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

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• Fixture: Motherwell vs Dundee
• Date: Saturday, 20 December 2025
• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
• Venue: Fir Park

Motherwell's recent form suggests they could be in for a solid performance against Dundee. With two wins and three draws in their last five games, they've shown a strong defensive record, keeping clean sheets in all five of those matches. The predicted 4-2-3-1 formation should allow them to control the midfield and create scoring opportunities through players like Hendry and Slattery.

Dundee, on the other hand, have had a mixed bag of results, with only one win in their last five games. Their recent matches have been high-scoring, which could lead to an open game. However, their defensive frailties might be exploited by Motherwell's attacking threats. Given the head-to-head record and current form, Motherwell might just edge this one.

Motherwell have been in decent form lately, with two wins and three draws in their last five games. Their defensive solidity is evident, having kept clean sheets in all five of those matches. This should give them confidence going into the game against Dundee, as they look to maintain their momentum and push for another positive result.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Dundee Utd (A)

• Win: 3-0 vs Livingston (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Falkirk (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Hearts (H)

• Win: 2-0 vs Hibernian (H)

Dundee's recent form has been inconsistent, with only one win in their last five games. They've struggled defensively, conceding goals in all of those matches, which could be a concern against a well-organised Motherwell side. However, their ability to score goals, as seen in their draw against Livingston, might give them a chance to cause an upset.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Livingston (A)

• Loss: 1-3 vs Aberdeen (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Celtic (A)

• Win: 3-1 vs St. Mirren (H)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Hibernian (A)

The head-to-head record between Motherwell and Dundee has been closely contested recently. In their last five meetings, Dundee have won twice, Motherwell have won twice, and there has been one draw. The most recent encounter ended in a 1-1 draw, suggesting that these matches are often tight affairs with little to separate the two teams.

Recent Premiership Results

• Dundee 1-1 Motherwell (13 Sep 2025)
• Dundee 1-2 Motherwell (03 May 2025)
• Motherwell 2-1 Dundee (26 Feb 2025)
• Dundee 4-1 Motherwell (04 Dec 2024)
• Motherwell 0-1 Dundee (19 Oct 2024)

• Aston Oxborough (Hand) – Out

• Stephen Welsh (Head) – Doubt

• Jordan McGhee (Thigh) – Doubt

• Eseosa Sule (Thigh) – Doubt

• Sam Nicholson (Knee) – Doubt

• Zachary Robinson (Achilles) - Doubt

• Joe Westley (Ankle) – Out

• Ryan Astley (Head) – Doubt

• Clark Robertson (Thigh) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Ward (GK), O'Donnell (DF), McGinn (DF), Welsh (DF), Koutroumbis (DF), Watt (MF), Fadinger (MF), Maswanhise (MF), Just (MF), Slattery (MF), Hendry (AT)

Motherwell's predicted 4-2-3-1 formation should provide a solid defensive base with O'Donnell, McGinn, Welsh, and Koutroumbis at the back. In midfield, Watt and Fadinger will look to control the game, allowing Maswanhise, Just, and Slattery to push forward and support Hendry up front.

• Predicted lineup: McCracken (GK), Astley (DF), Koumetio (DF), Graham (DF), Wright (DF), Congreve (MF), Hamilton (MF), Dhanda (MF), Digby (MF), Yogane (MF), Murray (AT)

Dundee's predicted 4-5-1 formation suggests a focus on midfield control with Congreve, Digby, Dhanda, Hamilton, and Yogane. This setup should allow them to press Motherwell and look to exploit any gaps, with Murray leading the line and looking to capitalise on any scoring opportunities.

• Callum Hendry vs Billy Koumetio: Hendry's pace and finishing will be tested against Koumetio's defensive solidity.

• Elijah Just vs Paul Digby: Just's creativity in midfield will be crucial against Digby's ability to break up play.

• Lukas Fadinger (Motherwell): Fadinger's control and distribution in midfield will be key for Motherwell's transitional play.

• Yan Dhanda (Dundee): His creativity and eye for goal will be vital for Dundee to get a result.

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Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Motherwell 2-1 Dundee in this match

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