Sunday , 16 August 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 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
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
#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' In just a few seconds Fir Park will turn into a battlefield for Motherwell FC and Hibernian FC.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' Motherwell FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 16' Kevin Nisbet makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Hibernian FC are in front.
  • 21' 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.
  • 26' Motherwell FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 30' Fresh legs for Hibernian FC! Ewan Henderson comes on to replace Christopher Cadden.
  • 31' Hibernian FC make a change. Christopher Cadden trudges off to be replaced by Ewan Henderson on 31 minutes.
  • 36' A quiet spell here at Fir Park. Motherwell FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 41' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Lee Johnson will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 46' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 46 minute. Connor Shields leaves to be changed by Stuart McKinstry.
  • 51' Motherwell FC have won 342 goals from 294 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 52' What composure from Kevin Nisbet! The Scotland international strokes it home. 0-2.
  • 53' Kevin Nisbet makes no mistake. The score reads 0-3 and Hibernian FC are in front.
  • 57' Callum Slattery picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 59' Stuart McKinstry adds to his 0 season tally! Motherwell FC lead 1-3 — and this changes everything.
  • 64' Aiden McGeady has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 69' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 73' The crowd applauds Kyle Magennis as he leaves the pitch. Marijan Cabraja steps in for Hibernian FC.
  • 74' Kevin Nisbet is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
  • 79' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Hibernian FC that had 298 games and scored 389 goals.
  • 82' Max Johnston is replacing Paul McGinn for the Motherwell FC side.
  • 85' That is a Yellow card for Motherwell FC. Sondre Solholm Johansen will be fuming at that decision.
  • 87' A change in the Hibernian FC ranks — Aiden McGeady exits the field as Nohan Kenneh enters on 87.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Joe Newell argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-3 draw is a fair result on the day.

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
Ryan Porteous 2
Elie Youan 2
Bevis Mugabi 2
Myziane Maolida 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
1.51 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28 Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC or Hibernian FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC38% Draw28% Hibernian FC34%
Actual: Hibernian FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Hibernian FC
62%
Motherwell FC or Hibernian FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC30% Draw46% Hibernian FC24%
Actual: Hibernian FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–3 not predicted
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
7.3%
0 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
6.9%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Hibernian FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 13% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 20% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 17% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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