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

Premier League · 2020-21
Motherwell FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Dundee United FC
Wed 3 Feb 2021 · 18:00 UTC Fir Park HT 45+1' · FT 45+7'
Y 36' Ian Harkes

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Alastair Mather
  • Referee Dougie Potter
  • Referee Don Robertson
  • Referee

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

7
4
6
Motherwell FC 17 games · Avg 2.4 goals Dundee United FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-03 Motherwell FC 2–1 Dundee United FC 2020-12-26 Dundee United FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 2020-08-08 Motherwell FC 0–1 Dundee United FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Feb Dundee United FC H 2–1 W
27 Jan Ross County FC A 2–1 W
23 Jan Aberdeen FC A 0–2 L
17 Jan Rangers FC H 1–1 D
09 Jan St. Mirren FC A 1–1 D
02 Jan Hamilton Academical FC A 0–3 L
Dundee United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Feb Motherwell FC A 1–2 L
30 Jan Hibernian FC H 0–2 L
27 Jan St. Mirren FC H 1–5 L
16 Jan Hamilton Academical FC A 0–0 D
12 Jan St. Johnstone FC H 2–2 D
02 Jan Aberdeen FC A 0–0 D

Season Stats

Motherwell FC Dundee United FC
#3 Position #11
4 Points 1
2 Played 2
1 / 1 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 1 / 1
2 Scored 1
1 Conceded 5
+1 GD -4
2.00 PPG 0.50
50% Win % 0%

Key Stats

47% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
41% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season

Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 pts). Dundee United FC are 11th (1 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Dundee United FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Fir Park that hosts another battle between Motherwell FC and Dundee United FC.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Motherwell FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' Motherwell FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 15' Lawrence Shankland has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Chris Long, as he is very good at scoring at Fir Park with 6 goals in the last 6 games.
  • 23' Devante Cole does the damage! The net is bulging and Motherwell FC surge ahead!
  • 28' Against the run of play, Chris Long has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 33' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 36' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ian Harkes on 36 minutes.
  • 41' Ricki Lamie, a Scotland , has 23 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 46' Peter Pawlett is replacing Nicky Clark for the Dundee United FC side.
  • 51' Robbie Crawford needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 56' Motherwell FC have won 342 goals from 294 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 61' 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.
  • 66' Dundee United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 71' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 73' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Harry Smith comes on to replace Chris Long.
  • 78' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 80' Ryan Edwards does the damage! The net is bulging and Dundee United FC surge ahead!
  • 81' Tony Watt makes way for Nathan McGinley at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Motherwell FC.
  • 86' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Micky Mellon will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 89' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Nathan McGinley has done his job and it is now time for Sam Foley to step up.
  • The points are shared — Motherwell FC 2-1 Dundee United FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Graham Alexander

Dundee United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Micky Mellon

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sam Dalby 4
Devante Cole 2
Chris Long 2
Ryan Edwards 2
Lawrence Shankland 2
Archie Meekison 2
Tawanda Maswanhise 2
Dylan Levitt 2

Head to Head

2021-02-03 Motherwell FC 2–1 Dundee United FC 2020-12-26 Dundee United FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 2020-08-08 Motherwell FC 0–1 Dundee United FC

Motherwell FC Form

2021-02-03 Motherwell FC 2–1 Dundee United FC W 2021-01-27 Ross County FC 1–2 Motherwell FC W 2021-01-23 Aberdeen FC 2–0 Motherwell FC L 2021-01-17 Motherwell FC 1–1 Rangers FC D 2021-01-09 St. Mirren FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D 2021-01-02 Hamilton Academical FC 3–0 Motherwell FC L

Dundee United FC Form

2021-02-03 Motherwell FC 2–1 Dundee United FC L 2021-01-30 Dundee United FC 0–2 Hibernian FC L 2021-01-27 Dundee United FC 1–5 St. Mirren FC L 2021-01-16 Hamilton Academical FC 0–0 Dundee United FC D 2021-01-12 Dundee United FC 2–2 St. Johnstone FC D 2021-01-02 Aberdeen FC 0–0 Dundee United FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.63 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.52 Dundee United FC xG
I would bet for: Under — clean sheet likely 66% + Under 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC61% Draw25% Dundee United FC14%
Actual: Motherwell FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes34% 0% No66%
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 63%
37%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Dundee United FC
39%
Motherwell FC or Dundee United FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC42% Draw50% Dundee United FC8%
Actual: Motherwell FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
18.2%
2 – 0
14.9%
0 – 0
13.8%
1 – 1
10.5%
3 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
5%
3 – 1
4.4%
4 – 0
3.3%
1 – 2
2.4%
2 – 2
2.1%
4 – 1
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Dundee United FC covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 20% 64%
-1.5 36% — 64%
-1 36% 27% 37%
-0.5 63% — 37%
+0.5 90% — 10%
+1 90% 8% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
60% ✗
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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