Sunday , 16 August 2026

Motherwell FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2021-22
Motherwell FC
2 – 3
Full Time
Hibernian FC
Sun 1 Aug 2021 · 15:30 UTC Fir Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Jake Carroll 22' Y
Callum Slattery 31' Y
Y 48' Paul Hanlon
Kevin van Veen 55' Y
Y 60' Lewis Stevenson
Stephen O'Donnell 69' Y
Liam Kelly 70' Y
Y 76' Ryan Porteous

Overview

Match Preview

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

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

9
6
10
Motherwell FC 25 games · Avg 2.5 goals Hibernian FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-01 Motherwell FC 2–3 Hibernian FC 2021-02-27 Hibernian FC 0–2 Motherwell FC 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

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Aug Hibernian FC H 2–3 L
16 May Ross County FC H 1–2 L
12 May Dundee United FC A 2–2 D
01 May Kilmarnock FC H 2–0 W
21 Apr Hamilton Academical FC A 1–0 W
10 Apr St. Mirren FC H 1–0 W
Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Aug Motherwell FC A 3–2 W
15 May Celtic FC H 0–0 D
12 May Aberdeen FC A 1–0 W
01 May St. Johnstone FC H 0–1 L
21 Apr Livingston FC H 2–1 W
11 Apr Rangers FC A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Motherwell FC Hibernian FC
#3 Position #7
4 Points 3
2 Played 2
1 / 1 / 0 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 1
2 Scored 3
1 Conceded 3
+1 GD +0
2.00 PPG 1.50
50% Win % 50%

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season

Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 pts). Hibernian FC are 7th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Hibernian FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Motherwell FC is hosting Hibernian FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 10' Motherwell FC have won 342 goals from 294 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 12' Kevin van Veen adds to his 0 season tally! Motherwell FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 13' Goal! Kevin van Veen scores his 37 goal in 191 matches.
  • 17' Kyle Magennis doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 22' Poor challenge from Jake Carroll. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 27' Jamie Murphy is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hibernian FC so far.
  • 29' Goal! Barry Maguire scores his 2 goal in 294 matches.
  • 31' Controversy at the stadium! Callum Slattery argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 36' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Motherwell FC and Hibernian FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 41' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 46' Over 46 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 48' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Paul Hanlon on 48 minutes.
  • 53' Scotland international Liam Kelly has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 54' The supporters are chanting for Christian Doidge. He replaces Alexandros Gogic on 54 minute.
  • 55' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kevin van Veen.
  • 57' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Christian Doidge makes no mistake. 3-2!
  • 60' It’s a booking for Hibernian FC player. Lewis Stevenson gets a Yellow card.
  • 65' Hibernian FC ring the changes. Jamie Murphy has done his job and it is now time for Jake Doyle-Hayes to step up.
  • 69' A meaty challenge results in booking for Stephen O'Donnell on 69.
  • 70' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Martin Boyle makes it 3-3.
  • 70' The referee has no hesitation. Liam Kelly is booked for Motherwell FC — Yellow card on 70.
  • 75' 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.
  • 76' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ryan Porteous.
  • 81' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 84' A change in the Hibernian FC ranks — Kyle Magennis exits the field as Josh Campbell enters on 84.
  • 89' Hibernian FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 89.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Graham Alexander

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

2021-08-01 Motherwell FC 2–3 Hibernian FC 2021-02-27 Hibernian FC 0–2 Motherwell FC 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

Motherwell FC Form

2021-08-01 Motherwell FC 2–3 Hibernian FC L 2021-05-16 Motherwell FC 1–2 Ross County FC L 2021-05-12 Dundee United FC 2–2 Motherwell FC D 2021-05-01 Motherwell FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC W 2021-04-21 Hamilton Academical FC 0–1 Motherwell FC W 2021-04-10 Motherwell FC 1–0 St. Mirren FC W

Hibernian FC Form

2021-08-01 Motherwell FC 2–3 Hibernian FC W 2021-05-15 Hibernian FC 0–0 Celtic FC D 2021-05-12 Aberdeen FC 0–1 Hibernian FC W 2021-05-01 Hibernian FC 0–1 St. Johnstone FC L 2021-04-21 Hibernian FC 2–1 Livingston FC W 2021-04-11 Rangers FC 2–1 Hibernian FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.23 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05 Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC or Hibernian FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC38% Draw31% Hibernian FC31%
Actual: Hibernian FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.28
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Hibernian FC
62%
Motherwell FC or Hibernian FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC27% Draw51% Hibernian FC22%
Actual: Motherwell FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–3 not predicted
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
12.4%
1 – 0
11.3%
0 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Hibernian FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 21% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 18% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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