Scotland - PremiershipData current as of 07 September 2026

Motherwell vs Hibernian: match statistics

Motherwell crest
Motherwell
0 : 0half-time 0:0
Hibernian crest
Hibernian
155%(1.85)
X28%(3.40)
217%(4.00)

Motherwell are displaying impressive home form with a 67% win rate and just a 7% loss rate at their own stadium. The hosts boast an excellent home defense, conceding an average of only 0.4 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in 73% of their home matches, which is a significant advantage. Hibernian perform considerably worse in away matches, with only 33% wins, 33% draws, and as much as 33% losses, while conceding an average of 1.4 goals per game. The difference in expected goals (xG) also favors Motherwell: 1.76 xG for the hosts in home matches versus 1.3 xG for Hibernian in away matches. Although both teams' recent form is similar, Motherwell's home advantage and the visitors' defensive frailty make a home win the most probable scenario, with a draw possible considering Hibernian's solid form in their last five matches.

Motherwell vs Hibernian: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Motherwell played Hibernian in Premiership (Scotland). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 0:0.

Current form

Motherwell: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Hibernian: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.

Goal statistics

Motherwell scores 1.63 and concedes 0.77 goals per match. Hibernian scores 1.60 and concedes 1.17. League average: 2.67 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Motherwell 43%, Hibernian 53%. Over 2.5: Motherwell 37%, Hibernian 53%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 50%.

xG, shots and style

Motherwell has higher xG: 1.61 vs 1.55. Motherwell: 13.7 shots per match, Hibernian: 13.4.

Match halves

Motherwell: half-time lead 47%, second-half goals 0.90. Hibernian: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.87.

Goals by minute

Motherwell: 16-30 (11 goals). Hibernian: 76-90+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Premiership: 2.67 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 50%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 50%.

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 are displaying impressive home form with a 67% win rate and just a 7% loss rate at their own stadium. The hosts boast an excellent home defense, conceding an average of only 0.4 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in 73% of their home matches, which is a significant advantage. Hibernian perform considerably worse in away matches, with only 33% wins, 33% draws, and as much as 33% losses, while conceding an average of 1.4 goals per game. The difference in expected goals (xG) also favors Motherwell: 1.76 xG for the hosts in home matches versus 1.3 xG for Hibernian in away matches. Although both teams' recent form is similar, Motherwell's home advantage and the visitors' defensive frailty make a home win the most probable scenario, with a draw possible considering Hibernian's solid form in their last five matches.

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Half-by-half

0 : 0
1st half
0 : 0
2nd half

Match statistics

61Possession (%)39
MotherwellHibernian
6Shots7
MotherwellHibernian
3Shots on target1
MotherwellHibernian
0.9xG0.84
MotherwellHibernian
2Corners4
MotherwellHibernian
41Dangerous attacks45
MotherwellHibernian
7Fouls9
MotherwellHibernian
3Cards4
MotherwellHibernian

Pre-match profilewhat 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.

MotherwellHibernian
1.63Goals scored / match1.6
MotherwellHibernian
0.77Goals conceded / match1.17
MotherwellHibernian
59%Average possession50%
MotherwellHibernian
5.07Shots on target / match5.03
MotherwellHibernian

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

13.67Shots per match13.4
MotherwellHibernian
5.07Shots on target5.03
MotherwellHibernian
12%Shot conversion11.9%
MotherwellHibernian
59%Possession50%
MotherwellHibernian
1.61xG for1.55
MotherwellHibernian
1.23xG against1.33
MotherwellHibernian

Shooting quality

Motherwell: BalancedHibernian: Balanced
MotherwellHibernian
Accuracy (shots on target)37%38%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.320.32

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Motherwell is 13% better for: last-5 form.

1.8 pts / match - Motherwell · 1.6 pts / match - Hibernian

Motherwell
WWWLL
Season result split
47% W37% R17% P
Season (W-D-L)
14-11-5
1.77 pts / match · goal difference +26
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-0-2
1.80 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
10-4-1
Last 5 at home
4-1-0
WWDWW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 2.2Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.95Opponent xG: 1.18BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%
Hibernian
LWWDD
Season result split
40% W37% R23% P
Season (W-D-L)
12-11-7
1.57 pts / match · goal difference +13
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
5-5-5
Last 5 away
2-1-2
WLLWD
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.53Opponent xG: 1.22BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%

Goalshow 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 52% better for: goals conceded per match.

0.77 goals / match - Motherwell · 1.17 goals / match - Hibernian

Motherwell scoring profile: very strong

Motherwell scores in 83% of matches (25 of 30 matches), while Hibernian keeps a clean sheet in 30% (9 of 30 matches).

Hibernian scoring profile: mixed

Hibernian scores in 73% of matches (22 of 30 matches), while Motherwell keeps a clean sheet in 53% (16 of 30 matches).

49Goals scored (season)48
MotherwellHibernian
23Goals conceded (season)35
MotherwellHibernian
2.4Average goals in match2.77
MotherwellHibernian
11Goals scored (last 5)7
MotherwellHibernian
5Goals conceded (last 5)5
MotherwellHibernian

How often they score at least...

83%1 goal73%
MotherwellHibernian
53%2 goals57%
MotherwellHibernian
17%3 goals27%
MotherwellHibernian
7%4 goals3%
MotherwellHibernian

How often they concede at least...

47%1 goal70%
MotherwellHibernian
20%2 goals33%
MotherwellHibernian
10%3 goals10%
MotherwellHibernian
0%4 goals3%
MotherwellHibernian

* 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.

51%
League average

Goal patterns

10%BTTS at half-time27%
MotherwellHibernian
7%BTTS in both halves10%
MotherwellHibernian
40%Scored in both halves43%
MotherwellHibernian

BTTS and goal count

27%Min. 3 goals and BTTS43%
MotherwellHibernian
10%Min. 3 goals without BTTS10%
MotherwellHibernian
40%BTTS - last 540%
MotherwellHibernian

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.

1st half

70%Min. 1 goal before half-time73%
MotherwellHibernian
27%Min. 2 goals before half-time43%
MotherwellHibernian
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time13%
MotherwellHibernian

2nd half

80%Min. 1 goal after half-time73%
MotherwellHibernian
47%Min. 2 goals after half-time43%
MotherwellHibernian
10%Min. 3 goals after half-time23%
MotherwellHibernian

Match halveswhen 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 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.8 pts / match - Motherwell · 1.6 pts / match - Hibernian

Motherwell - half-time state
47% leading40% draw13% trailing
Hibernian - half-time state
40% leading40% draw20% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.8Points per match (1st half)1.6
MotherwellHibernian
0.73Goals scored (1st half)0.73
MotherwellHibernian
0.23Goals conceded (1st half)0.57
MotherwellHibernian
0.97Average goals (1st half)1.3
MotherwellHibernian
77%Clean sheet before half-time57%
MotherwellHibernian
43%No goal before half-time43%
MotherwellHibernian

After half-time (2nd half)

1.67Points per match (2nd half)1.47
MotherwellHibernian
0.9Goals scored (2nd half)0.87
MotherwellHibernian
0.53Goals conceded (2nd half)0.6
MotherwellHibernian
1.43Average goals (2nd half)1.47
MotherwellHibernian
63%Clean sheet after half-time53%
MotherwellHibernian
33%No goal after half-time40%
MotherwellHibernian

Motherwell - second-half results

43% W37% R20% P
54
Half-time points
22
Half-time goals
+15
Goal difference (1st half)
50
Second-half points
+11
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.80
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at half-time in 47% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.3

Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Hibernian - second-half results

33% W47% R20% P
48
Half-time points
22
Half-time goals
+5
Goal difference (1st half)
44
Second-half points
+8
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.60
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Motherwell - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.002.00
Goals scored / match1.01.2
Goals conceded / match0.40.6
Average goals in match1.41.8
1 goal100%100%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal20%20%
Goal difference+3+3
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 5
Hibernian - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.401.60
Goals scored / match0.60.8
Goals conceded / match0.40.6
Average goals in match1.01.4
1 goal60%80%
2 goals40%20%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal40%40%
Goal difference+1+1
Half-time: 20% leading - 80% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 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 minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Motherwell
ScoredConceded
3
2
0-15
11
3
16-30
8
2
31-45
11
3
46-60
5
7
61-75
11
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (11 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.

Hibernian
ScoredConceded
5
3
0-15
8
6
16-30
9
8
31-45
9
4
46-60
4
5
61-75
13
9
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.58
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.4 : 1.2
Estimated goal split
home : away
97%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
48%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-23%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
61%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
5%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 20 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Motherwell

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.38
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.48
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-20.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.02
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.46
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
107%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
68%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.03
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
22% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 6% come in the first quarter-hour.
22%

Hibernian

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.22
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.21
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-11.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.05
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.16
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
140%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
76%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.03
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
27% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 10% come in the first quarter-hour.
27%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premiership).

Teams vs league

MotherwellLigaHibernian
Average goals in match 2.402.67 2.77
Both teams scored 43%51% 53%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 37%50% 53%
Clean sheets 53%29% 30%
Goal before half-time 70%74% 73%
Goal after half-time 80%78% 73%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.67
Average goals per match
51%
Both teams scored
50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
29%
Clean sheets
1.53
Home goals / match
1.14
Away goals / match
+34%
Home attack advantage
+25%
Home defence advantage
+16%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
33%
2 goals
8%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
78%
1 goal
46%
2 goals
17%
3 goals
4%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. HibernianYellow cardJamie McGrath
  2. HibernianYellow cardDaniel Barlaser
  3. HibernianYellow cardAnte Šuto
  4. MotherwellYellow cardElliot Ward
  5. MotherwellSubstitutionOn: Ibrahim Sa’idOff: Oscar Priestman
  6. HibernianYellow cardMiguel Changa Chaiwa
  7. MotherwellYellow cardTom Sparrow
  8. MotherwellYellow cardEythor Martin Bjørgolfsson

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.

David DickinsonMatches officiated: 19
4.95Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 253%Home wins11%Draws37%Away wins

Head-to-head

Recent meetings (2): Motherwell 1 - 1 - 0 Hibernian. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.

FAQ

What was the result of Motherwell vs Hibernian?

The Premiership match finished Motherwell 0:0 Hibernian. 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 Hibernian?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Motherwell won 1, Hibernian won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Motherwell vs Hibernian?

Motherwell score 1.63 goals per game on average and Hibernian 1.60. The Premiership average is 2.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Motherwell's matches and 53% of Hibernian's.

What form are Motherwell and Hibernian in?

Over the last 5 games Motherwell have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Hibernian 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Motherwell vs Hibernian?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Motherwell vs Hibernian: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.