Ross County FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Ross County FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Global Energy Stadium.
- Ross County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 33 games · 54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct | Motherwell FC | H | 0–5 | L |
| 01 Oct | Hibernian FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Sep | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Aug | Rangers FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 20 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct | Ross County FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 01 Oct | Celtic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Sep | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Sep | Dundee United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Aug | Livingston FC | H | 1–0 | 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' KICK OFF: Motherwell FC gets underway.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Blair Spittal, as he is very good at scoring at Global Energy Stadium with 12 goals in the last 7 games.
- 12' Jordan White has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 12.
- 13' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jordan White.
- 18' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Ross County FC and Motherwell FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 23' Motherwell 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.
- 25' That is a Yellow card for Ross County FC. Ross Callachan will be fuming at that decision.
- 26' The deadlock is broken! Kevin van Veen gets on the scoresheet on 26 minutes.
- 28' A meaty challenge results in booking for Liam Kelly on 28.
- 32' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Paul McGinn on 32 minutes.
- 37' Matthew Penney is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Motherwell FC so far.
- 42' It looks like no one’s ball. Motherwell FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 46' Time for substitution for Ross County FC. Jordan White is replaced by Dominic Samuel.
- 49' The England Callum Slattery breaks the deadlock on 49 minutes. 0-2!
- 51' The Netherlands Kevin van Veen breaks the deadlock on 51 minutes. 0-3!
- 56' Motherwell FC is showing some good football. However, Motherwell FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 58' It is a substitution in Ross County FC team. Ross Callachan is replaced by David Cancola on 58 minute.
- 59' The deadlock is broken! Joseph Efford gets on the scoresheet on 59 minutes.
- 60' The Motherwell FC bench stirs into life. Paul McGinn is withdrawn and Stephen O'Donnell gets his opportunity.
- 62' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jordy Hiwula on 62 minutes.
- 67' Sondre Solholm Johansen, a , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 70' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. Connor Shields is replaced by Louis Moult on 70 minute.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Ross Tierney. He replaces Blair Spittal on 71 minute.
- 76' Ross Callachan has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 30 cards already picked up this season.
- 77' The Ross County FC bench stirs into life. Owura Edwards is withdrawn and Kazeem Olaigbe gets his opportunity.
- 79' Another substitution for Motherwell FC to replace Callum Slattery by Dean Cornelius on 79 minute.
- 84' The travelling Motherwell FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 89' Kevin van Veen makes no mistake. The score reads 0-5 and Motherwell FC are in front.
- Full Time. Motherwell FC beats Ross County FC
Lineups
Ross County FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Josh Sims ↓ William Akio 58'
- 3
- 5
- 12
- 22
- 6
-
8
Ross Callachan ↓ David Cancola 58'
- 1
-
26
Jordan White ↓ Dominic Samuel 46'
-
7
Owura Edwards ↓ Kazeem Olaigbe 77'
-
24
Ben Paton ↓ Jordy Hiwula 46'
Bench
- 10
- 31
-
9
Dominic Samuel ↑ 46'
-
19
Jordy Hiwula ↑ 46'
- 15
-
4
David Cancola ↑ 58'
-
17
Kazeem Olaigbe ↑ 77'
- 14
-
18
William Akio ↑ 58'
Coach
Malky Mackay
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 27
- 9
-
16
Paul McGinn ↓ Stephen O'Donnell 60'
- 1
- 4
- 8
-
7
Blair Spittal ↓ Ross Tierney 71'
-
29
Connor Shields ↓ Louis Moult 70'
- 11
- 15
Bench
- 13
-
21
Louis Moult ↑ 70'
- 23
- 5
-
2
Stephen O'Donnell ↑ 60'
- 6
-
17
Stuart McKinstry ↑ 70'
-
18
Dean Cornelius ↑ 79'
-
26
Ross Tierney ↑ 71'
Coach
Steven Hammell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin van Veen | 7 |
| Blair Spittal | 4 |
| Ronan Hale | 4 |
| Allan Campbell | 3 |
| Simon Murray | 3 |
| Tony Watt | 3 |
| Ross Stewart | 2 |
| Callum Slattery | 2 |
Head to Head
Ross County FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.05
Ross County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Ross County FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Motherwell FC
74%
Ross County FC or Motherwell FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–5 not predicted0 – 5Actual
1 – 1
12.2%
0 – 1
9.9%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
9%
0 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
5.8%
1 – 0
5.7%
1 – 3
5.4%
0 – 3
5%
2 – 2
5%
2 – 0
3.4%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Ross County FC
| Handicap | Ross County FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 14% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +1 | 49% | 23% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 16% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

