Motherwell FC vs Ross County FC, Premier League 2022-23 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Ross County FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Ross County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 May | Ross County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 May | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 May | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Celtic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Apr | Dundee United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Apr | Livingston FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May | Motherwell FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 May | Dundee United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 06 May | Livingston FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–6 | L |
| 14 Apr | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Apr | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Fir Park that hosts another battle between Motherwell FC and Ross County FC.
- 5' Netherlands international Kevin van Veen has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their trying to find a way past Ross County FC's compact .
- 15' Blair Spittal has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 15 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' A quiet spell here at Fir Park. Ross County FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Motherwell FC and Ross County FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' It looks surprising Motherwell FC does not make any changes. Ross Laidlaw has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 40' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Liam Kelly suffering a number of foals already.
- 44' Dean Cornelius has so much to prove this time. He replaces Harry Paton on 44 minute.
- 49' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Simon Murray made 297 appearances and scored 35 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 54' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Stuart Kettlewell will be considering his options from the bench.
- 55' Fresh legs for Ross County FC! Dylan Smith comes on to replace Alex Iacovitti.
- 57' That is a Yellow card for Motherwell FC. Dan Casey will be fuming at that decision.
- 62' 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.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Simon Murray. He replaces Alex Samuel on 64 minute.
- 67' The Motherwell FC bench stirs into life. James Furlong is withdrawn and Shane Blaney gets his opportunity.
- 71' Jonathan Obika is replacing Mikael Mandron for the Motherwell FC side.
- 76' Dan Casey is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Motherwell FC tonight.
- 77' Another change for Ross County FC made on 77 minute. Nohan Kenneh leaves to be changed by Owura Edwards.
- 79' Jack Aitchison picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 84' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Blair Spittal.
- 85' Owura Edwards picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' That is a Red card for Ross County FC. Owura Edwards will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Kevin van Veen departs to be replaced by Stuart McKinstry.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Motherwell FC take all three points.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 9
-
21
Mikael Mandron ↓ Jonathan Obika 71'
- 66
- 2
- 16
- 1
-
52
Dan Casey ↓ Jack Aitchison 71'
-
24
James Furlong ↓ Shane Blaney 67'
-
53
Harry Paton ↓ Dean Cornelius 44'
- 7
Bench
- 13
-
20
Shane Blaney ↑ 67'
-
99
Jonathan Obika ↑ 71'
- 5
- 4
-
17
Stuart McKinstry ↑ 90'
-
18
Dean Cornelius ↑ 44'
-
15
Jack Aitchison ↑ 71'
- 26
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
Ross County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 5
- 2
-
25
Alex Samuel ↓ Simon Murray 64'
-
6
Alex Iacovitti ↓ Dylan Smith 55'
- 1
- 26
- 15
- 16
-
42
Nohan Kenneh ↓ Owura Edwards 77'
-
14
Viktor Loturi ↓ Jordan Tillson 64'
Bench
- 11
- 3
-
22
Jordan Tillson ↑ 64'
-
17
Simon Murray ↑ 64'
- 21
-
7
Owura Edwards ↑ 77'
-
30
Dylan Smith ↑ 55'
Coach
Malky Mackay
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin van Veen | 7 |
| Ronan Hale | 4 |
| Blair Spittal | 4 |
| Simon Murray | 3 |
| Tony Watt | 3 |
| Allan Campbell | 3 |
| Ross Stewart | 2 |
| Callum Slattery | 2 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Ross County FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.61
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86
Ross County FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC to win 57% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Ross County FC
43%
Motherwell FC or Ross County FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 0
10.7%
0 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.2%
3 – 0
5.6%
3 – 1
5%
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3%
4 – 0
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Ross County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 17% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 24% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.