Motherwell vs Aberdeen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Jan 2025

Expect a Generous Number of Goals

The odds of -100 look too big to resist when it comes to wagering Over 2.5 Goals. We are confident of a return when Motherwell clash with Aberdeen and the Total Goals market gives us a nice betting angle.

Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 2-1 Aberdeen Victory

Motherwell suffered a defeat in their last game. A 1-0 scoreline occurred away from home at Tynecastle Park against Hearts. The Well recorded just 34% possession and had three shots on target.

Aberdeen have suffered four straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Ross County 2-1 at Pittodrie Stadium. The Dons had four shots on goal and enjoyed 64% possession, while Kevin Nisbet was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Aberdeen have won three on the spin against Motherwell. In their last clash, hosts Aberdeen came out with a 2-1 victory at Pittodrie Stadium. The past 10 H2H matches have included six Aberdeen victories, two draws and two Motherwell wins.

Scottish Premiership		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Aberdeen	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
10	Motherwell	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Motherwell have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 7.7 attempts. The Well have averaged 38.7% possession and 3.5 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 2.1 goals from 6.2 shots on goal, 10.8 attempts and 6.5 corners.

Top scorer Apostolos Stamatelopoulos has found the net 4 times, with Tawanda Maswanhise and Tom Sparrow getting 2 apiece. Tawanda Maswanhise and Lennon Miller are tied for the most assists on 3.

Aberdeen have 1 victory, 6 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 9.5 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. Jimmy Thelin's side average 56.1% possession, 4.8 corners awarded and 6.6 corners against them, while conceding 1.9 goals from 10.5 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Kevin Nisbet, Topi Keskinen, Leighton Clarkson and Jamie McGrath score 2 goals each. Shayden Morris has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Motherwell confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Aston Oxborough (GK), Dan Casey, Liam Gordon, Kofi Balmer, Marvin Kaleta, Ewan Wilson, Davor Zdravkovski, Andrew Halliday, Tawanda Maswanhise, Tony Watt, Moses Ebiye.

Aberdeen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ross Doohan (GK), Nicky Devlin, Angus MacDonald, Slobodan Rubezic, Jack MacKenzie, Sivert Heltne Nilsen, Graeme Shinnie, Topi Keskinen, Ante Palaversa, Duk, Kevin Nisbet.

Motherwell vs Aberdeen Prediction & Betting Tips

The two Premiership sides can combine to score three goals or more. We are therefore going to play Over 2.5 Goals at -100 in the expectation that we can land a solid return if our prediction is correct.

Football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant stats to get the full picture.

Key Motherwell vs Aberdeen league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Motherwell games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Motherwell games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Aberdeen games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Aberdeen games.

Over 2.5 Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 50% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

Those expecting a few goals to be scored might want to consider Over 3.5 Goals at a bigger price. There’s the chance to cheer on both teams when they attack and you need four or more to trigger a pay out.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Motherwell 2 - 1 Aberdeen

Motherwell are available at +750 to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Corners Prediction

Motherwell Under 5.5 Corners -150

The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Motherwell in their past seven home games. The Motherwell Team Corners line looks too high and we’re content to go under this number at odds of -150.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Motherwell

Total

10.00 3.50 6.50

Home

9.40 4.30 5.10

Away

13.00 5.20 7.80

Aberdeen

Total

11.40 4.80 6.60

Home

10.60 5.70 4.90

Away

11.80 4.80 7.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-120

Motherwell Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Aberdeen Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Most Corners

1

-114

X

+600

2

+108

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Motherwell vs Aberdeen Odds

If you want to back Aberdeen to land an away Scottish Premiership win, then the bookies have priced them up at +145. Motherwell are available at betting odds of +180 and the draw is +240.

If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market are finding it hard to split Unders and Overs.

You can back Motherwell at -100 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Aberdeen are -138 with the football betting sites to win this Premiership game.

Full-Time Result

1

+180

X

+240

2

+145

Half-Time Result

1

+240

X

+120

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-188

12

-333

X2

-250

Draw No Bet

1

-100

2

-138

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp 0.0

+102.5

2 Hcp 0.0

-121

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-100

Over 2.5

-125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-150

No

+110

Motherwell vs Aberdeen Lineups & Team News

Our Motherwell vs Aberdeen team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Premiership squads.

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