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Dundee vs Motherwell Match Summary
Competition | Scottish Premiership |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 19 September 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Dens Park, Dundee |
Two sides desperate to stop the rot meet at Dens Park, with Dundee and Motherwell both arriving on the back of chastening defeats and looking to sign off before an autumn break in better spirits.
Dundee sit sixth on 7 points from six matches, having led at Tynecastle through Bradley Fink before Hearts hit back late for a 2-1 win. Steven Pressley's side need a response at home.
Motherwell are a place and a point above the Dee in fifth, but they were battered 4-0 by Aberdeen at Fir Park in midweek. A messy defeat that leaves plenty of questions to answer.
There was a home win apiece between the pair last season, with the other meeting finishing 1-1 at Dens. The Premiership record between these clubs shows goals at both ends have been the norm rather than the exception.
Dundee vs Motherwell Form
Dundee head into this one on a three-match winless run across all competitions, having crashed out of the Scottish League Cup to Aberdeen and then lost 2-1 at Hearts. There are positives, though: the Dee have conceded only six goals across their opening six league games, the third-lowest tally in the division, with Bradley Fink chipping in at the other end.
Motherwell opened the campaign with a four-match unbeaten run, including a 2-1 win at Hibernian, but momentum has stalled badly. The Steelmen have lost back-to-back Premiership fixtures without scoring, a 1-0 defeat at Rangers followed by that 4-0 hammering by Aberdeen. Alex Lowry remains a threat, having recorded a shot on target in each of his last four league outings.
Dundee vs Motherwell Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Dundee: S. Murray (Injured/out), J. Westley (Injured/out), F. Robertson (Injured/out), A. Hay (Injured/doubtful), R. Finnigan (Injured/doubtful), Z. Besir (Suspended)
Motherwell: P. McGinn (Injured/doubtful), J. McGhee (Injured/doubtful), C. Hendry (Injured/doubtful), J. Koutroumbis (Injured/doubtful), O. Priestman (Injured/doubtful)
Dundee
Steven Pressley has a few headaches to manage, with Scott Murray, Joe Westley and Finlay Robertson all sidelined through injury and Zach Besir suspended. Ryan Finnigan and Aaron Hay are rated as doubts, which could shuffle the engine room. Bradley Fink is expected to lead the line after his goal at Tynecastle.
Motherwell
Alfred Johansson has a longer doubts list to weigh up, with Paul McGinn, Jack McGhee, Callum Hendry, Jon Koutroumbis and Ollie Priestman all questionable. Tawanda Maswanhise is set to spearhead the attack once more, with Alex Lowry pulling the strings behind him in support.
Dundee vs Motherwell Predicted Lineup
Dundee
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: O. Goodman; I. Samuels, O. Bevan, R. Astley, D. Wright; E. Hamilton, J. Moorhouse; A. Forrest, C. Reilly, J. Bevan; B. Fink
Motherwell
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: A. Paulsen; E. Longelo, M. Moormann, J. Girdwood-Reich, T. Sparrow; L. Fadinger, J. Hodge; J. Kanga, A. Lowry, R. Charles-Cook; T. Maswanhise
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Dundee vs Motherwell Key Stats & Match Facts
Both teams have scored in 5 of the last 6 meetings between these clubs in the Premiership.
There have been 25+ shots taken in eight of the last 10 meetings between Motherwell and Dundee FC in the Premiership.
Dundee have conceded just six goals across their opening six league games, the third-lowest in the division behind Celtic and Rangers.
Motherwell have shipped 16 goals across their previous seven competitive fixtures in all competitions.
This is the final competitive outing for both sides before an extended three-week autumn break.
Dundee vs Motherwell Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This has the makings of an open, evenly-matched affair between two teams smarting from defeat, and the numbers point to goals at both ends. The forecast lands on a 1-1 draw, though Motherwell edge it as narrow favourites on the road. Our Dundee vs Motherwell prediction is for a tight game with both defences vulnerable.
Best Bets
Back Motherwell to secure victory in the match betting market. The Steelmen are rated the away favourites here, carrying the strongest positive value against the available prices despite their midweek mauling. A response is coming from Alfred Johansson's side, and they shape up as the marginally more likely winners.
Back both teams to find the net in the Both Teams To Score market. The model projects a 2.97 total goal forecast with a 59.26% implied probability of both sides scoring, and neither defence has looked remotely watertight of late. There is real appeal in backing both to hit the net.
Dundee vs Motherwell Bet Builder
Our Dundee vs Motherwell bet builder tips lean into an open, shot-heavy contest: Tawanda Maswanhise over 1.5 shots on target, Emmanuel Longelo over 2.5 shots, and both teams to score.
Maswanhise has been Motherwell's focal point up top and has recorded 2+ shots on target in 3 of his last 3 appearances against Dundee in the Premiership, so over 1.5 shots on target looks solid.
Longelo gets forward regularly from left-back and has attempted 3+ shots in 3 of his last 4 Premiership outings, giving the over 2.5 shots leg plenty of backing.
There have been 25+ shots in 6 of Dundee's last 6 league matches, underlining an attacking, high-volume theme that suits Motherwell's shot-happy pair too.
Both teams to score rounds it off, backed by a 59% implied probability from the forecast and a head-to-head record that sees goals at both ends as a consistent pattern in this Premiership fixture.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 20/1 and is as short as 13/2 elsewhere.
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Dundee vs Motherwell Talking Points
The big question is how Motherwell react to that 4-0 battering by Aberdeen. Alfred Johansson has called on his squad to keep their emotional balance, not getting carried away after wins nor dwelling on setbacks, and this trip to face Dundee is the perfect chance to prove that mentality. Johansson brought in 10 summer signings to shift the Steelmen towards a possession-based style, and while the passing numbers back that up, the defensive frailties have been glaring. Dundee, meanwhile, have quietly built one of the meaner backlines in the Scottish Premiership and will fancy exploiting a visiting defence that has leaked heavily.
Dundee vs Motherwell Predictions FAQs
When is the Dundee vs Motherwell Scottish Premiership game?
The Dundee vs Motherwell Scottish Premiership match kicks off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday 19 September 2026.
Where is Dundee vs Motherwell being played?
The match is being played at Dens Park in Dundee.
What competition is Dundee vs Motherwell in?
Dundee vs Motherwell is taking place in the Scottish Premiership.
What is the Dundee vs Motherwell prediction?
The forecast points to a 1-1 draw, though Motherwell are rated the narrow favourites as the away side.
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