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Motherwell FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Motherwell FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Kilmarnock FC
Fri 23 Dec 2022 · 19:45 UTC Fir Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Matthew Penney 59' Y
R 68' Alan Power
Callum Slattery 74' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

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
2022-12-23 Motherwell FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC 2022-08-27 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Motherwell FC 2021-05-01 Motherwell FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2021-03-20 Kilmarnock FC 4–1 Motherwell FC 2021-02-10 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Motherwell FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
06 Nov Heart of Midlothian FC A 2–3 L
29 Oct Dundee United FC A 1–0 W
22 Oct Aberdeen FC H 1–2 L
Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Dec Motherwell FC A 2–2 D
17 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–3 L
12 Nov Hibernian FC H 1–0 W
09 Nov Dundee United FC A 0–4 L
04 Nov Livingston FC H 2–3 L
29 Oct St. Johnstone 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Fir Park!
  • 5' The 28-year-old Matthew Penney has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jordan Jones, as he is very good at scoring at Fir Park with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Kilmarnock FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 20' The travelling Kilmarnock FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 22' Kevin van Veen does the damage! The net is bulging and Motherwell FC surge ahead!
  • 27' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Kilmarnock FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 32' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 37' 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.
  • 42' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steven Hammell might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 46' Liam Polworth gets the nod from Kilmarnock FC. He replaces Bobby Wales and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
  • 56' Motherwell FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 59' The referee has no hesitation. Matthew Penney is booked for Motherwell FC — Yellow card on 59.
  • 60' What a moment for Callum Slattery! That strike on 60 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 61' A change in the Kilmarnock FC ranks — Jordan Jones exits the field as Scott Robinson enters on 61.
  • 66' It looks surprising Kilmarnock FC does not make any changes. Alan Power has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 68' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Alan Power.
  • 73' Goal! Paul McGinn scores his 12 goal in 290 matches.
  • 74' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Callum Slattery on 74 minutes.
  • 75' Liam Polworth does the damage! The net is bulging and Kilmarnock FC surge ahead!
  • 78' Kilmarnock FC ring the changes. Danny Armstrong has done his job and it is now time for Blair Alston to step up.
  • 83' Liam Kelly has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 12 cards already picked up this season.
  • 85' Fresh legs for Kilmarnock FC! Christopher Stokes comes on to replace Benjamin Chrisene.
  • 86' Another substitution for Motherwell FC to replace Stuart McKinstry by Ross Tierney on 86 minute.
  • It finishes all square. Motherwell FC and Kilmarnock FC share the spoils 2-2.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Hammell

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

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

2022-12-23 Motherwell FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC 2022-08-27 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Motherwell FC 2021-05-01 Motherwell FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2021-03-20 Kilmarnock FC 4–1 Motherwell FC 2021-02-10 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Motherwell FC

Motherwell FC Form

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 2022-11-06 Heart of Midlothian FC 3–2 Motherwell FC L 2022-10-29 Dundee United FC 0–1 Motherwell FC W 2022-10-22 Motherwell FC 1–2 Aberdeen FC L

Kilmarnock FC Form

2022-12-23 Motherwell FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC D 2022-12-17 Heart of Midlothian FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC L 2022-11-12 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Hibernian FC W 2022-11-09 Dundee United FC 4–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2022-11-04 Kilmarnock FC 2–3 Livingston FC L 2022-10-29 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.75 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC63% Draw20% Kilmarnock FC17%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.88
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 73%
27%
± 3.5 53%
47%
± 4.5 34%
66%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
37%
Motherwell FC or Kilmarnock FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC52% Draw35% Kilmarnock FC13%
Actual: Motherwell FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.6%
2 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
7.8%
1 – 1
7.2%
3 – 0
7%
1 – 0
5.5%
4 – 1
5.4%
2 – 2
Actual
4 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4.4%
1 – 2
3.6%
0 – 0
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 30% — 70%
-2 30% 20% 50%
-1.5 50% — 50%
-1 50% 20% 30%
-0.5 70% — 30%
+0.5 87% — 13%
+1 87% 8% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
7% ✓

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