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 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 Jonathan Bell (Scotland)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Motherwell FC launch into their encounter with Kilmarnock FC.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Shane Blaney has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 6 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 17' GOAL! Liam Gordon fires home to make it 1-0!
- 22' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Derek McInnes will be considering his options from the bench.
- 27' Kieran O'Hara has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 32' With 0 assists to his name this season, Dan Casey is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
- 37' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 37 minutes.
- 38' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Steve Seddon has done his job and it is now time for Ewan Wilson to step up.
- 43' named a 3-1-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-1-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' That is a card for Kilmarnock FC. David Watson will be fuming at that decision.
- 50' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 51' Bobby Wales has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marley Watkins on 51 minute.
- 56' Motherwell FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 61' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 66' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their 3-1-4-2 trying to find a way past Kilmarnock FC's compact 3-4-1-2.
- 71' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Bruce Anderson is replaced by Danny Armstrong.
- 74' Against the run of play, Liam Polworth has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 77' Motherwell FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 78' Danny Armstrong is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
- 83' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 84' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Tony Watt exits the field as Tawanda Maswanhise enters on 84.
- 85' It’s a booking for Kilmarnock FC player. Joe Wright gets a card.
- 85' Moses Ebiye gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Apostolos Stamatelopoulos and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' It’s a booking for Kilmarnock FC player. Kyle Magennis gets a card.
- 90' It is a substitution in Kilmarnock FC team. Liam Polworth is replaced by Rory McKenzie on 90 minute.
- It finishes all square. Motherwell FC and Kilmarnock FC share the spoils 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 |
| Luke Armstrong | 2 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| Liam Polworth | 2 |
| Fraser Murray | 1 |
| Chris Burke | 1 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.18
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 59% + Motherwell FC to win 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
42%
Motherwell FC or Kilmarnock FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.3%
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
9%
3 – 0
7.3%
3 – 1
6.9%
0 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 2
4.2%
4 – 0
4%
4 – 1
3.8%
0 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 19% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 23% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.