Motherwell vs Dundee United: match statistics
Motherwell displays impressive home form with a 64% win rate and only 7% losses at their own stadium, scoring an average of 1.79 goals while conceding just 0.43. The hosts also maintain 71% clean sheets in home matches, evidencing a solid defense. Dundee United performs significantly worse in away matches—only 23% wins, 46% draws, and conceding an average of 1.85 goals per match with just 8% clean sheets. The goal difference gap is distinct: +19 for Motherwell at home versus -4 for Dundee United away. Recent form for both teams (Motherwell: 2.0 PPG, Dundee United: 1.6 PPG) and the advantage in xG statistics (1.75 vs 1.31) further support the hosts. All key indicators point to a decisive advantage for Motherwell, making a home victory the most likely scenario.
Motherwell vs Dundee United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Motherwell played Dundee United in Premiership (Scotland). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Motherwell: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Dundee United: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Motherwell scores 1.67 and concedes 0.67 goals per match. Dundee United scores 1.26 and concedes 1.59. League average: 2.66 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Motherwell 41%, Dundee United 59%. Over 2.5: Motherwell 33%, Dundee United 48%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Motherwell has higher xG: 1.57 vs 1.42. Motherwell: 13.3 shots per match, Dundee United: 12.8.
Match halves
Motherwell: half-time lead 48%, second-half goals 0.93. Dundee United: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
Motherwell: 16-30 (11 goals). Dundee United: 61-75 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premiership: 2.66 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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 displays impressive home form with a 64% win rate and only 7% losses at their own stadium, scoring an average of 1.79 goals while conceding just 0.43. The hosts also maintain 71% clean sheets in home matches, evidencing a solid defense. Dundee United performs significantly worse in away matches—only 23% wins, 46% draws, and conceding an average of 1.85 goals per match with just 8% clean sheets. The goal difference gap is distinct: +19 for Motherwell at home versus -4 for Dundee United away. Recent form for both teams (Motherwell: 2.0 PPG, Dundee United: 1.6 PPG) and the advantage in xG statistics (1.75 vs 1.31) further support the hosts. All key indicators point to a decisive advantage for Motherwell, making a home victory the most likely scenario.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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 | Dundee United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.29 |
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.
Motherwell is 160% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Motherwell · 1 pts / match - 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 33% better for: goals scored per match.
1.67 goals / match - Motherwell · 1.26 goals / match - Dundee United
Motherwell is 137% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.67 goals / match - Motherwell · 1.59 goals / match - Dundee United
Motherwell scores in 81% of matches (22 of 27 matches), while Dundee United keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 matches).
Dundee United scores in 67% of matches (18 of 27 matches), while Motherwell keeps a clean sheet in 56% (15 of 27 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 - Dundee United
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 73% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.85 pts / match - Motherwell · 1.07 pts / match - Dundee United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Motherwell - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 48% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Dundee United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 22%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.40 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
* 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 (11 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Motherwell
Dundee United
* 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 | Dundee United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.33 | 2.66 | ▲ 2.85 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 49% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 50% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 56% | 29% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 74% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | • 78% | 79% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Motherwell 1 - 1 - 0 Dundee United. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Motherwell vs Dundee United?
The Premiership match finished Motherwell 2:0 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 2 head-to-head matches Motherwell won 1, Dundee United won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 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 1.26. The Premiership average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Motherwell's matches and 59% of Dundee United's.
What form are Motherwell and Dundee United in?
Over the last 5 games Motherwell have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Dundee United 1-2-2 (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.