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Motherwell FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Motherwell FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Kilmarnock FC
Wed 30 Dec 2020 · 18:15 UTC Fir Park HT 45' · FT 45+5'
Y 32' Aaron Tshibola
Mark O'Hara 52' R
Robbie Crawford 56' Y
Allan Campbell 63' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Motherwell FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at Fir Park.

Match Details

  • Referee John Beaton
  • Referee Steven Kirkland
  • Referee Callum Spence
  • Referee Steven Traynor (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

9
7
7
Motherwell FC 23 games · Avg 2.4 goals Kilmarnock FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-12-30 Motherwell FC 0–2 Kilmarnock FC 2019-12-21 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Motherwell FC 2019-10-30 Motherwell FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC 2019-03-02 Kilmarnock FC 0–0 Motherwell FC 2018-12-26 Motherwell FC 0–1 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Dec Kilmarnock FC H 0–2 L
26 Dec Dundee United FC A 1–1 D
23 Dec Aberdeen FC H 0–0 D
19 Dec Rangers FC A 1–3 L
12 Dec St. Mirren FC H 0–1 L
05 Dec Hibernian FC H 0–3 L
Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Dec Motherwell FC A 2–0 W
26 Dec Livingston FC H 1–2 L
23 Dec Dundee United FC A 0–2 L
20 Dec Aberdeen FC H 0–2 L
13 Dec Celtic FC A 0–2 L
05 Dec Hamilton Academical FC A 0–1 L

Season Stats

Motherwell FC Kilmarnock FC
#3 Position #12
4 Points 0
2 Played 2
1 / 1 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 2
2 Scored 4
1 Conceded 9
+1 GD -5
2.00 PPG 0.00
50% Win % 0%

Key Stats

48% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season

Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 12th (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Fir Park. Motherwell FC are looking to make home advantage count against Kilmarnock FC.
  • 5' Motherwell FC have won 342 goals from 294 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 10' Devante Cole has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Kilmarnock FC that had 261 games and scored 274 goals.
  • 25' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kilmarnock FC backline.
  • 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 32' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Aaron Tshibola.
  • 37' Motherwell FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kilmarnock FC's shape.
  • 41' The Scotland Greg Kiltie breaks the deadlock on 41 minutes. 0-1!
  • 46' The home supporters are growing impatient. Motherwell FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Motherwell FC and Kilmarnock FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 52' Mark O'Hara catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Red card on 52.
  • 53' Danny Whitehall does the damage! The net is bulging and Kilmarnock FC surge ahead!
  • 56' Robbie Crawford was booked on 56.
  • 60' Fresh legs for Kilmarnock FC! Brandon Haunstrop comes on to replace Calum Waters.
  • 63' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Allan Campbell.
  • 64' Jake Carroll is replacing Liam Grimshaw for the Motherwell FC side.
  • 65' Motherwell FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Aaron Chapman is hanging Trevor Carson on the field on 65 minute.
  • 70' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 70 minutes.
  • 71' Jordan White gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Devante Cole and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 76' The whistle greets Aaron Tshibola as he departs to be replaced by Youssouf Mulumbu.
  • 81' Kilmarnock FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 86' The 33-year-old Nicke Kabamba has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 89' Kilmarnock FC make a change. Rory McKenzie trudges off to be replaced by Chris Burke on 89 minutes.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Robinson

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alex Dyer

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Callum Slattery 3
Kevin van Veen 3
Liam Polworth 2
Luke Armstrong 2
Devante Cole 2
Chris Burke 2
Greg Stewart 1
Joe Wright 1

Head to Head

2020-12-30 Motherwell FC 0–2 Kilmarnock FC 2019-12-21 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Motherwell FC 2019-10-30 Motherwell FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC 2019-03-02 Kilmarnock FC 0–0 Motherwell FC 2018-12-26 Motherwell FC 0–1 Kilmarnock FC

Motherwell FC Form

2020-12-30 Motherwell FC 0–2 Kilmarnock FC L 2020-12-26 Dundee United FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D 2020-12-23 Motherwell FC 0–0 Aberdeen FC D 2020-12-19 Rangers FC 3–1 Motherwell FC L 2020-12-12 Motherwell FC 0–1 St. Mirren FC L 2020-12-05 Motherwell FC 0–3 Hibernian FC L

Kilmarnock FC Form

2020-12-30 Motherwell FC 0–2 Kilmarnock FC W 2020-12-26 Kilmarnock FC 1–2 Livingston FC L 2020-12-23 Dundee United FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2020-12-20 Kilmarnock FC 0–2 Aberdeen FC L 2020-12-13 Celtic FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2020-12-05 Hamilton Academical FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.13 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC to win 57% + Over 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC57% Draw24% Kilmarnock FC19%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
43%
Motherwell FC or Kilmarnock FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC47% Draw41% Kilmarnock FC12%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 0–2 not predicted
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
11.4%
1 – 0
10.4%
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
9.4%
3 – 0
7.9%
0 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
6.7%
4 – 0
4.2%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 2
3.7%
4 – 1
3.6%
0 – 1
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 22% — 78%
-2 22% 20% 58%
-1.5 42% — 58%
-1 42% 23% 35%
-0.5 65% — 35%
+0.5 87% — 13%
+1 87% 9% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✗

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