Motherwell FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Hibernian FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Grant Irvine
- Assistant 1 Ross MacLeod
- Assistant 2 Scott Anderson (Scotland)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | Hibernian FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Nov | Ross County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Nov | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Oct | Dundee United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Oct | Dundee FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | Motherwell FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Nov | Aberdeen FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 23 Nov | Dundee FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 09 Nov | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Nov | Dundee United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Oct | Ross County FC | A | 0–0 | D |
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)
H2H (25 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
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' We are underway at Fir Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Hibernian FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Motherwell FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' Hibernian FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' Motherwell FC currently sit 5 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 26' Junior Hoilett has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 26 minutes.
- 31' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their 3-4-1-2 trying to find a way past Hibernian FC's compact 3-4-1-2.
- 36' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 38' Brilliant from the ! Mykola Kukharevych makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 38.
- 43' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 43 minutes.
- 46' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Andy Halliday departs to be replaced by Zach Robinson.
- 51' Motherwell FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 56' Motherwell FC is showing some good football. However, Motherwell FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 61' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Motherwell FC and Hibernian FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 66' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Motherwell FC and Hibernian FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 71' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Kofi Balmer has done his job and it is now time for Moses Ebiye to step up.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Harry Paton. He replaces Davor Zdravkovski on 72 minute.
- 77' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 81' Josh Campbell has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 81 minutes.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Steve Seddon. He replaces Ewan Wilson on 82 minute.
- 87' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 89' Chris Cadden makes way for Lewis Miller at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hibernian FC.
- Hibernian FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 13
- 4
- 15
-
5
Kofi Balmer ↓ Moses Ebiye 71'
-
6
Davor Zdravkovski ↓ Harry Paton 72'
- 55
- 38
-
23
Ewan Wilson ↓ Steve Seddon 82'
-
11
Andy Halliday ↓ Zach Robinson 46'
- 14
- 21
Bench
- 20
-
3
Steve Seddon ↑ 82'
- 22
-
52
Tony Watt ↑ 46'
-
24
Moses Ebiye ↑ 71'
-
12
Harry Paton ↑ 72'
-
9
Zach Robinson ↑ 46'
- 1
- 43
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
Hibernian FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 13
- 23
- 11
- 19
- 33
- 7
- 3
- 5
-
12
Chris Cadden ↓ Lewis Miller 89'
- 99
- 26
Bench
- 34
- 8
- 10
-
2
Lewis Miller ↑ 89'
- 32
- 1
- 6
- 18
- 35
Coach
David Gray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.11
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC or Hibernian FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Hibernian FC
67%
Motherwell FC or Hibernian FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hibernian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
10.6%
1 – 0
9.2%
1 – 2
8%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.4%
0 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 18% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 21% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

