Motherwell FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2019-20 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 John Beaton
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee Andy Milne
- Referee Colin Steven
7 games this season
🟨 5.1/game
⚽ 9.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Hibernian FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Jan | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Ross County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Motherwell FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Jan | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Livingston FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Motherwell FC and Hibernian FC is underway.
- 5' Hibernian FC is showing some good football. However, Hibernian FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jack Ross might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Motherwell FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 24' Hibernian FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 24.
- 29' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 34' That is a Yellow card for Motherwell FC. Liam Donnelly will be fuming at that decision.
- 37' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Christian Doidge.
- 42' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hibernian FC backline.
- 47' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Hibernian FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 49' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Joe Newell on 49 minutes.
- 54' Christian Doidge has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 59' 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.
- 62' Motherwell FC make a change. Christian Ilic trudges off to be replaced by Sherwin Seedorf on 62 minutes.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Scott Allan. He replaces Florian Kamberi on 65 minute.
- 70' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 74' Another substitution for Motherwell FC to replace Ross MacIver by Christy Manzinga on 74 minute.
- 78' A tactical swap from Hibernian FC — James Gullan on, Daryl Horgan off on 78 minutes.
- 81' A tactical swap from Motherwell FC — Mikael Ndjoli on, James Scott off on 81 minutes.
- 86' It looks like no one’s ball. Motherwell FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 89' Hibernian FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Martin Boyle.
- The final score is 0-0.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 20
- 5
- 22
- 4
- 6
-
17
James Scott ↓ Mikael Ndjoli 81'
- 31
- 19
- 16
-
37
Ross MacIver ↓ Christy Manzinga 74'
Bench
-
11
Sherwin Seedorf ↑ 62'
- 52
- 24
-
44
Mikael Ndjoli ↑ 81'
- 1
- 2
-
12
Christy Manzinga ↑ 74'
Coach
Steve Robinson
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 9
- 11
- 17
- 40
- 10
-
7
Daryl Horgan ↓ James Gullan 78'
-
22
Florian Kamberi ↓ Scott Allan 65'
- 16
- 4
- 1
Bench
-
23
Scott Allan ↑ 65'
- 27
- 3
- 33
- 24
-
47
James Gullan ↑ 78'
- 20
Coach
Jack Ross
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 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.05
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC or Hibernian FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Hibernian FC
64%
Motherwell FC or Hibernian FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
11.5%
1 – 0
10.6%
1 – 2
7.3%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 3
2.8%
0 – 3
2.6%
3 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 19% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 21% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

