3rd position in the Premiership table for Motherwell so far, a good performance. The home supporters hope for more joy as 6th-placed Hibernian visits Fir Park.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Motherwell and Hibernian.
Motherwell is in the 3rd league table position and will remain there regardless of what happens for the rest of the season. For Hibernian most of the excitement is over as they will neither be promoted or relegated this season.
Motherwell form and stats
Motherwell have collected 18 points from their Premiership home games so far after 6-0-5. The Motherwell manager S. Robinson might feel some added pressure to get something from this game after two straight home defeats.
Motherwell are returning here after visiting Aberdeen in a Premiership game and winning with a 1-0 scoreline. Liam Donnelly scored the goal(s). Before that match, a Scottish Cup win away at Dundee.
The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Motherwell have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found nine matches with the results: Won 6 Drawn 0 Lost 3.
The Motherwell fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 18 goals in 11 league matches. 16 goals have been conceded.
Hibernian form and stats
There's been little loot from Hibernian's travels as they have only collected 11 points from 11 away games in the Premiership. Hibernian only have 3 wins to counter their 6 defeats and 2 draws.
The supporters enjoyed Hibernian's previous game versus Hamilton Academical (placed 11th), a Premiership 2-1 win played at home. Ahead of that match was the Scottish Cup away draw versus Dundee United that ended 2-2.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Hibernian playing away and similar expectations, we found eight relevant matches. Results were 3 Hibernian wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats.
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Dundee United in just three days.
Hibernian find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 12 goals from 11 away fixtures in the league. Hibernian have conceded 21 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Hibernian - Motherwell 3-1. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Motherwell won 2 games, 2 matches ended with a draw and Hibernian has 6 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 7 / 3Top Goalscorers
  C. Doidge 8 goals |   L. Donnelly 6 goals |  C. Long 5 goals |
Motherwell missing players
Hibernian missing players
| Motherwell | Hibernian | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 22 | 11 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 11 | 22 |
| 13 | 6 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 8 | 5 | 1 | Lost | L | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 34 | 18 | 5 | Scored | S | 2 | 12 | 31 |
| 27 | 16 | 4 | Conceded | C | 9 | 21 | 37 |
| 95% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 77% | 91% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 95% |
| 64% | 73% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 45% | 64% |
| 23% | 18% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 18% | 32% |
| 9% | 9% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 18% | 9% |
| 45% | 45% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 55% | 64% |
| 41% | 36% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 9% | 14% |
| 18% | 18% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 36% | 23% |
| 4.8 | 4.2 | 5.7 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 3 | 3.6 | 4.3 |
| 4.5 | 5.1 | 5.3 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 9.3 | 6.6 | 5.7 |
| 2 | 1.9 | 1.3 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2.3 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | Red Cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 225 | 132 | 41 | Total Shots | T S | 20 | 85 | 218 |
| 89 | 50 | 12 | Shots on Target | S O | 8 | 36 | 93 |
| 38% | 36% | 42% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 33% | 33% |
- All of Hibernian's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Hibernian has the most conceded goals in the second half (26)
- Hibernian has the most dropped points from leading position (18)
- Hibernian haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Motherwell have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Motherwell haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Celtic | 21 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 58 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 8 | 44 | 55 |
| 2 | Rangers | 20 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 54 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 6 | 43 | 53 |
| 3 | Motherwell | 22 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 34 | 27 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 40 |
| 4 | Aberdeen | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 30 | 27 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 36 |
| 5 | Livingston | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 31 | 29 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 24 | 2 | 28 |
| 6 | Hibernian | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 31 | 37 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 21 | -6 | 28 |
| 7 | Kilmarnock | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 27 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 18 | -9 | 23 |
| 8 | Ross County | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 22 | 42 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 21 | -20 | 22 |
| 9 | St. Johnstone | 20 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 35 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 19 | -19 | 20 |
| 10 | St. Mirren | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 18 | -13 | 19 |
| 11 | Hamilton Academical | 22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 21 | 36 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 21 | -15 | 18 |
| 12 | Hearts | 22 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 35 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 19 | -17 | 14 |