Motherwell vs Dundee United: match statistics
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Motherwell vs Dundee United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Motherwell plays Dundee United in Premiership (Scotland). The game is scheduled for September 2, 2026. Venue: Fir Park.
Recent form
Motherwell has 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Dundee United has 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Motherwell scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 0.50. Dundee United scores 1.25 and allows 1.75. Games in this league average 2.88 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Motherwell's games and 25% of Dundee United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Dundee United has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 1.10 per game. Motherwell takes 10.0 shots per game, while Dundee United takes 16.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Motherwell leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.50 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 31-45+ (1 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 2.88 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 56% 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.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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) | 30% | 24% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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 100% better for: last-5 form.
2 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.
Dundee United is 25% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Motherwell · 1.25 goals / game - Dundee United
Motherwell is 250% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.5 goals / game - Motherwell · 1.75 goals / game - Dundee United
Motherwell scores in 50% of games (1 of 2 meczów), while Dundee United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 meczów).
Dundee United scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 meczów), while Motherwell keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 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 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 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 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 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 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 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 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 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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 | ▼ 1.50 | 2.88 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 50% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 28% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 81% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 94% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
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
When do Motherwell and Dundee United play?
Motherwell face Dundee United on September 2, 2026 in Premiership at Fir Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match 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 1.00 goals per game on average and Dundee United 1.25. The Premiership average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 50% 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 1-1-0 record (2.00 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.