Twente vs Motherwell prediction, H2H and probable lineups – 1 July 2025
One of Tuesday’s friendlies will take place at Sportpark De Kruudnhof in the Dutch town of De Lutte, where Dutch side Twente will go head-to-head with Scotland’s Motherwell. I’m backing a bet on goals in this encounter, with a solid value on offer.
Match preview
Twente made a statement in their preseason opener, ruthlessly dismantling amateur side DSVD with a 14-0 victory—a match where Ünüvar and Verschueren each notched hat-tricks, while Vlap and van Bergen both bagged braces. The team showed not only an appetite for the game, but also a serious attitude even against weaker opposition, highlighting their impressive organizational levels.
Head coach Joseph Oosting, as he did in previous training camps, gave different lineups a half each, actively testing the squad’s depth. Expect a similar approach in this game, with a focus on youth and newcomers like Bas Kuipers and Ricky van Wolfswinkel, both of whom could start from the opening whistle. The main objective is to get valuable match practice without losing the momentum built up last season.
For Motherwell, this marks their first preseason outing, but the opposition is familiar: just a year ago, the Scots kicked off their summer with a friendly against Twente, finishing in an exciting 2-2 draw. This time, the team arrives under new manager Jens Berthel Askou, making this his first true test at the helm.
Despite it being preseason, the Steelmen ended last year’s Scottish Premiership campaign on a strong note—just one loss in their final six matches. The new lineup is still coming together, but physically the squad is, as always, well-prepared. All eyes are particularly on the debut of defender Jordan McGhee, who’s been training hard ahead of the match.
Probable lineups
- Twente: Tytoń, van Rooij, Hilgers, Bruns, Kuipers, Kjolo, Sadílek, Rots, Steijn, Vlap, van Wolfswinkel.
- Motherwell: Balcombe E., Zdravkovski D., O’Donnell S., Seddon S., Koutroumbis J., Halliday E., Miller L., Wilson E., Slattery C., Armstrong L., Dixon U.
Match facts and head-to-head
- These teams have met once before—last year in a friendly that ended in a 2-2 draw.
- Twente has never lost to Scottish clubs in either official or friendly matches (3 wins, 2 draws).
- Motherwell went unbeaten in four preseason matches last summer, including the game against Twente.
Prediction
This match promises goals, but don’t expect heavy tackles or risky challenges. Twente are already in rhythm and should dominate the first half, but Motherwell could step up after the break—especially with the freshness and motivation brought by their new manager. Both sides know how to find the back of the net and tend to play open football in these types of fixtures.
