Kilmarnock will host Motherwell in the postponed game of the Premiership Round 11 on Wednesday, 8 January.
Will the hosts continue their solid run of form or can the guests spoil those plans? Read our Kilmarnock vs Motherwell prediction and preview to find that out and learn more about the match.
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Kilmarnock vs Motherwell prediction: Another draw between the two
Key stats
- We saw both teams score in 70% of Motherwell's away games in the league this season.
- The last three meetings between Kilmarnock and Motherwell have all ended in draws after 90 minutes.
- Both teams have won 11 points from their last seven games in the league.
Correct score prediction: Kilmarnock 1-1 Motherwell
With Kilmarnock and Motherwell both entering this game in similar forms, along with their previous meeting ending in a draw less than a month ago, we wouldn't be surprised if there's no winner on Wednesday either.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Kilmarnock the more likely winners
- HOME: 19/20 – 51.30%
- DRAW: 5/2 – 28.60%
- AWAY: 11/4 – 26.70%
*Odds from 7Bet, subject to change
Looking at these Kilmarnock vs Motherwell odds, we can see that the hosts are the expected winners, although the bookies don't see them as heavy favourites.
This makes sense given that this is a duel between two teams of similar quality and that Motherwell are ahead by six points in the standings, while Kilmarnock are in good form and have the advantage of playing at home.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this duel, take a look at our other football betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Plenty of draws lately
Three of the previous five meetings between these two teams have ended in draws, although their meeting in the League Cup earlier this season has ended in a win for Motherwell after extra time.
Meanwhile, Motherwell have a more significant advantage when we consider their overall H2H record against Kilmarnock: 106-40-82.
Scotland Premiership 20/12/24

Motherwell

Kilmarnock
Scotland Premiership 02/11/24

Kilmarnock

Motherwell
Scotland League Cup 18/08/24

Motherwell

Kilmarnock
Scotland Premiership 03/02/24

Motherwell

Kilmarnock
Scotland Premiership 04/11/23

Kilmarnock

Motherwell
Kilmarnock preview: In a solid form recently
After three wins in a row when playing at home in the Premiership, Kilmarnock lost to Ross County at home in the last round. Still, they've done well lately with three wins in their last six games in the league, which helped them rise above Hearts in the standings and create more of a separation between them and the last-placed St Johnstone.
When it comes to team news, Stuart Findlay, Kyle Vassell, and Innes Cameron are on Kilmarnock's injury list ahead of this game.
Predicted lineup: McCrorie (GK), Lyons, Wright, Mayo, Ndaba, Armstrong, Watson, Donnelly, Murray, Watkins & Anderson
Scotland Premiership 10/05/25
W

Dundee
2

Kilmarnock
3
Scotland Premiership 03/05/25
W

St Johnstone
0

Kilmarnock
2
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
W

Ross County
0

Kilmarnock
2
Scotland Premiership 12/04/25
L

Celtic
5

Kilmarnock
1
Scotland Premiership 05/04/25
W

Motherwell
0

Kilmarnock
2
Motherwell preview: Hoping to build on their last win
After four games in a row without a win in the Premiership, Motherwell have ended this poor run in the last round by beating Aberdeen 2-0 at home. Overall, Motherwell are having a solid season since they're currently fifth in the standings with 30 points from 21 games, just four points behind third-placed Dundee United.
Meanwhile, Apostolos Stamatelopoulos, Lennon Miller, and Ross Callachan are all out with injuries at the moment.
Predicted lineup: Oxborough (GK), Balmer, Gordon, Casey, Kaleta, Zdravkovski, Halliday, Wilson, Maswanhise, Watt & Ebiye
Scotland Premiership 10/05/25
L

Hearts
3

Motherwell
0
Scotland Premiership 03/05/25
W

Dundee
1

Motherwell
2
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
W

St Johnstone
2

Motherwell
3
Scotland Premiership 12/04/25
D

Hearts
0

Motherwell
0
Scotland Premiership 05/04/25
L

Kilmarnock
2

Motherwell
0
Player to watch: Bruce Anderson
With eight goals in the Premiership in 16 appearances, only eight of which were starts, Anderson has been in great form and Kilmarnock will rely on the experienced forward to deliver the goods once again as they host Motherwell this Wednesday.