Our Motherwell vs Kilmarnock Prediction: 2-1
Motherwell vs Kilmarnock in the Scotland Premiership is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Motherwell vs Kilmarnock prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Motherwell's Last Match – St Mirren vs Motherwell
Determined to get back to winning ways, Motherwell must win after their 0-0 Scotland Premiership draw against St Mirren on August 9. In that match, Motherwell recorded 67% possession and 0 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
St Mirren | 33% | 0 (3) | 1.24 | 39 |
Motherwell | 67% | 0 (0) | 0.49 | 50 |
Kilmarnock's Last Match – Hibernian vs Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 Scotland Premiership stalemate against Hibernian on August 10. In that match, Kilmarnock recorded 40% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hibernian | 60% | 0 (6) | 1.85 | 58 |
Kilmarnock | 40% | 0 (2) | 0.92 | 30 |
Motherwell vs Kilmarnock Stats
Key Stats
| Motherwell | Kilmarnock | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.94 | Attacking Strength | 0.69 |
| 1.08 | Defence Strength | 1.3 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Motherwell are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Kilmarnock average 1.2 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.