Dundee Utd vs Motherwell prediction, lineups and odds for Saturday's clash. Find our betting angle, bet builder ideas and standout prices before kick-off.
Dundee Utd vs Motherwell Match Summary
Competition | Scottish Premiership (2026/2027 season) |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 7 November 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park |
Dundee Utd vs Motherwell betting odds make the hosts 11/10 (Unibet) favourites at Tannadice, and on current trajectories that looks about right for this Scottish Premiership fixture.
Jim Goodwin's side are undefeated in their last six Premiership matches and arrive fresh after a free weekend, with attacking down the wings their sharpest weapon.
Motherwell finally stopped the rot against St Mirren, but they sit ninth and Alfred Johansson is chasing back-to-back league wins for the first time this season.
The head-to-head is where it gets awkward for the hosts. The previous meetings record reads four Motherwell wins, one Dundee Utd win and one draw.
Dundee Utd vs Motherwell Form
Dundee Utd are undefeated in their last six Premiership matches, a run that includes beating Aberdeen at Tannadice and taking a point off Celtic at Parkhead. Lyall Cameron is the one making it tick from the engine room, with a goal or an assist in four of the last five Premiership games he has played.
Motherwell ended a seven-game Premiership winless run by squeezing past St Mirren at home, Lukas Fadinger's late penalty settling it. Before that, a late leveller cost them in a draw with St Johnstone in Perth. The form rankings still have them near the bottom of the pile, so one win does not make a recovery.
Dundee Utd vs Motherwell Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Dundee Utd: Mehdi Merghem (Doubtful), Will Ferry (Doubtful), Emmanuel Agyei (Doubtful)
Motherwell: Dylan Williams (Doubtful), Paul McGinn (Doubtful)
Dundee Utd
On the Dundee Utd vs Motherwell lineups front, Jim Goodwin has kept things settled. Neil Farrugia replacing Daniel Bennie was his only change from the side that beat Aberdeen, joining Jesse Randall in support of Zac Sapsford, with the back four untouched. Mehdi Merghem, Will Ferry and Emmanuel Agyei are all doubtful.
Motherwell
Alfred Johansson made two changes after the draw in Perth, with Jordan McGhee and Dylan Levitt dropping out as Lukas Fadinger partnered Joe Hodge in the engine room. Tawanda Maswanhise and Ibrahim Said support Seb Palmer-Houlden in attack, while Dylan Williams and Paul McGinn are doubtful.
Dundee Utd vs Motherwell Predicted Lineup
Dundee Utd
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Jack Walton; Joshua Rawlins, Michael Forbes, Bert Esselink, Kevin Ciubotaru; Lyall Cameron, Dylan Tait, Zidane Iqbal; Jesse Randall, Zachary Sapsford, Neil Farrugia
Motherwell
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Alex Paulsen; Tom Sparrow, Martin Moormann, Jake Girdwood-Reich, Emmanuel Longelo; Joe Hodge, Lukas Fadinger; Tawanda Maswanhise, Ibrahim Said, Jardell Kanga; Seb Palmer-Houlden
Dundee Utd vs Motherwell Key Stats & Match Facts
There have been 9+ shots on target in 9 of Dundee United's last 9 matches (Premiership).
Tawanda Maswanhise has scored or assisted in 3 of his last 4 appearances vs Dundee United (Premiership).
Seb Palmer-Houlden has scored in 2 of his last 3 appearances vs Dundee United (Premiership).
Lyall Cameron has recorded 1+ shots on target in 5 of his last 7 appearances vs Motherwell (Premiership).
Motherwell have received 2+ cards in 7 of their last 9 matches vs Dundee United (Premiership).
Dundee Utd vs Motherwell Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Our Dundee Utd vs Motherwell prediction is a 2-1 home win. The hosts are in far better nick, and their wide attacking is aimed squarely at a Motherwell side that struggles against attacks down the wings. The visitors carry enough going forward to nick one, but Dundee Utd at 11/10 with Unibet is the side to be on.
Best Bets
Zachary Sapsford to score at any time in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He leads the line for the favourites at Tannadice. The striker has found the net twice across his three most recent Premiership outings, and with Dundee Utd projected to outscore their visitors at home, the implied probability on offer undersells him.
Jesse Randall to have Over 2.5 shots in the Player Shots market. He is a regular starter on the right of the Dundee Utd front line. Dundee Utd take a lot of shots and love attacking down the right, which is exactly Randall's patch. There have been 29+ shots taken in 7 of Dundee Utd's last 9 Premiership matches, so volume is not the issue.
Dundee Utd vs Motherwell Bet Builder
Our Dundee Utd vs Motherwell bet builder tips combine Sapsford's shooting, an Ibrahim Said card, Tawanda Maswanhise's shot volume and Motherwell goals for a bigger-priced build.
Zachary Sapsford Over 0.5 shots on target is the foundation. Every one of his last four league games in the Premiership has produced at least one effort on target.
Ibrahim Said to be shown a card has come in twice across his three most recent matches, and a messy midfield scrap at Tannadice gives him every opportunity to add another.
Tawanda Maswanhise Over 1.5 shots has landed in each of his last 4 outings. He is Motherwell's main outlet down the right, their favourite attacking route.
Motherwell Over 1.5 in Total Away Goals is the punchy leg. They have scored 2+ goals in 6 out of 8 matches against Dundee United in the Premiership.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 12/1 and is as short as 35/4 elsewhere.
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Dundee Utd vs Motherwell Talking Points
The big question is whether Dundee Utd can finally break Motherwell down. Motherwell have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 matches against Dundee United in all competitions, and Dundee United have seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches against Motherwell in all competitions. That is a stubborn pattern, but the hosts' strength is attacking down the wings and Motherwell's weakness is defending against exactly that, which is why our Dundee Utd vs Motherwell best bets lean on the home attackers. For those not at Tannadice, Dundee United say live streaming and audio commentary will be on DUTV.
Dundee Utd vs Motherwell Predictions FAQs
When is Dundee Utd vs Motherwell?
The match is on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Dundee Utd vs Motherwell being played?
The match is being played at CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park.
What competition is Dundee Utd vs Motherwell in?
It is a Scottish Premiership match in the 2026/2027 season.
Who are the probable goalkeepers for Dundee Utd vs Motherwell?
Jack Walton is the probable goalkeeper for Dundee United, playing a 4-3-3 formation, and Alex Paulsen is the probable goalkeeper for Motherwell, playing a 4-2-3-1 formation.
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