Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Motherwell FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Motherwell FC
2 – 3
Full Time
Hibernian FC
Sun 8 Jan 2023 · 13:30 UTC Fir Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Callum Slattery 57' Y
Sondre Solholm Johansen 85' Y
Y 90' Joe Newell

Overview

Match Preview

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

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
2023-01-08 Motherwell FC 2–3 Hibernian FC 2022-10-08 Hibernian FC 1–0 Motherwell FC 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

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jan Hibernian FC H 2–3 L
02 Jan Livingston FC A 1–1 D
28 Dec Rangers FC A 0–3 L
23 Dec Kilmarnock FC H 2–2 D
12 Nov St. Johnstone FC A 1–1 D
09 Nov Celtic FC H 1–2 L
Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jan Motherwell FC A 3–2 W
02 Jan Heart of Midlothian FC A 0–3 L
28 Dec Celtic FC H 0–4 L
24 Dec Livingston FC H 4–0 W
15 Dec Rangers FC A 2–3 L
12 Nov Kilmarnock FC A 0–1 L

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' Motherwell FC have kicked off against Hibernian FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 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' Hibernian FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 15' The 35-year-old Paul McGinn has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 16' Brilliant from the ! Kevin Nisbet makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 16.
  • 21' Connor Shields is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hibernian FC tonight.
  • 26' With 0 assists to his name this season, Matthew Penney is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Hibernian FC.
  • 30' Time for substitution for Hibernian FC. Christopher Cadden is replaced by Ewan Henderson.
  • 31' A tactical swap from Hibernian FC — Ewan Henderson on, Christopher Cadden off on 31 minutes.
  • 36' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hibernian FC backline.
  • 41' Over 41 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 46' Stuart McKinstry has so much to prove this time. He replaces Connor Shields on 46 minute.
  • 51' Motherwell FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
  • 52' The deadlock is broken! Kevin Nisbet gets on the scoresheet on 52 minutes.
  • 53' What composure from Kevin Nisbet! The Scotland international strokes it home. 0-3.
  • 57' Controversy at the stadium! Callum Slattery argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 59' Magnificent from Stuart McKinstry! That is 4 goals in 298 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 64' The travelling Hibernian FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 69' It’s high time Steven Hammell made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 73' Marijan Cabraja has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kyle Magennis on 73 minute.
  • 74' Against the run of play, Kevin Nisbet has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 79' Hibernian FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 82' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Paul McGinn departs to be replaced by Max Johnston.
  • 85' Sondre Solholm Johansen is having his name booked by the referee on 85.
  • 87' Fresh legs for Hibernian FC! Nohan Kenneh comes on to replace Aiden McGeady.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Joe Newell on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Hibernian FC will be frustrated.
  • Hibernian FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Hammell

Hibernian FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lee Johnson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Martin Boyle 8
Kevin Nisbet 5
Kevin van Veen 4
Christian Doidge 3
Junior Hoilett 2
Lukas Fadinger 2
Ryan Porteous 2
Elie Youan 2

Head to Head

2023-01-08 Motherwell FC 2–3 Hibernian FC 2022-10-08 Hibernian FC 1–0 Motherwell FC 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

Motherwell FC Form

2023-01-08 Motherwell FC 2–3 Hibernian FC L 2023-01-02 Livingston FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D 2022-12-28 Rangers FC 3–0 Motherwell FC L 2022-12-23 Motherwell FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC D 2022-11-12 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D 2022-11-09 Motherwell FC 1–2 Celtic FC L

Hibernian FC Form

2023-01-08 Motherwell FC 2–3 Hibernian FC W 2023-01-02 Heart of Midlothian FC 3–0 Hibernian FC L 2022-12-28 Hibernian FC 0–4 Celtic FC L 2022-12-24 Hibernian FC 4–0 Livingston FC W 2022-12-15 Rangers FC 3–2 Hibernian FC L 2022-11-12 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Hibernian FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.81 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.7 Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC or Hibernian FC 75% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC38% Draw25% Hibernian FC37%
Actual: Hibernian FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.51
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 67%
33%
± 3.5 46%
54%
± 4.5 28%
72%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Hibernian FC
62%
Motherwell FC or Hibernian FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC31% Draw41% Hibernian FC28%
Actual: Hibernian FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–3 not predicted
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
4.9%
3 – 1
4.8%
1 – 0
4.8%
0 – 1
4.5%
0 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 2
4.1%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Hibernian FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 12% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 18% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 17% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 11% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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