Motherwell FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 13 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Hibernian FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Barry Cook
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Graeme Leslie
- Referee Andy McWilliam
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Hibernian FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Dec | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Motherwell FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Dec | Rangers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Dec | Livingston FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Dec | Celtic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Motherwell FC | Hibernian FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #10 |
| 13 | Points | 11 |
| 13 | Played | 12 |
| 3 / 4 / 6 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 7 |
| 15 | Scored | 15 |
| 21 | Conceded | 17 |
| -6 | GD | -2 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 0.92 |
| 23% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
H2H (25 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
8%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
Motherwell FC are 9th (13 pts). Hibernian FC are 10th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
2/3
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/6
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Hibernian FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/2
31-45
1/7
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/1
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Motherwell FC
| Alex Lowry | 3 G | 1 A |
| Lukas Fadinger | 3 G | |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 2 G | 2 A |
| Seb Palmer-Houlden | 2 G | |
| Ibrahim Said | 2 G |
Hibernian FC
| Callum Wright | 3 G | 1 A |
| Martin Boyle | 3 G | |
| Owen Elding | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Motherwell FC to score. At the same time, Hibernian FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Hibernian FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' Scotland international Allan Campbell has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Stephen Mallan made 309 appearances and scored 22 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Neil Lennon will be considering his options from the bench.
- 25' Ryan Porteous is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hibernian FC tonight.
- 28' A tactical swap from Hibernian FC — Sean Mackie on, Ryan Porteous off on 28 minutes.
- 33' Alex Gorrin has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 306 appearances.
- 38' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 42' That is a Yellow card for Hibernian FC. Stephane Omeonga will be fuming at that decision.
- 43' A stunning finish from David Turnbull — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 46' Another change for Hibernian FC made on 46 minute. Stephane Omeonga leaves to be changed by Vykintas Slivka.
- 49' The referee calls foul for Alex Gorrin. He receives a Yellow card.
- 54' Ryan Gauld is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hibernian FC so far.
- 58' A moment of madness from Sean Mackie on 58 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Hibernian FC will be frustrated.
- 63' A quiet spell here at Fir Park. Motherwell FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 64' Another substitution for Motherwell FC to replace Gboly Ariyibi by Ross McCormack on 64 minute.
- 69' Motherwell FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 74' The home supporters are growing impatient. Motherwell FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 76' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 76 minute. Curtis Main leaves to be changed by Conor Sammon.
- 80' Hibernian FC make a change. Marvyn Bartley trudges off to be replaced by Oliver Shaw on 80 minutes.
- 85' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 88' The supporters are chanting for Gael Bigirimana. He replaces Jake Hastie on 88 minute.
- The final score is 1-0.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
12
Gboly Ariyibi ↓ Ross McCormack 64'
- 20
- 5
-
9
Curtis Main ↓ Conor Sammon 76'
- 2
- 18
- 14
- 8
- 28
- 23
-
32
Jake Hastie ↓ Gael Bigirimana 88'
Bench
-
44
Ross McCormack ↑ 64'
- 6
- 24
-
19
Conor Sammon ↑ 76'
- 4
-
17
Gael Bigirimana ↑ 88'
- 13
Coach
Steve Robinson
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 40
- 14
- 7
- 22
- 3
- 4
-
6
Marvin Bartley ↓ Oliver Shaw 80'
- 1
-
36
Ryan Porteous ↓ Sean Mackie 28'
- 24
- 13
Bench
- 18
-
8
Vykintas Slivka ↑ 46'
- 33
- 2
-
43
Sean Mackie ↑ 28'
-
32
Oliver Shaw ↑ 80'
- 41
Coach
Neil Lennon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Martin Boyle | 8 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 5 |
| Kevin van Veen | 4 |
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| Lukas Fadinger | 2 |
| Ryan Porteous | 2 |
| Elie Youan | 2 |
| Bevis Mugabi | 2 |
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.99
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC or Hibernian FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.13
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Hibernian FC
63%
Motherwell FC or Hibernian FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
14.3%
0 – 1
12.3%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
7.4%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
2.9%
0 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 18% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 21% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.