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Motherwell FC vs Dundee United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Motherwell FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Dundee United FC
Sat 8 Aug 2020 · 14:00 UTC Fir Park HT 45+3' · FT 45+5'
Allan Campbell 71' Y
David Turnbull 78' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Motherwell FC vs Dundee United FC — Premier League at Fir Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Steven McLean
  • Referee David Roome
  • Referee Callum Spence
  • Referee Grant Irvine

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

7
4
6
Motherwell FC 17 games · Avg 2.4 goals Dundee United FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-08-08 Motherwell FC 0–1 Dundee United FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Aug Dundee United FC H 0–1 L
03 Aug Ross County FC A 0–1 L
07 Mar Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–1 D
04 Mar Ross County FC H 4–1 W
25 Feb St. Mirren FC H 1–2 L
22 Feb Hamilton Academical FC A 0–0 D
Dundee United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Aug Motherwell FC A 1–0 W
01 Aug St. Johnstone FC H 1–1 D

Season Stats

Motherwell FC Dundee United FC
#4 Position #7
54 Points 40
33 Played 33
14 / 12 / 7 W / D / L 9 / 13 / 11
52 Scored 45
29 Conceded 54
+23 GD -9
1.64 PPG 1.21
42% Win % 27%

Key Stats

47% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
41% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts). Dundee United FC are 7th (40 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Motherwell FC and Dundee United FC is underway.
  • 5' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Dundee United FC backline.
  • 10' Motherwell FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Dundee United FC's shape.
  • 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Chris Long is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
  • 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 35' The 31-year-old Ian Harkes has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Micky Mellon will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 45' Motherwell FC have won 340 goals from 293 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 46' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Jake Hastie has done his job and it is now time for Tony Watt to step up.
  • 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Dundee United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 52' The deadlock is broken! Mark Reynolds gets on the scoresheet on 52 minutes.
  • 57' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 60' Dundee United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Cammy Smith is hanging Luke Bolton on the field on 60 minute.
  • 65' The supporters are chanting for Jordan White. He replaces Chris Long on 65 minute.
  • 70' It looks like no one’s ball. Motherwell FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 71' Motherwell FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 71.
  • 73' A tactical swap from Dundee United FC — Adrian Sporle on, Logan Chalmers off on 73 minutes.
  • 77' Dundee United FC make a change. Ian Harkes trudges off to be replaced by Dillon Powers on 77 minutes.
  • 78' David Turnbull has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 78.
  • 79' The Motherwell FC bench stirs into life. Allan Campbell is withdrawn and Jermaine Hylton gets his opportunity.
  • 84' Calum Butcher has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 89' Dundee United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Dundee United FC take all three points.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Robinson

Dundee United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Micky Mellon

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.31 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98 Dundee United FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC40% Draw31% Dundee United FC29%
Actual: Dundee United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Dundee United FC
60%
Motherwell FC or Dundee United FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC30% Draw51% Dundee United FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
12.3%
1 – 0
12.1%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Dundee United FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 23% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 16% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✗

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