Motherwell vs Aberdeen: Motherwell to win
Motherwell sit on a 1.5 expected‑goals mark at home while Aberdeen limp along with 1.35 away. The model rates Motherwell’s win chance at 40.9 % – the clearest edge of the three outcomes.
Both clubs come into the clash with contrasting recent runs: Motherwell have collected eight points from their last five league games, Aberdeen only four. The fixture pits Motherwell’s solid home defensive record against an Aberdeen side that has struggled to find the net away from Pittodrie.
Hamish's Verdict
Motherwell’s 40.9 % win probability, bolstered by a flawless home defensive record and superior recent form, makes them the clear favorite.
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With Motherwell averaging 1.5 expected goals and Aberdeen averaging 1.35, the model gives a 57.5% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 42.5% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 2.9 (Motherwell 1.5 + Aberdeen 1.35) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 54.2% chance against 45.8% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Motherwell at 40.9%, the draw at 24.9%, and Aberdeen at 34.2% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-1 at 11.7% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
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Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Motherwell
Motherwell’s recent five-game stretch includes a 2‑1 win at Hibernian (away), a 3‑0 home victory over Dundee United and a 0‑1 loss at Rangers (away). The two wins and a solid 3‑0 home display show a side capable of both scoring and defending, underpinning a win probability that leans heavily on their home strength.
Aberdeen
Aberdeen’s last five feature a 2‑1 home win over Hearts, followed by four defeats – 0‑2 at Dundee, 0‑1 at Rangers, 0‑3 at Celtic and a 0‑0 draw at home versus Kilmarnock. The string of shut‑out losses underlines a lack of firepower on the road, reinforcing the view that they are unlikely to overturn Motherwell’s home advantage.
Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings Motherwell have won three times – 2‑0 on 2025‑09‑27, 1‑0 on 2025‑09‑20 and 2‑0 on 2026‑02‑15 – while Aberdeen have one win (2‑0 on 2026‑02‑18) and one draw (1‑1 on 2025‑11‑09). The head‑to‑head record therefore backs a Motherwell victory.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 | Aberdeen 2-0 Motherwell | FA Cup |
| 15 Feb 2026 | Motherwell 2-0 Aberdeen | Premiership |
| 9 Nov 2025 | Aberdeen 1-1 Motherwell | Premiership |
| 27 Sep 2025 | Motherwell 2-0 Aberdeen | Premiership |
| 20 Sep 2025 | Aberdeen 0-1 Motherwell | League Cup |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is predicted to win Motherwell vs Aberdeen?
Motherwell to win. Motherwell’s 40.9 % win probability, bolstered by a flawless home defensive record and superior recent form, makes them the clear favorite.
What does the model give Motherwell vs Aberdeen?
Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, gives Motherwell a 40.9% chance, the draw 24.9%, and Aberdeen 34.2% to win.
When is Motherwell vs Aberdeen?
Motherwell play Aberdeen on Tue 15 Sep · 19:45 BST in the Scottish Premiership at Fir Park.
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See all Scottish Premiership fixtures →The statistical edge sits with Motherwell, whose home form and defensive solidity give them the best chance of taking all three points.
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