26 August 2023 at 14:00
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Head-to-Head Record
Even recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
2.5
Average goals per game
50%
Games with 3+ goals
50%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (39%) — the odds may underestimate Motherwell.
Market Summary
Margin: 6.7%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2.15 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Max | 2.52 | 3.28 | 3.10 |
Market Consensus
Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 38.6% | 29.7% | 31.7% |
| Public market | 38.7% | 29.6% | 31.6% |
Motherwell vs Kilmarnock — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result matched market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/01/2625/26 | Motherwell | 4–0 | Kilmarnock | 1.45/4.00/7.00 |
| 22/11/2525/26 | Kilmarnock | 1–3 | Motherwell | 2.95/3.40/2.20 |
| 30/08/2525/26 | Motherwell | 2–2 | Kilmarnock | 2.08/3.48/3.46 |
| 14/05/2524/25 | Motherwell | 3–0 | Kilmarnock | 2.77/3.31/2.56 |
| 05/04/2524/25 | Kilmarnock | 2–0 | Motherwell | 1.75/3.55/4.77 |
| 08/01/2524/25 | Kilmarnock | 0–0 | Motherwell | 1.98/3.45/3.88 |
| 20/12/2424/25 | Motherwell | 1–1 | Kilmarnock | 2.28/3.26/3.29 |
| 03/02/2423/24 | Motherwell | 1–1 | Kilmarnock | 2.97/3.29/2.39 |
| 04/11/2323/24 | Kilmarnock | 1–0 | Motherwell | 2.16/3.48/3.31 |
| 26/08/2323/24 | Motherwell | 2–1 | Kilmarnock | 2.37/3.16/3.06 |
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Motherwell
Away Record: Kilmarnock
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Motherwell defeated Kilmarnock 2:1. The match was played in Premiership 2023. Goals were scored by M. Watkins 12′, D. Casey 59′, H. Paton 90′. 9 yellow cards were shown. Motherwell had 51% possession while Kilmarnock held 49%. Motherwell had 13 shots (7 on target) compared to 12 (3 on target) for Kilmarnock. Motherwell made 1 substitutions, Kilmarnock made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Motherwell and Kilmarnock — 3 goals and 9 cards recorded during the match.
assist: D. Armstrong
assist: B. Spencer
assist: B. Spittal
Match Statistics
Motherwell had 51% possession against Kilmarnock's 49%. Motherwell registered 13 shots (7 on target) while Kilmarnock managed 12 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 1–6. Fouls committed: 15–19.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Motherwell have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. Kilmarnock show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Motherwell
Kilmarnock
Motherwell vs Kilmarnock Head to Head Results
Motherwell and Kilmarnock have met 48 times — Motherwell won 20, Kilmarnock won 16, with 12 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Motherwell leads the head-to-head with 20 victories from 48 meetings. A combined 106 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.21 per match (56 for the home side, 50 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 21 matches (44%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 19 games (40%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Motherwell are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–1 in 2021.
20
Motherwell
12
Drawn
16
Kilmarnock
Recent Meetings (48)
API data: 15 Mar 2026