Dundee Utd vs Motherwell: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Dundee Utd vs Motherwell
• Date: Saturday, 13 December 2025
• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
• Venue: Tannadice Park

Dundee Utd will be looking to bounce back after a string of inconsistent results, with their last game ending in a 0-2 loss against St. Mirren. They'll need to tighten up at the back and make the most of their attacking options in a 3-5-2 formation. Will Ferry and Zachary Sapsford could be key in breaking down Motherwell's defence, but they'll need to be more clinical in front of goal.

Motherwell, on the other hand, comes into this match in good form, having won their last game 3-0 against Livingston. Their solid defensive record and ability to score goals make them slight favourites. In a 4-2-3-1 setup, they'll look to control the midfield with Elliot Watt and Lukas Fadinger, while relying on the pace and skill of Tawanda Maswanhise out wide. This could be a close contest, but Motherwell's recent performances suggest they might just edge it.

Dundee Utd have had a mixed bag of results recently, with only one win in their last five games. Their most recent match was a 0-2 loss away to ST Mirren, which will have dented their confidence. However, they've managed to secure three draws in this period, showing some resilience. They'll need to find a way to turn those draws into wins if they want to climb the table.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Loss: 0-2 vs ST Mirren (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Rangers (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Kilmarnock (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Falkirk (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Heart Of Midlothian (A)

Motherwell are in fine form, having won three of their last five games, including a convincing 3-0 victory over Livingston in their latest outing. They've also managed to keep two clean sheets in this run, demonstrating a solid defensive unit. This run of form will give them a lot of confidence going into this match, and they'll be looking to continue their winning streak.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Win: 3-0 vs Livingston (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Falkirk (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Heart Of Midlothian (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Hibernian (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Kilmarnock (A)

The head-to-head record between these two teams shows a slight edge for Motherwell, who have won four of the last five encounters. Dundee Utd secured one victory in February 2025, recording a 1-0 win. This suggests that matches between these two sides can be closely contested and often high-scoring affairs.

Recent PResult

• Motherwell 2-0 Dundee Utd (29 Oct 2025)

• Dundee Utd 1-0 Motherwell (22 Feb 2025)

• Motherwell 4-3 Dundee Utd (14 Dec 2024)

• Dundee Utd 1-2 Motherwell (30 Oct 2024)

• Motherwell 2-1 Dundee Utd (20 Sep 2024) - League Cup

• Isaac Pappoe (Knee) - Doubt

• Yevhen Kucherenko (Calf) - Doubt

• Aston Oxborough (Hand) - Out

• Eseosa Sule (Thigh) - Out

• Jordan McGhee (Thigh) - Out

• Sam Nicholson (Knee) - Out

• Zach Robinson (Achilles) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Richards (GK), Iovu (DF), Graham (DF), Keresztes (DF), Strain (MF), Ševelj (MF), Stephenson (MF), Sibbald (MF), Ferry (MF), Möller (AT), Sapsford (AT)

Dundee Utd are expected to line up in a 3-5-2 formation, with Iurie Iovu, Ross Graham, and Krisztián Keresztes forming a solid back three. This setup should allow Will Ferry and Luca Stephenson to push forward from midfield, supporting the attacking duo of Nikolaj Möller and Zachary Sapsford.

• Predicted lineup: Ward (GK), O'Donnell (DF), Gordon (DF), McGinn (DF), Koutroumbis (DF), Fadinger (MF), Watt (MF), Maswanhise (AT), Just (AT), Charles-Cook (AT), Stamatelopoulos (AT)

Motherwell are likely to stick with their 4-2-3-1 formation, with Stephen O'Donnell, Liam Gordon, Paul McGinn, and Johnny Koutroumbis providing a strong defensive line. In midfield, Lukas Fadinger and Elliot Watt will look to control the game, while Tawanda Maswanhise, Elijah Just, and Regan Charles-Cook support the lone striker Apostolos Stamatelopoulos.

• Sapsford vs Gordon: Zachary Sapsford's pace and movement will be tested by Liam Gordon's defensive solidity.
• Ševelj vs Watt: Vicko Ševelj will need to outmuscle Elliot Watt in the midfield battle.
• Ferry (Dundee Utd): Will Ferry's ability to drive forward from midfield could be crucial for Dundee Utd's attacking threat.
• Maswanhise (Motherwell): Tawanda Maswanhise's pace and skill on the wing could cause problems for Dundee Utd's defence.

Dundee Utd vs Motherwell at 15:00 GMT on Saturday, 13 December 2025, isn't being broadcast live for viewers in the UK.

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