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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 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

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
#8 Position #12
8 Points 5
7 Played 7
2 / 2 / 3 W / D / L 1 / 2 / 4
9 Scored 6
11 Conceded 15
-2 GD -9
1.14 PPG 0.71
29% Win % 14%

Key Stats

48% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
29% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season

Motherwell FC are 8th (8 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 12th (5 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
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/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
Kilmarnock FC
Michael Schjonning-Larsen 2 G
Jason Holt 1 G
Greg Kiltie 1 G
Joe Hugill 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Fir Park. Motherwell FC are looking to make home advantage count against Kilmarnock FC.
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Derek McInnes will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 15' Scotland international Paul McGinn has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
  • 22' Kevin van Veen does the damage! The net is bulging and Motherwell FC surge ahead!
  • 27' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 32' The home supporters are growing impatient. Motherwell FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 37' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 42' It looks like no one’s ball. Kilmarnock FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 46' A tactical swap from Kilmarnock FC — Liam Polworth on, Bobby Wales off on 46 minutes.
  • 51' Motherwell FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 56' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alan Power, as he is very good at scoring at Fir Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 59' Matthew Penney picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 60' Callum Slattery does the damage! The net is bulging and Motherwell FC surge ahead!
  • 61' Fresh legs for Kilmarnock FC! Scott Robinson comes on to replace Jordan Jones.
  • 66' It looks surprising Motherwell FC does not make any changes. Jordan Jones has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 68' The referee shows Kilmarnock FC player a Red card on 68.
  • 73' Paul McGinn makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Kilmarnock FC are in front.
  • 74' Motherwell FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 75' Liam Polworth doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 78' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Danny Armstrong is replaced by Blair Alston.
  • 83' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Kilmarnock FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 85' The whistle greets Benjamin Chrisene as he departs to be replaced by Christopher Stokes.
  • 86' The crowd applauds Stuart McKinstry as he leaves the pitch. Ross Tierney steps in for Motherwell FC.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

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
Curtis Main 1
Liam Gordon 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
2.17 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC53% Draw23% Kilmarnock FC24%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.47
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 66%
34%
± 3.5 45%
55%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
47%
Motherwell FC or Kilmarnock FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC41% Draw40% Kilmarnock FC19%
Actual: Motherwell FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.3%
3 – 1
6.6%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
5.2%
0 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
4.3%
4 – 1
3.6%
0 – 1
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 17% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 21% 44%
-0.5 56% — 44%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 12% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

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