Motherwell FC vs Dundee United FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Dundee United FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee United FC 33 games · 40 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr | Dundee United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Apr | Livingston FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Hibernian FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Mar | Rangers FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 04 Mar | Ross County FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr | Motherwell FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Apr | Hibernian FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Apr | Rangers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Mar | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Mar | Livingston FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Mar | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–3 | L |
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)
H2H (17 games)
41%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts). Dundee United FC are 7th (40 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Fir Park as Motherwell FC face off against Dundee United FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Craig Sibbald has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Fir Park. Dundee United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Dundee United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Dundee United FC that had 183 games and scored 177 goals.
- 22' Kevin van Veen puts Motherwell FC on the lead.
- 27' The 25-year-old Dean Cornelius has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 28' Ilmari Niskanen catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 28.
- 33' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 38' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 43' 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.
- 45' Calum Butcher is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 50' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 55' Jamie McGrath has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 60' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 60 minutes.
- 63' Against the run of play, Ilmari Niskanen has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 66' The Dundee United FC manager makes a substitution. Kieran Freeman departs to be replaced by Rory MacLeod.
- 68' Liam Kelly has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 68.
- 68' Dundee United FC make a change. Kieran Freeman trudges off to be replaced by Rory MacLeod on 68 minutes.
- 70' Jamie McGrath does the damage! The net is bulging and Dundee United FC surge ahead!
- 71' The crowd applauds Dean Cornelius as he leaves the pitch. Harry Paton steps in for Motherwell FC.
- 76' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their trying to find a way past Dundee United FC's compact .
- 81' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 84' The referee has no hesitation. Dan Casey is booked for Motherwell FC — Yellow card on 84.
- 88' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Loick Ayina.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Steven Fletcher.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Motherwell FC.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 9
-
21
Mikael Mandron ↓ Jack Aitchison 71'
- 66
- 16
- 1
- 52
- 24
-
18
Dean Cornelius ↓ Harry Paton 71'
- 7
- 22
Bench
- 13
- 20
- 5
- 2
- 4
- 8
- 17
-
53
Harry Paton ↑ 71'
-
15
Jack Aitchison ↑ 71'
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
Dundee United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 9
- 4
- 3
- 23
- 14
- 1
- 18
- 7
-
22
Kieran Freeman ↓ Rory MacLeod 66'
- 27
Bench
- 12
- 10
- 6
- 31
- 25
-
44
Rory MacLeod ↑ 66'
- 39
- 28
- 20
Coach
James Goodwin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Dalby | 4 |
| Archie Meekison | 2 |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 2 |
| Dylan Levitt | 2 |
| Apostolos Stamatelopoulos | 2 |
| Tony Watt | 2 |
| Kevin van Veen | 2 |
| Jamie McGrath | 2 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Dundee United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.69
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
Dundee United FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Dundee United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Dundee United FC
54%
Motherwell FC or Dundee United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
8.7%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
5.2%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 0
4.8%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Dundee United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 22% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.