Motherwell vs Dundee Utd: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Motherwell prepare to host Dundee United on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this SCOTLAND: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Motherwell, currently 4th in the standings with 50 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 10 points. They've earned 31 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Dundee United, sitting 7th with 29 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 13 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Motherwell and Dundee United have favored Motherwell, ending in a 0-0 draw. This fixture has generally favored Motherwell in recent years.

In their previous league match against St. Mirren, Motherwell recorded a 5-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Ward, Longelo, Welsh, McGinn, ODonnell, Watt, Priestman, Slattery, Just, Said, Maswanhise. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Dundee United's last outing came against Kilmarnock, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Maynard-Brewer, Graham, Iovu, Sevelj, Ferry, Sibbald, Agyei, Camara , Stephenson, Fatah, Watters . This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Motherwell are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Motherwell and Dundee United are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Motherwell's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. Dundee United's games average 3.1 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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