Motherwell FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2024-25 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
- Assistant 1 Jonathan Bell (Scotland)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Dec | Dundee United FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 07 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Dec | Dundee FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 30 Nov | Hibernian FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Nov | Ross County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Dec | Dundee United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Dec | Rangers FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 30 Nov | Dundee FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Nov | 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)
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' We are underway at Fir Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' The 35-year-old Marley Watkins has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 17' Liam Gordon makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Motherwell FC are in front.
- 22' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 27' Kilmarnock FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 32' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 37' The home supporters are growing impatient. Motherwell FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 38' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. Steve Seddon is replaced by Ewan Wilson on 38 minute.
- 43' With 0 assists to his name this season, Fraser Murray is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
- 45' It’s gonna be a card for David Watson.
- 50' named a 3-1-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-1-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 51' It is a substitution in Kilmarnock FC team. Marley Watkins is replaced by Bobby Wales on 51 minute.
- 56' Motherwell FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 56.
- 61' Motherwell FC are deployed in a 3-1-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Kilmarnock FC's 3-4-1-2 shape.
- 66' Kilmarnock FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 66.
- 71' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Bruce Anderson is replaced by Danny Armstrong.
- 74' Liam Polworth has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 74 minutes.
- 77' Dan Casey was booked on 77.
- 78' Danny Armstrong picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 83' Tony Watt is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kilmarnock FC tonight.
- 84' A tactical swap from Motherwell FC — Tawanda Maswanhise on, Tony Watt off on 84 minutes.
- 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joe Wright on 85.
- 85' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Moses Ebiye comes on to replace Apostolos Stamatelopoulos.
- 90' The referee shows Kilmarnock FC player a card on 90.
- 90' Kilmarnock FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Rory McKenzie is hanging Liam Polworth on the field on 90 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
3-1-4-2Starting XI
- 13
- 20
-
3
Steve Seddon ↓ Ewan Wilson 38'
-
52
Tony Watt ↓ Tawanda Maswanhise 84'
- 4
- 15
- 12
- 38
- 11
- 14
- 21
Bench
- 2
-
24
Moses Ebiye ↑ 85'
- 5
- 6
-
55
Tawanda Maswanhise ↑ 84'
- 7
- 90
- 1
-
23
Ewan Wilson ↑ 38'
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
-
23
Marley Watkins ↓ Bobby Wales 51'
- 4
- 8
- 9
- 19
- 15
- 1
- 3
-
31
Liam Polworth ↓ Rory McKenzie 90'
- 5
-
12
David Watson ↓ Kyle Magennis 71'
Bench
- 14
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↑ 90'
-
16
Kyle Magennis ↑ 71'
- 20
- 2
- 18
-
11
Danny Armstrong ↑ 71'
-
24
Bobby Wales ↑ 51'
- 51
Coach
Derek McInnes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin van Veen | 3 |
| Callum Slattery | 3 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| Liam Polworth | 2 |
| Luke Armstrong | 2 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Ashton Taylor | 1 |
| Innes Cameron | 1 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.7
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 69% + Motherwell FC to win 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.64
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
35%
Motherwell FC or Kilmarnock FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
8.8%
3 – 0
8.4%
3 – 1
7.8%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
6.9%
4 – 0
5.6%
4 – 1
5.3%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3.7%
1 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -2 | 32% | 21% | 47% |
| -1.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| -1 | 53% | 20% | 27% |
| -0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.