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 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Don Robertson
- Assistant 1 Daniel McFarlane
- Assistant 2 Graham McNeillie
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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)
H2H (23 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Motherwell FC and Kilmarnock FC get this one started.
- 5' The 21-year-old David Watson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kevin van Veen is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kilmarnock FC.
- 13' The Scotland Lewis Mayo breaks the deadlock on 13 minutes. 0-1!
- 18' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 23' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 28' 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.
- 33' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 36' Joe Wright was booked on 36.
- 38' Magnificent from Theo Bair! That is 20 goals in 279 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 43' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Motherwell FC and Kilmarnock FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 48' The referee has no hesitation. Danny Armstrong is booked for Kilmarnock FC — card on 48.
- 53' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Motherwell FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 58' Kilmarnock FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 63' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 68' The Kilmarnock FC manager makes a substitution. Danny Armstrong departs to be replaced by Rory McKenzie.
- 73' Rory McKenzie has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 77' Andy Halliday makes way for Lennon Miller at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Motherwell FC.
- 80' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Calum Butcher.
- 85' Poor challenge from Blair Spittal. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Liam Donnelly. He replaces Liam Polworth on 86 minute.
- 89' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Sam Nicholson comes on to replace Davor Zdravkovski.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Kevin van Veen on 90 minutes.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
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
2.51
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC to win 64% + Over 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
36%
Motherwell FC or Kilmarnock FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.9%
2 – 1
9%
3 – 0
8.8%
1 – 0
8.4%
1 – 1
Actual
3 – 1
7.5%
4 – 0
5.5%
0 – 0
4.8%
4 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
3.3%
1 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -2 | 30% | 21% | 50% |
| -1.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| -1 | 50% | 21% | 28% |
| -0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

