Motherwell will host Kilmarnock in Motherwell on matchday 18 of 33 in the Scottish Premiership. The venue: Fir Park, kick-off: 20:45 UK time, date: 23/12/2022.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Match outcome: Draw — 3.16
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Both teams to score: YES — 1.95
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Correct score: Motherwell 1-1 Kilmarnock — 6.0
In the reverse fixture, Motherwell succumbed to a tight 2-1 defeat to Kilmarnock away from home. They are expected to put up a fight in the return leg at home and for this reason, there’s a chance the game could end in a draw and that would be Motherwell’s second draw in the league on the bounce.
Five out of Motherwell’s last six Scottish Premiership matches ended with both teams getting on the scoreboard. Both Motherwell and Kilmarnock got on the scoresheet in the reverse fixture, hence expecting the return leg to repeat the same.
There are chances that this game could end in a draw and the last time Motherwell played a draw, the result was 1-1. With both teams struggling in the opposition box, Motherwell could be in for another 1-1 draw.
are struggling to remain in the top flight as they currently occupy the 9th position with 17 points after 16 matches.
The Steelmen have won five, drawn two, and lost nine matches. They lack quality in the back as they have conceded 22 and the same can be said of their attack, having scored 20 goals in 16 games.
Killie aren’t far behind Motherwell in every aspect as they are currently in the 11th position with two points behind the Steelmen, having played the same number of matches as well.
Kilmarnock are dreadful on both ends as they have conceded 27 goals and scored 12 goals in 16 matches. They lost three of their last five league matches.
Both teams are struggling at the back but Kilmarnock are yet to hit the stride going forward. It would be reasonable to expect the tie to produce less than three goals at full-time.
Motherwell won 1-0 in the first half in the reverse fixture but conceded two late goals. There’s a chance the first half could end in a 1-1 draw.
Motherwell head into the game as the favourites. Back them to win or draw at full-time.
Jake Carroll is injured. Paul McGinn, Ricki Lamie and Callum Slattery are one booking each away from suspension.
Goalkeeper: Kelly
Defenders: Penney, Lamie, Solholm Johansen, O’Donnell
Midfielders: Goss, Slattery, Van Veen
Forwards: McKinstry, Moult, Spittal
Scott Robinson is injured. Kyle Lafferty is suspended.
Goalkeeper: Walker
Defenders: Mclnroy, Wright, Taylor, Mayo
Midfielders: Polworth, Donnelly, Power, Armstrong
Forwards: McKenzie, Wales
Where will this match be played?
Monday’s game will be played at Fir Park in Motherwell.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at 1XBet for Motherwell vs Kilmarnock.