Motherwell FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Steven McLean
- Referee Andy Milne
- Referee Graham Chambers
- Referee David Lowe
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Dec | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Dec | Celtic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Dundee FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 05 Dec | Livingston FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Motherwell FC | Kilmarnock FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #11 |
| 54 | Points | 28 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 14 / 12 / 7 | W / D / L | 6 / 10 / 17 |
| 52 | Scored | 37 |
| 29 | Conceded | 65 |
| +23 | GD | -28 |
| 1.64 | PPG | 0.85 |
| 42% | Win % | 18% |
Key Stats
48%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Motherwell FC welcome Kilmarnock FC for this crunch clash at Fir Park.
- 5' Kilmarnock FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 16' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 16 minute. Charles Dunne leaves to be changed by Christian Mbulu.
- 17' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 17 minute. Carl McHugh leaves to be changed by Gael Bigirimana.
- 22' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 27' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Robinson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 28' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Christian Mbulu departs to be replaced by Liam Grimshaw.
- 33' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 38' It looks like no one’s ball. Kilmarnock FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 40' Goal! Jordan Jones scores his 10 goal in 260 matches.
- 45' Greg Stewart has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
- 50' Charles Dunne is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Motherwell FC tonight.
- 55' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 60' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 61' It’s a booking for Motherwell FC player. Danny Johnson gets a Yellow card.
- 65' The Kilmarnock FC manager makes a substitution. Aaron Tshibola departs to be replaced by Eamonn Brophy.
- 70' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 71' It’s a booking for Motherwell FC player. Curtis Main gets a Yellow card.
- 76' Kilmarnock FC is showing some good football. However, Kilmarnock FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 81' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 84' Liam Grimshaw was booked on 84.
- 89' Supporters expect more eagerness from Greg Taylor, as he is very good at scoring at Fir Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 90' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Jordan Jones is replaced by Mikael Ndjoli.
- With this win, Kilmarnock FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 3
- 5
- 9
- 24
-
4
Carl McHugh ↓ Gael Bigirimana 17'
- 2
-
18
Charles Dunne ↓ Christian Mbulu 16'
- 8
- 11
- 23
Bench
-
21
Christian Mbulu ↑ 16'
- 19
- 14
-
17
Gael Bigirimana ↑ 17'
- 35
- 13
- 48
Coach
Steve Robinson
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
-
27
Aaron Tshibola ↓ Eamonn Brophy 65'
-
19
Greg Stewart ↓ Rory McKenzie 65'
-
9
Kris Boyd C ↓ Rory McKenzie 65'
-
11
Jordan Jones ↓ Mikael Ndjoli 90'
- 3
- 16
- 2
- 17
- 8
- 6
Bench
-
12
Mikael Ndjoli ↑ 90'
- 29
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↑ 65'
- 1
- 18
-
25
Eamonn Brophy ↑ 65'
- 22
Coach
Steve Clarke
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin van Veen | 3 |
| Callum Slattery | 3 |
| Liam Polworth | 2 |
| Luke Armstrong | 2 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| Theo Bair | 1 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 1 |
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.7
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC or Kilmarnock FC 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
56%
Motherwell FC or Kilmarnock FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
8.9%
0 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 1
Actual
3 – 1
5.3%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 0
4.9%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 23% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.