Motherwell vs Dundee United: match statistics
Motherwell vs Dundee United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Motherwell played against Dundee United in Premiership (Scotland). The game was played on September 2, 2026. Venue: Fir Park. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Motherwell has 1 win, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.67 points per game. Dundee United has 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Motherwell scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 1.33. Dundee United scores 1.25 and allows 1.75. Games in this league average 2.95 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Motherwell's games and 25% of Dundee United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 50%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Dundee United has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 1.47 per game. Motherwell takes 14.0 shots per game, while Dundee United takes 16.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Motherwell leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Dundee United leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Motherwell's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). For Dundee United, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.95 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 58% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.33 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 have shown slightly more consistent form, earning 4 points from their last five matches compared with just 1 for Dundee United. The visitors have lost 4 of their last five games and conceded as many as 14 goals in the process, which significantly reduces their chances despite their opponents’ attacking struggles. Away from home, Dundee United lost their only match so far 0:4, allowed an average xG against of 1,49, and failed to keep a clean sheet. At home, Motherwell have so far drawn 0:0, but their defense restricted the opposition to an xG of 0,99, while the hosts also record a higher xG created: 1,07 compared with 1,05. Neither side have scored at home or away respectively, so a tight match is likely; however, Dundee United’s defensive frailties tilt the prediction in favor of the hosts.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS - No scenario holds a slight edge, as Dundee United have yet to score in the available season data and failed to find the net in 100% of those matches, while Motherwell have failed to score in 50% of their games. The recent attacking form of both teams is also modest: Motherwell average 0.8 goals, while Dundee United average 0.6 goals across their last five appearances. BTTS has occurred in only 40% of the last five matches for each team, compared with a league average of 46%, supporting the outcome in which at least one team fails to score. The main argument against this pick is the teams’ weak defensive records, as they have conceded an average of 1.6 and 2.8 goals respectively in their recent matches, while Dundee United’s xG stands at 1.46. However, the visitors’ continued lack of finishing remains the stronger signal.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals, as both teams have clear defensive issues: Motherwell have conceded an average of 1.6 goals in their last five matches, while Dundee United have conceded as many as 2.8. The hosts average 18 shots and create chances worth 1.85 xG at home, while their opponents allow an average of 1.49 xG. Dundee United themselves have generated 1.46 xG per match across their last five games, which is significant given that Motherwell allow 1.81 xG. In their last five matches, the 2.5-goal line has been covered in 40% of Motherwell’s games and 60% of Dundee United’s, making Over 2.5 a more evenly balanced option. However, the projected 2.55 goals indicate that surpassing the 1.5 threshold offers a considerably more stable edge.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Motherwell victory, as the hosts have been level at the break in each of their last five matches. Dundee United were trailing at half-time in 80% of their last five games, scoring an average of just 0.2 goals in the first half and conceding 1.4. After the break, Motherwell concede an average of 1.2 goals, but Dundee United score only 0.4, limiting the visitors’ chances of maintaining a favourable result. The hosts possess greater attacking potential, with an xG of 1.85 compared with the opponents’ 1.05, as well as an average of 18 shots per match versus Dundee United’s 10. The visitors’ poor form, including four defeats in their last five matches and an average of 2.8 goals conceded, suggests that Motherwell’s advantage should be established after half-time.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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) | 31% | 24% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.31 |
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 67% better for: last-5 form.
1.67 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 34% better for: goals scored per game.
1.67 goals / game - Motherwell · 1.25 goals / game - Dundee United
Motherwell is 32% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.33 goals / game - Motherwell · 1.75 goals / game - Dundee United
Motherwell scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 games), while Dundee United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 games).
Dundee United scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 games), while Motherwell keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 games).
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.
Dundee United is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / game - Motherwell · 1.5 pts / game - Dundee United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Motherwell - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Dundee United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 25%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.33 | 1.67 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 67% |
| No goal | 33% | 33% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.50 | 0.75 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 25% |
| No goal | 50% | 75% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
* 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 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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 | • 3.00 | 2.95 | • 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 53% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 58% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 26% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 79% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 95% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Motherwell's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Dundee United. Games average 1.33 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Motherwell vs Dundee United?
The Premiership match finished Motherwell 3:0 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 3 head-to-head matches Motherwell won 2, Dundee United won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.33 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 1.25. The Premiership average is 2.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Motherwell's matches and 25% of Dundee United's.
What form are Motherwell and Dundee United in?
Over the last 5 games Motherwell have a 1-2-0 record (1.67 points per game) and Dundee United 1-1-2 (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.