Motherwell FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2023-24 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 Don Robertson
- Assistant 1 Daniel McFarlane
- Assistant 2 Graham McNeillie
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Jan | Hibernian FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Dec | Livingston FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb | Motherwell FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | Hibernian FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Jan | Rangers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Dec | Dundee FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–1 | 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Fir Park!
- 5' Theo Bair is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Motherwell FC tonight.
- 10' Motherwell FC currently sit 8 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 13' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Lewis Mayo makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 18' Kilmarnock FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 23' 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.
- 28' Kilmarnock FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 33' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 36' It’s gonna be a card for Joe Wright.
- 38' A stunning finish from Theo Bair — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 43' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 48' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Danny Armstrong.
- 53' Danny Armstrong has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 58' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kilmarnock FC backline.
- 63' With 0 assists to his name this season, Rory McKenzie is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kilmarnock FC.
- 68' Kilmarnock FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Rory McKenzie is hanging Danny Armstrong on the field on 68 minute.
- 73' The home supporters are growing impatient. Motherwell FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 77' The crowd applauds Andy Halliday as he leaves the pitch. Lennon Miller steps in for Motherwell FC.
- 80' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Calum Butcher.
- 85' That is a card for Motherwell FC. Blair Spittal will be fuming at that decision.
- 86' Kilmarnock FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Liam Donnelly is hanging Liam Polworth on the field on 86 minute.
- 89' The whistle greets Davor Zdravkovski as he departs to be replaced by Sam Nicholson.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Kevin van Veen is booked for Kilmarnock FC — card on 90.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
5-4-1Starting XI
- 66
- 5
- 2
- 16
- 1
- 14
- 12
- 7
- 17
-
11
Andy Halliday ↓ Lennon Miller 77'
- 3
Bench
- 13
- 20
-
19
Sam Nicholson ↑ 89'
- 15
- 28
- 21
-
38
Lennon Miller ↑ 77'
- 30
- 27
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
-
23
Marley Watkins ↓ Kevin van Veen 86'
- 19
-
9
Kyle Vassell ↓ Greg Stewart 68'
- 17
-
31
Liam Polworth ↓ Liam Donnelly 86'
- 5
- 1
-
11
Danny Armstrong ↓ Rory McKenzie 68'
- 12
- 19
- 10
Bench
-
98
Kevin van Veen ↑ 86'
-
39
Gary Mackay-Steven ↑ 86'
-
21
Greg Stewart ↑ 68'
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↑ 68'
-
22
Liam Donnelly ↑ 86'
- 15
- 20
- 18
- 14
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.98
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC to win 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.85
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
43%
Motherwell FC or Kilmarnock FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.2%
1 – 0
10.8%
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.5%
3 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
6.3%
0 – 1
4.2%
1 – 2
4.1%
2 – 2
4.1%
4 – 0
3.6%
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 24% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

