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 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee United FC 11 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Assistant 1 Alastair Mather
- Assistant 2 Alaistair Taylor (Scotland)
5 games this season
🟨 4.8/game
⚽ 16.4 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 12 | 28 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 11 | 24 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 11 | 20 |
| 4 | Falkirk FC | 12 | 18 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 11 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 11 | 16 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 12 | 14 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 12 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 12 | 12 |
| 10 | Aberdeen FC | 11 | 11 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 12 | 9 |
| 12 | Hibernian FC | 11 | 8 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #6 |
| 12 | Points | 16 |
| 12 | Played | 11 |
| 3 / 3 / 6 | W / D / L | 4 / 4 / 3 |
| 14 | Scored | 16 |
| 20 | Conceded | 16 |
| -6 | GD | +0 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.45 |
| 25% | Win % | 36% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
30%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
Dundee United FC this season
Motherwell FC are 9th (12 pts). Dundee United FC are 6th (16 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/5
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Dundee United FC
0-15
4/3
16-30
2/4
31-45
6/1
46-60
–/4
61-75
1/4
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Motherwell FC
| Alex Lowry | 3 G | 1 A |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 2 G | 2 A |
| Lukas Fadinger | 2 G | |
| Seb Palmer-Houlden | 2 G | |
| Ibrahim Said | 2 G |
Dundee United FC
| Zac Sapsford | 3 G | |
| Jesse Randall | 2 G | 3 A |
| Lyall Cameron | 2 G | 2 A |
| Will Ferry | 1 G | 1 A |
| Lachlan Rose | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Fir Park!
- 1' What a moment for Apostolos Stamatelopoulos! That strike on 1 puts his side firmly in control.
- 3' Poor challenge from David Babunski. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 7' What a strike from Sam Dalby! The score is 1-1.
- 12' Dundee United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 17' Emmanuel Adegboyega has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 22' Kai Fotheringham needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 27' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Motherwell FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 32' Scotland international Andy Halliday has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 33' Assisted by Harry Paton with the perfectly-timed delivery and Andy Halliday makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 38' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their 3-5-1-1 trying to find a way past Dundee United FC's compact 3-5-2.
- 40' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Apostolos Stamatelopoulos makes it 3-1.
- 45' Liam Gordon has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 45.
- 48' A meaty challenge results in booking for Declan Gallagher on 48.
- 53' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Dundee United FC backline.
- 54' GOAL! Sam Dalby fires home to make it 3-2!
- 58' Another substitution for Dundee United FC to replace David Babunski by Jort van der Sande on 58 minute.
- 63' named a 3-5-1-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-5-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 67' Against the run of play, Tom Sparrow has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 69' Motherwell FC make a change. Marvin Kaleta trudges off to be replaced by Stephen O'Donnell on 69 minutes.
- 70' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 70 minute. Tawanda Maswanhise leaves to be changed by Moses Ebiye.
- 75' It’s a booking for Motherwell FC player. Apostolos Stamatelopoulos gets a card.
- 75' Kristijan Trapanovski gets the nod from Dundee United FC. He replaces Declan Gallagher and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' 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.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Sam Nicholson. He replaces Apostolos Stamatelopoulos on 82 minute.
- 83' The Dundee United FC bench stirs into life. Luca Stephenson is withdrawn and Kai Fotheringham gets his opportunity.
- 87' What composure from Louis Moult! The England international strokes it home. 4-3.
- With this win, Motherwell FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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
3 / 4
1.89
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.86
Dundee United FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC or Dundee United FC 77% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Dundee United FC
56%
Motherwell FC or Dundee United FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–3 not predicted4 – 3Actual
1 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 2
6.9%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 2
4.4%
2 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
1 – 0
3.9%
0 – 1
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Dundee United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 18% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 17% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 11% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.