Motherwell vs Kilmarnock: match statistics
Motherwell presents decidedly better form and home statistics, occupying 4th place in the table with an impressive record of 64% won matches at home. The hosts have an excellent defense at their own stadium, conceding an average of only 0.45 goals per match and keeping a clean sheet in 73% of meetings. Kilmarnock performs very poorly away, winning just 9% of matches and conceding an average of 1.82 goals per match, with a negative goal difference of -8. The guests' form is catastrophic - just 0.4 points per match in the last five meetings, without a victory. The difference in possession quality (58% vs 36%), scoring effectiveness, and xG indicators (1.63 vs 1.13) clearly favors Motherwell. Taking into account all statistical parameters, a victory for the hosts is the most probable scenario for this meeting.
Motherwell vs Kilmarnock: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Motherwell played against Kilmarnock in Premiership (Scotland). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 4:0.
Recent form
Motherwell has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Kilmarnock has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Motherwell scores 1.41 goals per game and allows 0.77. Kilmarnock scores 0.91 and allows 1.77. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Motherwell's games and 59% of Kilmarnock's. The Over 2.5 rates are 32% and 59%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Motherwell has the higher season xG average, 1.46 to 1.22 per game. Motherwell takes 12.3 shots per game, while Kilmarnock takes 10.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Motherwell leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 0.82 goals per game after halftime. Kilmarnock leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.41 after halftime.
When the teams score
Motherwell's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). For Kilmarnock, it is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.52 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 47% 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 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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 presents decidedly better form and home statistics, occupying 4th place in the table with an impressive record of 64% won matches at home. The hosts have an excellent defense at their own stadium, conceding an average of only 0.45 goals per match and keeping a clean sheet in 73% of meetings. Kilmarnock performs very poorly away, winning just 9% of matches and conceding an average of 1.82 goals per match, with a negative goal difference of -8. The guests' form is catastrophic - just 0.4 points per match in the last five meetings, without a victory. The difference in possession quality (58% vs 36%), scoring effectiveness, and xG indicators (1.63 vs 1.13) clearly favors Motherwell. Taking into account all statistical parameters, a victory for the hosts is the most probable scenario for this meeting.
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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 | Kilmarnock | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.25 |
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 400% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Motherwell · 0.4 pts / game - Kilmarnock
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 55% better for: goals scored per game.
1.41 goals / game - Motherwell · 0.91 goals / game - Kilmarnock
Motherwell is 130% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.77 goals / game - Motherwell · 1.77 goals / game - Kilmarnock
Motherwell scores in 77% of games (17 of 22 meczów), while Kilmarnock keeps a clean sheet in 18% (4 of 22 meczów).
Kilmarnock scores in 68% of games (15 of 22 meczów), while Motherwell keeps a clean sheet in 50% (11 of 22 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 - Kilmarnock
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 52% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.73 pts / game - Motherwell · 1.14 pts / game - Kilmarnock
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Motherwell - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Kilmarnock - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 9%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| 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 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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
Kilmarnock
* 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 | Kilmarnock | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.18 | 2.52 | ▲ 2.68 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 48% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 32% | 47% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 30% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 73% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | • 77% | 78% | ▲ 82% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Kilmarnock. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Motherwell vs Kilmarnock?
The Premiership match finished Motherwell 4:0 Kilmarnock. 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 Kilmarnock?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Motherwell won 1, Kilmarnock won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Motherwell vs Kilmarnock?
Motherwell score 1.41 goals per game on average and Kilmarnock 0.91. The Premiership average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Motherwell's matches and 59% of Kilmarnock's.
What form are Motherwell and Kilmarnock in?
Over the last 5 games Motherwell have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Kilmarnock 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Motherwell vs Kilmarnock?
The statistical background for Motherwell vs Kilmarnock — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.