Thursday , 2 July 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 Heart of Midlothian FC 33 70
2 Rangers FC 33 69
3 Celtic FC 33 67
4 Motherwell FC 33 54
5 Hibernian FC 33 51
6 Falkirk FC 33 46
7 Dundee United FC 33 40
8 Aberdeen FC 33 33
9 Dundee FC 33 33
10 St. Mirren FC 33 30
11 Kilmarnock FC 33 28
12 Livingston FC 33 16

Head-to-Head

8
6
10
Motherwell FC 24 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
#4 Position #5
54 Points 51
33 Played 33
14 / 12 / 7 W / D / L 13 / 12 / 8
52 Scored 51
29 Conceded 37
+23 GD +14
1.64 PPG 1.55
42% Win % 39%

Key Stats

42% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts). Hibernian FC are 5th (51 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Fir Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Hibernian FC that had 297 games and scored 388 goals.
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steven Hammell will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Motherwell FC and Hibernian FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 16' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kevin Nisbet makes it 0-1.
  • 21' Hibernian FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 26' Motherwell FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 30' Ewan Henderson gets the nod from Hibernian FC. He replaces Christopher Cadden and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 31' Time for substitution for Hibernian FC. Christopher Cadden is replaced by Ewan Henderson.
  • 36' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 41' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Stuart McKinstry. He replaces Connor Shields on 46 minute.
  • 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 52' What a strike from Kevin Nisbet! The score is 0-2.
  • 53' What a moment for Kevin Nisbet! That strike on 53 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 57' Poor challenge from Callum Slattery. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 59' The deadlock is broken! Stuart McKinstry gets on the scoresheet on 59 minutes.
  • 64' 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.
  • 69' Hibernian FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 73' Fresh legs for Hibernian FC! Marijan Cabraja comes on to replace Kyle Magennis.
  • 74' A goal from the Scotland international Kevin Nisbet! He fires home on 74 to make it 1-4!
  • 79' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 82' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Paul McGinn departs to be replaced by Max Johnston.
  • 85' The referee has no hesitation. Sondre Solholm Johansen is booked for Motherwell FC — Yellow card on 85.
  • 87' Aiden McGeady makes way for Nohan Kenneh at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hibernian FC.
  • 90' Joe Newell is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Hibernian FC players.

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 7
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
1.64 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5 Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC or Hibernian FC 73% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC38% Draw27% Hibernian FC35%
Actual: Hibernian FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.14
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Hibernian FC
62%
Motherwell FC or Hibernian FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC30% Draw43% Hibernian FC27%
Actual: Hibernian FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–3 not predicted
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 1
5.7%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Hibernian FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 12% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 19% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 17% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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