Motherwell
- Motherwell have won nine of their 14 Premiership home games in 2025-2026 (D4, L1).
- Jens Berthel Askou has made a real impression on his Motherwell side since taking charge in July 2025, installing a progressive possession-based style of play that allows them to play through the thirds and press with numbers when out of possession.
- Askou’s side are typically set up in a 4-4-2 structure or a hybrid system, with the wingers playing wide and deep in possession before the full-backs push on to form a back five when Motherwell are out of possession.
- Callum Slattery is the main orchestrator for The Well, providing four assists in their last five as the club has scored nine goals in that time.
Dundee United FC
- Dundee United FC sit 7th in the Premiership table with 29 points from 26 matches.
- Dundee United FC also utilise a wing-back system but in Jim Goodwin’s 3-4-3, the wing-backs are the width on the flanks, while the rest of the team play a more direct and high-intensity pressing style.
- Ross Graham has been a surprise packet with three goals in his last five.
- Dundee United FC have split their last two on the road (W1, L1).
Head-to-Head
Motherwell have dominated this fixture in recent times, winning three of the last five head-to-heads (W3, D1, L1).
Key Players
- Callum Slattery is the main orchestrator for The Well, providing four assists in their last five as the club has scored nine goals in that time.
- Motherwell have a talisman in Tawanda Maswanhise, who has scored 14 goals in 24 Premiership games and has three goals in his last five.
- Ross Graham has been a surprise packet with three goals in his last five.
- Dundee United’s top scorer is Zachary Sapsford, who has six goals in 26 games.
Betting Insights
- Motherwell’s home form this season makes them a big favorite with odds of 1.52.
- Dundee United FC are 5.9 to win, with the draw coming in at 4.1.
- The Well’s defensive record at home this season has been impeccable, conceding just 0.43 goals per game and scoring 1.79 goals-per-game at the other end.
- Under 2.5 goals at 2.1 looks like it could be of interest to the more cautious bettor.
Prediction
Motherwell should just edge a close game.
