Motherwell vs Dundee United prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 2, 2026
Scottish Premiership
In the 5th round of the Scottish Premiership, Motherwell will face Dundee United on September 2, 2026. Both sides will be looking to secure a positive result.
Motherwell vs Dundee United: team news and expert analysis
The Fir Park club enjoyed a strong campaign last season, finishing fourth. That earned them a place in the Conference League, where they eliminated HB Tórshavn and HJK in qualifying before running into Freiburg. The Scots lost 1-3 at home and then suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat in Germany. Shortly beforehand, they had surprisingly been knocked out of the League Cup after a narrow 0-1 defeat to modest Stenhousemuir. They did, however, begin their Premiership campaign with a victory over Hibernian, followed by a goalless draw against Falkirk. Their latest meeting with St. Mirren was far more entertaining, ending 3-3.
The Dundee side finished seventh last spring, topping the relegation group with 45 points. They began the new campaign with a draw against Rangers, but then suffered a heavy defeat to Hearts and a goalless loss in the Dundee derby. They were also eliminated from the League Cup after a 0-4 defeat to Celtic. They finally got their first win of the season in September, beating Kilmarnock 4-0.
Johansson's side are averaging 1.67 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per match. Their upcoming opponents are averaging 1.25 goals scored and 1.75 conceded.
Head to Head matches: Motherwell vs Dundee United
Motherwell have won six of their last eight meetings, suffering just one defeat.
The hosts are the favourites, but they have their own problems. We expect both teams to score (odds – 1.66).
Motherwell vs Dundee United: key statistics and trends
- Motherwell are winless in their last four matches
- 67% of Motherwell matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.0 goals per game
- Dundee United have lost three of their five matches this season
- 25% of Dundee United matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.0 goals per game
Motherwell vs Dundee United: Possible starting lineups
Motherwell are expected to play in a 1-4-3-3 formation: Poulsen - Longelo, Mormann, Knight-Lebel, Girdwood-Reich - Hodge, Fadinger, Lowry - Said, Charles-Cook, Maswanhise
Dundee United are expected to play in a 1-4-3-3 formation: Walton - Forbes, Esselink, Sevelj, Ferry - Yoro, Kamara, Tate - Randall, Metsoko, Merghem
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