Aug | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Motherwell FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Sep | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Ross County FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Aug | Hibernian FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Motherwell FC | Dundee FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #5 |
| 4 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 2 |
| 1 | Conceded | 1 |
| +1 | GD | +1 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Dundee FC this season
Dundee FC this season
Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 pts). Dundee FC are 5th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Dundee FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Motherwell FC get us underway at Fir Park.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' The travelling Dundee FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Dundee FC backline.
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Motherwell FC and Dundee FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 25' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 30' Dundee FC come into this ranked 8 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 35' Motherwell FC are deployed in a 3-5-2 today, looking to exploit space against Dundee FC's 3-5-2 shape.
- 38' A stunning finish from Lyall Cameron — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 43' Trevor Carson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' Time for substitution for Motherwell FC. Zach Robinson is replaced by Moses Ebiye.
- 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Curtis Main made 294 appearances and scored 31 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 56' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 61' Dundee FC have won 178 goals from 183 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 66' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 66 minutes.
- 71' Poor challenge from Ryan Astley. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 71' The crowd applauds Lyall Cameron as he leaves the pitch. Scott Tiffoney steps in for Dundee FC.
- 76' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 77' Marvin Kaleta is ready to make an impact after coming on for Stephen O'Donnell at the 77 minute mark.
- 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Juan Portales on 78.
- 80' Simon Murray makes way for Seb Palmer-Houlden at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Dundee FC.
- 85' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Dundee FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 90' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-5-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Motherwell FC.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 13
- 4
- 2
- 15
- 5
- 6
-
9
Zach Robinson ↓ Moses Ebiye 46'
- 38
- 23
- 11
- 14
Bench
- 20
- 3
- 22
-
52
Tony Watt ↑ 46'
-
24
Moses Ebiye ↑ 46'
- 55
- 90
- 1
-
21
Marvin Kaleta ↑ 77'
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
Dundee FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
-
26
Scott Fraser ↓ Juan Portales 77'
- 3
- 9
- 31
- 15
- 19
-
10
Lyall Cameron ↓ Scott Tiffoney 71'
- 20
- 4
- 2
- 21
Bench
-
7
Scott Tiffoney ↑ 71'
- 8
- 1
- 22
- 47
-
23
Seb Palmer-Houlden ↑ 80'
-
29
Juan Portales ↑ 77'
- 30
- 11
Coach
Tony Docherty
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lyall Cameron | 5 |
| David Turnbull | 4 |
| Dan Casey | 2 |
| Luke McCowan | 2 |
| Theo Bair | 2 |
| Danny Johnson | 1 |
| Simon Murray | 1 |
| Gboly Ariyibi | 1 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.9
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
Dundee FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 75% + Motherwell FC or Draw 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Dundee FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.7
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 1.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 2.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 3.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Dundee FC
62%
Motherwell FC or Dundee FC
66%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Dundee FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
20.9%
1 – 0
15%
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7%
2 – 1
5.9%
0 – 2
5.4%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
2.5%
3 – 0
2.1%
3 – 1
1.8%
0 – 3
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Dundee FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 22% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 19% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✓
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.