Kilmarnock vs Motherwell prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 8, 2025
The rescheduled match of the 11th round of the Scottish Premiership will take place on Wednesday at Rugby Park, where Kilmarnock will host Motherwell. Here's a betting suggestion focused on goals with solid chances for success.
Match preview
Last season, Kilmarnock finished fourth in the Scottish Premiership, a massive 37 points behind the top spot. However, the current campaign has been disappointing, with Kilmarnock sitting in 10th place after 22 rounds. The team is only three points away from the top six.
In their most recent league outing, Kilmarnock hosted Ross County and suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat. Over their last five matches, "Killie" have managed two wins and suffered two losses. In 10 home games, they have recorded four victories and three defeats.
Meanwhile, Motherwell is having a strong season and currently occupies fifth place in the league table. In 21 matches, the team has collected 30 points, trailing league leaders Celtic by a hefty 23 points but only four points behind third-placed Dundee United.
Motherwell ended last year on a disappointing note with a four-match winless streak (two losses and two draws). However, they snapped that run in their last league game, securing a 2-0 home win against Aberdeen. In 10 away matches this season, Motherwell has yet to draw, achieving four wins and six losses.
Probable lineups
- Kilmarnock: McCrorie, Lyons, Wright, Mayo, Ndaba, Burroughs, Watson, Polworth, Murray, Vassell, Wales
- Motherwell: Oxborough, Blaney, Gordon, Sparrow, Paton, Seddon, Halliday, Miller, Caleta, Watt, Stamatelopoulos
Match facts and head-to-head stats
- Both teams scored in three of their last five matches.
- Over 2.5 total goals were scored in only one of their last five matches.
- Last year, the teams faced each other three times, with all matches ending in a draw in regular time.
Prediction
Bookmakers slightly favor Motherwell in this matchup, offering odds of 1.99 for an away win. However, we recommend opting for "Under 2.5 total goals" with odds of 1.86.
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