Motherwell vs Hearts: match statistics
Motherwell vs Hearts: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Motherwell play Hearts in Premiership (Scotland). The match date is 9 May 2026 at 21:00. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Motherwell: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Hearts: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Motherwell scores 1.55 and concedes 0.95 goals per match. Hearts scores 1.76 and concedes 0.89. League average: 2.78 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Motherwell 47%, Hearts 47%. Over 2.5: Motherwell 39%, Hearts 53%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Hearts has higher xG: 1.65 vs 1.55. Motherwell: 13.2 shots per match, Hearts: 14.3.
Match halves
Motherwell: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 0.82. Hearts: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 1.03.
Goals by minute
Motherwell: 16-30 (15 goals). Hearts: 76-90+ (17 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premiership: 2.78 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 0-2-1. Average goals 3.33, BTTS 67%.
Match description
I predict an away win (2): Hearts have 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches and 2.6 points per game, while Motherwell over the same period have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses and 0.8 points per game. The visitors scored 10 goals in their last five matches versus the hosts’ 6, and their average away xG is 1.61 with an actual 1.65 goals per game. Motherwell’s main strength at home is defense — they concede only 0.53 goals per game, have 71% clean sheets and xG against of 1.02, whereas Hearts concede 1.12 goals away and have 35% clean sheets. Shot stats show 5.88 on target for the hosts vs 4.76 for the visitors, and both teams have a shot conversion of 12%, suggesting similar attacking efficiency. In summary, Hearts’ form and overall record (23 wins this season vs 15 for Motherwell) give them the edge, but I expect a narrow away victory given the hosts’ solid defense.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Motherwell | Hearts | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.35 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Hearts is 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Motherwell · 2 pts / match - Hearts
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.
Hearts is 14% better for: goals scored per match.
1.55 goals / match - Motherwell · 1.76 goals / match - Hearts
Hearts is 7% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.95 goals / match - Motherwell · 0.89 goals / match - Hearts
Motherwell scores in 82% of matches (31 of 38 matches), while Hearts keeps a clean sheet in 45% (17 of 38 matches).
Hearts scores in 89% of matches (34 of 38 matches), while Motherwell keeps a clean sheet in 47% (18 of 38 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Motherwell
Over / Under — Hearts
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.71 pts / match - Motherwell · 1.5 pts / match - Hearts
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Motherwell - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Hearts - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 63%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (15 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (17 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Motherwell
Hearts
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Hearts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.50 | 2.78 | ▼ 2.66 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 52% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 53% | • 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 47% | 28% | ▲ 45% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 76% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 80% | ▼ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Motherwell 0 - 2 - 1 Hearts. Average goals 3.33, both teams scored in 67% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Motherwell vs Hearts?
The Premiership match finished Motherwell 1:1 Hearts. 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 Hearts?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Motherwell won 0, Hearts won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Motherwell vs Hearts?
Motherwell score 1.55 goals per game on average and Hearts 1.76. The Premiership average is 2.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Motherwell's matches and 47% of Hearts's.
What form are Motherwell and Hearts in?
Over the last 5 games Motherwell have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Hearts 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Motherwell vs Hearts?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Motherwell vs Hearts: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.