Motherwell FC vs Dundee United FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Dundee United FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee United FC 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Assistant 1 Alastair Mather
- Assistant 2 Alaistair Taylor (Scotland)
7 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.1 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | Dundee United FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 07 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Dec | Dundee FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 30 Nov | Hibernian FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Nov | Ross County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Nov | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 07 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Nov | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | Rangers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Nov | Ross County FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Hibernian FC | A | 1–1 | 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)
H2H (17 games)
41%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
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
1/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Motherwell FC
| Lukas Fadinger | 1 G |
| Ibrahim Said | 1 G |
Dundee United FC
| Lachlan Rose | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Motherwell FC and Dundee United FC is underway.
- 1' Goal! Apostolos Stamatelopoulos scores his 24 goal in 206 matches.
- 3' A meaty challenge results in booking for David Babunski on 3.
- 7' Sam Dalby is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 12' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Dundee United FC backline.
- 17' Louis Moult is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Dundee United FC so far.
- 22' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 27' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jim Goodwin might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 32' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Dundee United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 33' GOAL! Andy Halliday scores on 33. Assisted by Harry Paton
- 38' The travelling Dundee United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' Brilliant from the ! Apostolos Stamatelopoulos makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 40.
- 45' Motherwell FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 48' Declan Gallagher has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 48.
- 53' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 54' Magnificent from Sam Dalby! That is 19 goals in 115 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 58' Dundee United FC ring the changes. David Babunski has done his job and it is now time for Jort van der Sande to step up.
- 63' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 67' Tom Sparrow does the damage! The net is bulging and Motherwell FC surge ahead!
- 69' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Marvin Kaleta has done his job and it is now time for Stephen O'Donnell to step up.
- 70' Another substitution for Motherwell FC to replace Tawanda Maswanhise by Moses Ebiye on 70 minute.
- 75' That looks like a foul for a card for Apostolos Stamatelopoulos.
- 75' The Dundee United FC bench stirs into life. Declan Gallagher is withdrawn and Kristijan Trapanovski gets his opportunity.
- 80' It looks surprising Motherwell FC does not make any changes. Luca Stephenson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 82' The Motherwell FC bench stirs into life. Apostolos Stamatelopoulos is withdrawn and Sam Nicholson gets his opportunity.
- 83' Kai Fotheringham gets the nod from Dundee United FC. He replaces Luca Stephenson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' Louis Moult has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 87 minutes.
- Dundee United FC will have plenty to reflect on. Motherwell FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
3-5-1-1Starting XI
- 13
- 20
- 3
- 4
- 15
- 12
- 55
- 38
- 11
- 14
- 21
Bench
-
2
Stephen O'Donnell ↑ 69'
-
19
Sam Nicholson ↑ 82'
-
24
Moses Ebiye ↑ 70'
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 90
- 1
- 23
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
Dundee United FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 1
- 9
- 2
- 31
- 15
- 10
- 5
- 19
- 17
- 16
- 4
Bench
- 25
-
20
Jort van der Sande ↑ 58'
- 6
-
7
Kristijan Trapanovski ↑ 75'
-
18
Kai Fotheringham ↑ 83'
- 29
- 12
- 42
- 70
Coach
Jim Goodwin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Dalby | 4 |
| Ryan Edwards | 2 |
| Lawrence Shankland | 2 |
| Archie Meekison | 2 |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 2 |
| Dylan Levitt | 2 |
| Apostolos Stamatelopoulos | 2 |
| Tony Watt | 2 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Dundee United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.22
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
Dundee United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Dundee United FC
40%
Motherwell FC or Dundee United FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–3 not predicted4 – 3Actual
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.7%
1 – 0
7.3%
3 – 1
6.9%
3 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 0
5%
1 – 2
4.8%
3 – 2
3.9%
4 – 1
3.9%
4 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Dundee United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 18% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 22% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.