Motherwell vs Dundee United: match statistics
Motherwell vs Dundee United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Motherwell played Dundee United in Premiership (Scotland). The match was played on 2 September 2026. Venue: Fir Park. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Motherwell: 1-2-0, 1.67 points/match. Dundee United: 1-1-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Motherwell scores 1.67 and concedes 1.33 goals per match. Dundee United scores 1.25 and concedes 1.75. League average: 2.95 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Motherwell 67%, Dundee United 25%. Over 2.5: Motherwell 67%, Dundee United 50%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 58%.
xG, shots and style
Dundee United has higher xG: 1.73 vs 1.47. Motherwell: 14.0 shots per match, Dundee United: 16.8.
Match halves
Motherwell: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.67. Dundee United: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.25.
Goals by minute
Motherwell: 76-90+ (2 goals). Dundee United: 31-45+ (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premiership: 2.95 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 58%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 2-1-0. Average goals 1.33, 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 have shown slightly more consistent form, earning 4 points from their last five matches compared with just 1 for Dundee United. The visitors have lost 4 of their last five games and conceded as many as 14 goals in the process, which significantly reduces their chances despite their opponents’ attacking struggles. Away from home, Dundee United lost their only match so far 0:4, allowed an average xG against of 1,49, and failed to keep a clean sheet. At home, Motherwell have so far drawn 0:0, but their defence restricted the opposition to an xG of 0,99, while the hosts also record a higher xG created: 1,07 compared with 1,05. Neither side have scored at home or away respectively, so a tight match is likely; however, Dundee United’s defensive frailties tilt the prediction in favour of the hosts.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS - No scenario holds a slight edge, as Dundee United have yet to score in the available season data and failed to find the net in 100% of those matches, while Motherwell have failed to score in 50% of their games. The recent attacking form of both teams is also modest: Motherwell average 0.8 goals, while Dundee United average 0.6 goals across their last five appearances. BTTS has occurred in only 40% of the last five matches for each team, compared with a league average of 46%, supporting the outcome in which at least one team fails to score. The main argument against this pick is the teams’ weak defensive records, as they have conceded an average of 1.6 and 2.8 goals respectively in their recent matches, while Dundee United’s xG stands at 1.46. However, the visitors’ continued lack of finishing remains the stronger signal.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals, as both teams have clear defensive issues: Motherwell have conceded an average of 1.6 goals in their last five matches, while Dundee United have conceded as many as 2.8. The hosts average 18 shots and create chances worth 1.85 xG at home, while their opponents allow an average of 1.49 xG. Dundee United themselves have generated 1.46 xG per match across their last five games, which is significant given that Motherwell allow 1.81 xG. In their last five matches, the 2.5-goal line has been covered in 40% of Motherwell’s games and 60% of Dundee United’s, making Over 2.5 a more evenly balanced option. However, the projected 2.55 goals indicate that surpassing the 1.5 threshold offers a considerably more stable edge.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Motherwell victory, as the hosts have been level at the break in each of their last five matches. Dundee United were trailing at half-time in 80% of their last five games, scoring an average of just 0.2 goals in the first half and conceding 1.4. After the break, Motherwell concede an average of 1.2 goals, but Dundee United score only 0.4, limiting the visitors’ chances of maintaining a favourable result. The hosts possess greater attacking potential, with an xG of 1.85 compared with the opponents’ 1.05, as well as an average of 18 shots per match versus Dundee United’s 10. The visitors’ poor form, including four defeats in their last five matches and an average of 2.8 goals conceded, suggests that Motherwell’s advantage should be established after half-time.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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) | 31% | 24% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Motherwell is 67% better for: last-5 form.
1.67 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 34% better for: goals scored per match.
1.67 goals / match - Motherwell · 1.25 goals / match - Dundee United
Motherwell is 32% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.33 goals / match - Motherwell · 1.75 goals / match - Dundee United
Motherwell scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while Dundee United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 matches).
Dundee United scores in 50% of matches (2 of 4 matches), while Motherwell keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 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.
Dundee United is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / match - Motherwell · 1.5 pts / match - Dundee United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Motherwell - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Dundee United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 25%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.33 | 1.67 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 67% |
| No goal | 33% | 33% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.50 | 0.75 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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 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 | • 3.00 | 2.95 | • 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 53% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 58% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 26% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 79% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 95% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Motherwell 2 - 1 - 0 Dundee United. Average goals 1.33, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Motherwell vs Dundee United?
The Premiership match finished Motherwell 3:0 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 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 1.67 goals per game on average and Dundee United 1.25. The Premiership average is 2.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 67% 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 1-2-0 record (1.67 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.