Hibernian FC vs Motherwell Prediction 2 August 2026
🔊 In the opening round of the Scottish Premiership, Hibernian host Motherwell at Easter Road. Both sides start the season with ambitions of finishing in the top half of the table, and their recent head-to-head record adds some extra interest - matches between these two have tended to be competitive, with goals at a premium.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the sides took place on 16 May 2026 and ended 0-1. Here's how the stats looked that day (Hibernian were the home side):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 14 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 6.
📊 Statistical preview from official meetings between Hibernian and Motherwell:
- 53 matches played;
- home wins - 20, away wins - 19, draws - 14;
- goals scored - 83 vs 75;
- average first-half total - 1.32, second-half - 1.66;
- average match total - 2.98.
Head-to-head statistics Hibernian FC - Motherwell
Hibernian Team Overview
Their last official match was played in the Conference League - Hibernian at home, Malisheva away. Final score: 4-1.
Match stats (Hibernian vs Malisheva):
- possession: 64% vs 36%;
- corners: 7 vs 0;
- fouls: 18 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 11 vs 1.
Hibernian go into the new season having come through the Conference League qualifying round against Kosovan side Malisheva (0:2, 4:1). The club has been building around a more aggressive style, but consistency has been an issue - late in the previous season, Hibs kept dropping points in matches they were expected to win. At Easter Road, though, they tend to be more solid and can make life difficult for anyone in the league.
Over the summer the club kept working on the squad, trying to add more options in attack. The bigger question is the defence: in their last eight competitive matches, they conceded in every single one.
Against Motherwell, the home record isn't particularly strong. The last meeting between the two ended with the Steelmen winning 1:0 at Easter Road.
Match Results: Hibernian
Motherwell Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place in the Conference League (Torshavn at home, Motherwell away). Final score: 0-3.
Match stats (Motherwell vs Torshavn):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corners: 1 vs 6;
- fouls: 4 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
Motherwell are coming into the new season with genuine ambitions. Under Alfred Johannsson, the team has improved noticeably and is seen as one of the sides capable of pushing for a high finish. The club has been smart about developing young players while keeping a balance between attacking football and defensive organisation.
Before the league campaign kicked off, the Steelmen got extra match time through Europe - and looked fairly confident doing it. Across two legs, they beat Tórshavn from the Faroe Islands (2-0, 3-0) and advanced to the semi-final qualifying round of the Conference League.
That said, Easter Road is never an easy trip. Hibernian have scored against Motherwell in 9 of their last 10 home meetings, so the visitors will need to stay solid at the back and not let the hosts get on top early.
Match Results: Motherwell
Total Prediction
Head-to-head matches (average total):
- home side - 1.57, away side - 1.42;
- in head-to-head matches - 2.98;
- both teams scored: all time - 28 times; at the home team's ground - 16 times.
- Hibernian have scored at home in 9 of the last 10 head-to-head meetings between these sides.
- Hibernian have scored at home in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head meetings between these sides (Premiership).
Corners Prediction
Trends- Total under 11.5 corners has landed in 6 consecutive head-to-head matches between these sides (Premiership).
- Total under 11.5 corners has landed in 16 of Motherwell's last 17 matches.
- Total under 11.5 corners has landed in 13 of Motherwell's last 14 matches (Premiership).
- Total under 11.5 corners has landed in 8 of Motherwell's last 9 away matches.
- Total under 11.5 corners has landed in 6 of Motherwell's last 7 away matches (Premiership).
Both Teams To Score Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- matches played - 53;
- both teams scored - 28 times overall;
- at the home team's ground - 16 times.
Prediction on Outcome
Head-to-head:
- played - 53;
- home wins - 20, away wins - 19, draws - 14.
Stats: Hibernian vs Motherwell
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 4;
- losses: 5 vs 4;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
⭐ Editorial prediction
Both teams enter the new season with strong motivation and a desire to make a statement. Hibernian are traditionally strong at home, but Motherwell look like a more balanced side after a productive pre-season and are capable of challenging even away from home.
A competitive match with plenty of battles in midfield is expected. At the same time, the attacking potential of both teams and Hibernian's defensive issues could lead to goals at both ends. The most attractive option is a bet on goals. The main editorial prediction - both teams to score (yes). Expected score - 1:1.
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