Dundee vs Motherwell: match statistics
Motherwell exhibits significantly better form and league positioning (4th place) compared to Dundee (9th place). The visitors hold an impressive record of 14 wins against just 3 losses this season, while the hosts have suffered 14 defeats. Crucially, Motherwell leads in recent form over the last 5 matches (2.0 PPG vs 1.0 for Dundee) and possesses a vastly superior defense (18 goals conceded all season vs 45 for Dundee). On the road, Motherwell maintains high average possession (59%) and defensive efficiency (0.92 goals conceded per match). The visitors' positive away goal difference (+8) and Dundee's poor home form (38% loss rate) favor a Motherwell victory, although their tendency to draw away games (54%) cannot be ignored.
Dundee vs Motherwell: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Dundee play Motherwell in Premiership (Scotland). The match date is 7 March 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Dundee: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Motherwell: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Dundee scores 1.11 and concedes 1.61 goals per match. Motherwell scores 1.55 and concedes 0.95. League average: 2.78 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Dundee 47%, Motherwell 47%. Over 2.5: Dundee 58%, Motherwell 39%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Motherwell has higher xG: 1.55 vs 1.14. Dundee: 10.0 shots per match, Motherwell: 13.2.
Match halves
Dundee: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.55. Motherwell: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 0.82.
Goals by minute
Dundee: 76-90+ (11 goals). Motherwell: 16-30 (15 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
2 H2H matches: 0-1-1. Average goals 1.50, BTTS 50%.
Match description
Motherwell exhibits significantly better form and league positioning (4th place) compared to Dundee (9th place). The visitors hold an impressive record of 14 wins against just 3 losses this season, while the hosts have suffered 14 defeats. Crucially, Motherwell leads in recent form over the last 5 matches (2.0 PPG vs 1.0 for Dundee) and possesses a vastly superior defense (18 goals conceded all season vs 45 for Dundee). On the road, Motherwell maintains high average possession (59%) and defensive efficiency (0.92 goals conceded per match). The visitors' positive away goal difference (+8) and Dundee's poor home form (38% loss rate) favor a Motherwell victory, although their tendency to draw away games (54%) cannot be ignored.
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
| Dundee | Motherwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.32 |
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.
Dundee is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Dundee · 1.4 pts / match - Motherwell
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 40% better for: goals scored per match.
1.11 goals / match - Dundee · 1.55 goals / match - Motherwell
Motherwell is 69% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.61 goals / match - Dundee · 0.95 goals / match - Motherwell
Dundee scores in 61% of matches (23 of 38 matches), while Motherwell keeps a clean sheet in 47% (18 of 38 matches).
Motherwell scores in 82% of matches (31 of 38 matches), while Dundee keeps a clean sheet in 18% (7 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 — Dundee
Over / Under — Motherwell
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 47% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.16 pts / match - Dundee · 1.71 pts / match - Motherwell
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dundee - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 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 |
* 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 76-90 (11 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (15 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Dundee
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* 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
| Dundee | Liga | Motherwell | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.71 | 2.78 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 52% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 53% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 28% | ▲ 47% |
| Goal before half-time | • 76% | 76% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 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 (2): Dundee 0 - 1 - 1 Motherwell. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Dundee vs Motherwell?
The Premiership match finished Dundee 2:1 Motherwell. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Dundee and Motherwell?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Dundee won 0, Motherwell won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Dundee vs Motherwell?
Dundee score 1.11 goals per game on average and Motherwell 1.55. The Premiership average is 2.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Dundee's matches and 47% of Motherwell's.
What form are Dundee and Motherwell in?
Over the last 5 games Dundee have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Motherwell 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dundee vs Motherwell?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Dundee vs Motherwell: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.