Motherwell vs Dundee United: match statistics
Motherwell displays impressive home form with a 64% win rate and only 7% losses at their own stadium, scoring an average of 1.79 goals while conceding just 0.43. The hosts also maintain 71% clean sheets in home matches, evidencing a solid defense. Dundee United performs significantly worse in away matches—only 23% wins, 46% draws, and conceding an average of 1.85 goals per match with just 8% clean sheets. The goal difference gap is distinct: +19 for Motherwell at home versus -4 for Dundee United away. Recent form for both teams (Motherwell: 2.0 PPG, Dundee United: 1.6 PPG) and the advantage in xG statistics (1.75 vs 1.31) further support the hosts. All key indicators point to a decisive advantage for Motherwell, making a home victory the most likely scenario.
Motherwell vs Dundee United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Motherwell played against Dundee United in Premiership (Scotland). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Motherwell has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Dundee United has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Motherwell scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 0.67. Dundee United scores 1.26 and allows 1.59. Games in this league average 2.66 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Motherwell's games and 59% of Dundee United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 48%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Motherwell has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.42 per game. Motherwell takes 13.3 shots per game, while Dundee United takes 12.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Motherwell leads at halftime in 48% of its games and scores 0.93 goals per game after halftime. Dundee United leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
Motherwell's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (11 goals). For Dundee United, it is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.66 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Motherwell displays impressive home form with a 64% win rate and only 7% losses at their own stadium, scoring an average of 1.79 goals while conceding just 0.43. The hosts also maintain 71% clean sheets in home matches, evidencing a solid defense. Dundee United performs significantly worse in away matches—only 23% wins, 46% draws, and conceding an average of 1.85 goals per match with just 8% clean sheets. The goal difference gap is distinct: +19 for Motherwell at home versus -4 for Dundee United away. Recent form for both teams (Motherwell: 2.0 PPG, Dundee United: 1.6 PPG) and the advantage in xG statistics (1.75 vs 1.31) further support the hosts. All key indicators point to a decisive advantage for Motherwell, making a home victory the most likely scenario.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Motherwell | Dundee United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Motherwell is 160% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Motherwell · 1 pts / game - Dundee United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Motherwell is 33% better for: goals scored per game.
1.67 goals / game - Motherwell · 1.26 goals / game - Dundee United
Motherwell is 137% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.67 goals / game - Motherwell · 1.59 goals / game - Dundee United
Motherwell scores in 81% of games (22 of 27 meczów), while Dundee United keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 meczów).
Dundee United scores in 67% of games (18 of 27 meczów), while Motherwell keeps a clean sheet in 56% (15 of 27 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Motherwell
Over / Under - Dundee United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Motherwell is 73% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.85 pts / game - Motherwell · 1.07 pts / game - Dundee United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Motherwell - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Dundee United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 22%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (11 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Motherwell
Dundee United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Motherwell | Liga | Dundee United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.33 | 2.66 | ▲ 2.85 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 49% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 50% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 56% | 29% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 74% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | • 78% | 79% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Motherwell's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Dundee United. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Motherwell vs Dundee United?
The Premiership match finished Motherwell 2:0 Dundee United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Motherwell and Dundee United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Motherwell won 1, Dundee United won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Motherwell vs Dundee United?
Motherwell score 1.67 goals per game on average and Dundee United 1.26. The Premiership average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Motherwell's matches and 59% of Dundee United's.
What form are Motherwell and Dundee United in?
Over the last 5 games Motherwell have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Dundee United 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Motherwell vs Dundee United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Motherwell vs Dundee United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.