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 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Hibernian FC 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Grant Irvine
- Assistant 1 Ross MacLeod
- Assistant 2 Scott Anderson (Scotland)
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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)
H2H (25 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Motherwell FC and Hibernian FC get this one started.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Fir Park. Hibernian FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Aston Oxborough is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Hibernian FC.
- 20' Harry Paton is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hibernian FC tonight.
- 25' 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.
- 26' What a moment for Junior Hoilett! That strike on 26 puts his side firmly in control.
- 31' Greece international Nectarios Triantis has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 36' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 38' What a moment for Mykola Kukharevych! That strike on 38 puts his side firmly in control.
- 43' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 46' Zach Robinson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Andy Halliday at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' 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.
- 56' Motherwell FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 61' Motherwell FC are deployed in a 3-4-1-2 today, looking to exploit space against Hibernian FC's 3-4-1-2 shape.
- 66' It looks like no one’s ball. Motherwell FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 71' Moses Ebiye has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kofi Balmer on 71 minute.
- 72' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 72 minute. Davor Zdravkovski leaves to be changed by Harry Paton.
- 77' Joe Newell has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 81' Magnificent from Josh Campbell! That is 18 goals in 302 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 82' A tactical swap from Motherwell FC — Steve Seddon on, Ewan Wilson off on 82 minutes.
- 87' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 89' Chris Cadden makes way for Lewis Miller at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hibernian FC.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Motherwell FC.
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 |
| Ryan Porteous | 2 |
| Elie Youan | 2 |
| Bevis Mugabi | 2 |
| Myziane Maolida | 2 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.41
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC or Hibernian FC 73% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Hibernian FC
67%
Motherwell FC or Hibernian FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hibernian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 1
6.8%
0 – 2
6.4%
0 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
3.5%
0 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 20% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

