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Motherwell FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Motherwell FC
0 – 3
Full Time
Hibernian FC
Sat 5 Dec 2020 · 15:00 UTC Fir Park HT 45+2' · FT 45+5'
Tony Watt 82' Y
Y 89' Stephen McGinn

Overview

Match Preview

Motherwell FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League at Fir Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Andrew Dallas
  • Referee Nick Walsh
  • Referee Alan Mulvanny
  • Referee Graham Chambers

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

9
6
10
Motherwell FC 25 games · Avg 2.5 goals Hibernian FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-12-05 Motherwell FC 0–3 Hibernian FC 2020-08-15 Hibernian FC 0–0 Motherwell FC 2020-01-25 Motherwell FC 0–0 Hibernian FC 2019-11-23 Hibernian FC 3–1 Motherwell FC 2019-08-31 Motherwell FC 3–0 Hibernian FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Dec Hibernian FC H 0–3 L
21 Nov St. Johnstone FC A 1–1 D
08 Nov Celtic FC H 1–4 L
31 Oct Livingston FC A 2–0 W
24 Oct Ross County FC H 4–0 W
27 Sep Rangers FC H 1–5 L
Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Dec Motherwell FC A 3–0 W
24 Nov St. Johnstone FC H 2–2 D
21 Nov Celtic FC H 2–2 D
06 Nov Aberdeen FC A 0–2 L
24 Oct Kilmarnock FC A 1–0 W
17 Oct Ross County FC A 0–0 D

Season Stats

Motherwell FC Hibernian FC
#8 Position #10
8 Points 7
7 Played 7
2 / 2 / 3 W / D / L 2 / 1 / 4
9 Scored 8
11 Conceded 11
-2 GD -3
1.14 PPG 1.00
29% Win % 29%

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season

Motherwell FC are 8th (8 pts). Hibernian FC are 10th (7 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
Hibernian FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/4
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/3
■ 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
Hibernian FC
Martin Boyle 3 G
Callum Wright 2 G
Josh Campbell 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Fir Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 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' With 1 assists to his name this season, Kevin Nisbet is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
  • 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Hibernian FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Melker Hallberg made 301 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 35' Hibernian FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 40' Hibernian FC have won 394 goals from 301 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 45' Supporters expect more eagerness from James Gullan, as he is very good at scoring at Fir Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 50' Stephen McGinn has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 55' 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.
  • 59' GOAL! Martin Boyle scores on 59. Assisted by Melker Hallberg
  • 64' The 34-year-old Christian Doidge has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 69' Christian Doidge has so much to prove this time. He replaces Drey Wright on 69 minute.
  • 70' The Motherwell FC bench stirs into life. Chris Long is withdrawn and Sherwin Seedorf gets his opportunity.
  • 75' England international Drey Wright has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 76' The crowd applauds Melker Hallberg as he leaves the pitch. Stephen McGinn steps in for Hibernian FC.
  • 81' It looks surprising Motherwell FC does not make any changes. Tony Watt has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 82' Tony Watt was booked on 82.
  • 82' The whistle greets Liam Polworth as he departs to be replaced by Jake Hastie.
  • 87' Stephen O'Donnell, a Scotland , has 2 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 88' Brilliant from the ! Christian Doidge makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 88.
  • 89' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Stephen McGinn.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Motherwell FC 0-3 Hibernian FC.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Robinson

Hibernian FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jack Ross

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2020-12-05 Motherwell FC 0–3 Hibernian FC 2020-08-15 Hibernian FC 0–0 Motherwell FC 2020-01-25 Motherwell FC 0–0 Hibernian FC 2019-11-23 Hibernian FC 3–1 Motherwell FC 2019-08-31 Motherwell FC 3–0 Hibernian FC

Motherwell FC Form

2020-12-05 Motherwell FC 0–3 Hibernian FC L 2020-11-21 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D 2020-11-08 Motherwell FC 1–4 Celtic FC L 2020-10-31 Livingston FC 0–2 Motherwell FC W 2020-10-24 Motherwell FC 4–0 Ross County FC W 2020-09-27 Motherwell FC 1–5 Rangers FC L

Hibernian FC Form

2020-12-05 Motherwell FC 0–3 Hibernian FC W 2020-11-24 Hibernian FC 2–2 St. Johnstone FC D 2020-11-21 Hibernian FC 2–2 Celtic FC D 2020-11-06 Aberdeen FC 2–0 Hibernian FC L 2020-10-24 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Hibernian FC W 2020-10-17 Ross County FC 0–0 Hibernian FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.35 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61 Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC or Hibernian FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC32% Draw27% Hibernian FC41%
Actual: Hibernian FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Hibernian FC
68%
Motherwell FC or Hibernian FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC24% Draw45% Hibernian FC31%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 1
7.5%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 0
7%
0 – 2
6.6%
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.9%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
4.7%
0 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Hibernian FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 17% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 20% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 13% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.