Motherwell FC vs Dundee United FC, Premier League 2026 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Dundee United FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee United FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | Dundee United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 24 May | Livingston FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 May | Ross County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 May | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 May | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Celtic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | Motherwell FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 24 May | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 20 May | Livingston FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 May | Ross County FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 06 May | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Apr | Livingston FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Motherwell FC | Dundee United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #9 |
| 8 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 9 | Scored | 9 |
| 11 | Conceded | 11 |
| -2 | GD | -2 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 29% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
Dundee United FC this season
Motherwell FC are 8th (8 pts). Dundee United FC are 9th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/5
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Dundee United FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
–/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/3
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Motherwell FC
| Alex Lowry | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 1 G | 2 A |
| Regan Charles-Cook | 1 G | |
| Lukas Fadinger | 1 G | |
| Seb Palmer-Houlden | 1 G |
Dundee United FC
| Jesse Randall | 2 G | 2 A |
| Will Ferry | 1 G | 1 A |
| Lachlan Rose | 1 G | |
| Zac Sapsford | 1 G | |
| Emmanuel Agyei | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Fir Park. Motherwell FC are looking to make home advantage count against Dundee United FC.
- 5' Kevin van Veen makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Motherwell FC are in front.
- 10' 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.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Motherwell FC and Dundee United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' Dundee United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 31' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jamie McGrath makes it 1-1.
- 36' 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.
- 41' 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.
- 46' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 49' Sensational shot from Steven Fletcher. Dundee United FC is back in the lead.
- 52' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lennon Miller on 52.
- 56' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Shane Blaney.
- 61' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 65' Callum Slattery gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Lennon Miller and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' The Dundee United FC bench stirs into life. Dylan Levitt is withdrawn and Kai Fotheringham gets his opportunity.
- 70' Blair Spittal does the damage! The net is bulging and Motherwell FC surge ahead!
- 71' A change in the Dundee United FC ranks — Peter Pawlett exits the field as Rory MacLeod enters on 71.
- 76' Motherwell FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 81' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Dundee United FC that had 189 games and scored 183 goals.
- 82' Magnificent from Max Johnston! That is 3 goals in 298 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 86' Miller Thomson is replacing Steven Fletcher for the Dundee United FC side.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Motherwell FC take all three points.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 20
- 9
-
21
Mikael Mandron ↓ Jonathan Obika 65'
- 5
- 2
- 16
- 1
- 24
- 7
-
38
Lennon Miller ↓ Callum Slattery 65'
Bench
- 13
-
99
Jonathan Obika ↑ 65'
-
8
Callum Slattery ↑ 65'
- 17
- 18
- 15
-
22
Max Johnston ↑ 65'
- 26
- 49
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
Dundee United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Peter Pawlett ↓ Rory MacLeod 71'
- 16
- 9
- 14
- 15
- 18
- 6
-
19
Dylan Levitt ↓ Kai Fotheringham 66'
- 22
- 31
- 27
Bench
- 4
- 3
- 23
- 1
- 7
-
25
Kai Fotheringham ↑ 66'
-
44
Rory MacLeod ↑ 71'
-
39
Miller Thomson ↑ 86'
-
28
Mathew Anim Cudjoe ↑ 65'
Coach
James Goodwin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Dalby | 4 |
| Dylan Levitt | 2 |
| Apostolos Stamatelopoulos | 2 |
| Tony Watt | 2 |
| Kevin van Veen | 2 |
| Jamie McGrath | 2 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Chris Long | 2 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Dundee United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.8
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Dundee United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.09
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Dundee United FC
47%
Motherwell FC or Dundee United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
7.4%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.1%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
Actual
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% | 21% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.