Motherwell vs Dundee United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Sep 2026
Motherwell vs Dundee United Predictions
Motherwell look a great bet to beat Dundee United on the Full-Time Result market. You can get odds of -114 with BetMGM that the home team claim a victory and this looks like a value wager based on the latest stats and team news.
This Motherwell vs Dundee United betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Motherwell vs Dundee United Preview
Motherwell clash with Dundee United at Fir Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Wednesday 2 September.
Motherwell played out a 3-3 draw in their last game. This was away from home at SMISA Stadium against St Mirren. The Well had most of the ball enjoying 55% possession and seven shots on target, with Tawanda Maswanhise, Regan Charles-Cook and Jardell Kanga each scoring one goal.
Dundee United won their previous game. It was on the road where Kilmarnock were beaten 4-0 at Rugby Park. Jim Goodwin's team were 49% in the possession stakes and recorded eight shots on goal, while Emmanuel Agyei, Zachary Sapsford, Will Ferry and Jesse Randall found the net.
2-0 Motherwell Victory in Previous H2H Meeting
Motherwell boast an unbeaten record in the past three games with United. In their last clash, Motherwell banked a 2-0 home victory at Fir Park. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved six Motherwell wins, two United victories and two draws.
| Scottish Premiership | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Motherwell |
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 8 |  Dundee United |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 5:7 | 4 |
Motherwell have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts. Alfred Johansson's side have averaged 53.2% possession and 3.9 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.7 goals from 4.3 shots on goal, 13.1 attempts and 4.9 corners.
Top goalscorers are Lukas Fadinger and Emmanuel Longelo on 3 goals, while Tawanda Maswanhise has bagged 2. Stephen O'Donnell is the leading assists maker with 2.
United have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.2 goals from 14.4 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 52.7% possession, 4.3 corners awarded and 5.7 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 13.5 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal.
Will Ferry is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Zachary Sapsford on 3, with Emmanuel Agyei and two others bagging 1. Will Ferry is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Motherwell predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex Paulsen (GK), Stephen O'Donnell, Jamie Knight-Lebel, Martin Moormann, Emmanuel Longelo, Joe Hodge, Lukas Fadinger, Tawanda Maswanhise, Alex Lowry, Ibrahim Said, Regan Charles-Cook.
Dundee United predicted lineup (4-3-3): Jack Walton (GK), Joshua Rawlins, Bert Esselink, Michael Forbes, Will Ferry, Panutche Camará, Emmanuel Agyei, Abdoulaye Yoro, Mehdi Merghem, Zachary Sapsford, Daniel Bennie.
Main Match Prediction
Our opinion is that Motherwell will prove too strong for their opponents and we’ll therefore take the -114 for this Premiership game. This bet really stands out when it comes to securing value.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
It’s always a case of checking out the latest Premiership team news to make expert football predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.
The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Dundee United
A 2-1 win in favor of Motherwell is available at odds of +575. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.
Player Prop Picks
Ibrahim Said (Motherwell) is available at +105 to record one or more shots on goal. When it comes to wagering Shots on Target, we think the betting odds really stand out for this pick.
Lukas Fadinger (Motherwell) has racked up two goals in his past five Premiership games. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +400 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been nine straight Motherwell home games where 9.5 corners has not been covered, while the same outcome has happened in two consecutive Dundee United away matches. The Total Corners line looks too big and we’re content to go under this number at odds of -119.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up a bet builder including these picks: Motherwell on the 1x2, more than two goals to be registered combined with Ibrahim Said (Motherwell) to finish with one or more shots on target.
We advise a bet builder as it can be a fun approach when betting on a football game. Bettors enjoy creating a tailored wager based on their predictions for how a match is likely to turn out.
Motherwell vs Dundee United Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Motherwell are available at -115 to come away with a triumph in this Premiership clash, meaning a 53% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. Dundee United are the underdogs at +260 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.
Motherwell can be backed at -116 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 if you think they’ll win. Alternatively, opponents United +0.5 are -114 and that means you get a return if they triumph or the draw happens.
You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. BTTS Yes is available at -167 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.
You can find hundreds of markets for every Premiership game, with the best betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.
Those interested in favourite Tawanda Maswanhise to find the net first can get +360, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +125.
Stats: Scottish Premiership matches only
Motherwell are winless in the last five games at Fir Park. The Well have managed four victories, four draws and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 0.80.
United have finished with six losses, two victories and two draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 2.30.
Motherwell overcame United 2-0 when the sides last met at Fir Park. In the previous 9 H2H meetings at Fir Park, we have seen six Motherwell victories, two United wins and one draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motherwell Home Stats |
4-4-2 | 2.40 | 1.60 | 0.80 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | |
| Dundee United Away Stats |
2-2-6 | 3.70 | 1.40 | 2.30 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Scottish Premiership: 28/02 2026 Motherwell 2 Dundee United 0
- Scottish Premiership: 13/12 2025 Dundee United 0 Motherwell 0
- Scottish Premiership: 29/10 2025 Motherwell 2 Dundee United 0
- Scottish Premiership: 22/02 2025 Dundee United 1 Motherwell 0
- Scottish Premiership: 14/12 2024 Motherwell 4 Dundee United 3
- Scottish Premiership: 30/10 2024 Dundee United 1 Motherwell 2
- Scottish Premiership: 28/05 2023 Motherwell 3 Dundee United 2
- Scottish Premiership: 15/04 2023 Motherwell 1 Dundee United 2
- Scottish Premiership: 29/10 2022 Dundee United 0 Motherwell 1
- Scottish Premiership: 03/09 2022 Motherwell 0 Dundee United 0
Motherwell League Stats
Dundee United League Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 3.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 57.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 52.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Motherwell this season are Ibrahim Said (1), Jardell Kanga (1), Lukas Fadinger (1)
- Top Assistors for Motherwell this season are Alex Lowry (1), Dylan Williams (1)
Motherwell vs Dundee United Lineups & Team News
Be prepared — check the Motherwell vs United team news before wagering. Expect the predicted and confirmed Premiership lineups along with timely injury updates.
Motherwell Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Dundee United Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Motherwell Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Dundee United Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Motherwell Lineups
Previous Dundee United Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Motherwell Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Alfred Johansson
Dundee United Player Stats & Squad
Premiership Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:2 | 9 |
| 2 | St Mirren | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 7 |
| 3 | Hearts | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 6 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:3 | 6 |
| 5 | Hibernian | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 6 | Motherwell | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 7 | Rangers | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 8 | Dundee United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 9 | St Johnstone | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 10 | Aberdeen | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | 3 |
| 11 | Falkirk | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:4 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:13 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearts | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 |
| 2 | Celtic | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 6 |
| 3 | St Mirren | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 4 | St Johnstone | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 6 | Aberdeen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 7 | Motherwell | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 8 | Dundee United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | 1 |
| 9 | Hibernian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 10 | Rangers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 11 | Falkirk | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:9 | 0 |
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