Motherwell are set to take on Morton in the Scottish League Cup on Tuesday, 22 July, with the hosts looking for a win that would see them qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.
The only team that can beat Motherwell to top spot in Group G are their opponents this week, Morton, who have won both of their matches in the competition so far this season.
Ahead of kick-off on Tuesday night, check out our Motherwell vs Morton prediction below.
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Motherwell vs Morton prediction: The hosts to get over the line
Key Stats
- Motherwell have won their last three competitive matches at home.
- Morton have lost three of their last four matches against Premiership opposition.
- Both teams have scored in three of Motherwell's last four competitive matches.
- Tawanda Maswanhise has scored two goals in three Scottish League Cup appearances this season.
Correct score prediction: Motherwell 2-1 Morton
Motherwell finished in midtable in the Scottish Premiership last season and have far more quality than Morton, who finished in a similar position in the Scottish Championship. That extra bit of quality should come to the fore on Tuesday, particularly with the stakes being as high as they are.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Motherwell start as favourites
- HOME: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.9%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Motherwell vs Morton odds are weighted in favour of the hosts, but they aren't as short as you might expect a Premiership side to be before a match against a team in the division below them. Ladbroke have given Motherwell a 61.9% chance of winning the match, while Morton have been given a 23.1% chance of picking up a massive victory.
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Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Motherwell
Motherwell have been dominant in this fixture over the years, even if they have needed extra time and penalties to overcome Morton on certain occasions. The Steelmen have won seven of their last nine matches against Morton, but the Ton do have recent success in this fixture as they beat Motherwell in the Scottish Cup in February 2024.
Scotland FA Cup 09/02/24
Morton
Motherwell
Scotland FA Cup 22/01/22
Motherwell
Morton
Scotland FA Cup 16/04/21
Motherwell
Morton
Scotland League Cup 19/07/19
Motherwell
Morton
Scotland League Cup 22/07/17
Motherwell
Morton
Motherwell preview: Changes are expected
Motherwell will continue to rotate their starting XI with the club's new manager, Jens Berthel Askou, treating the Scottish League Cup like pre-season friendlies so far. His hand is forced in some respects, with Aston Oxborough, Lennon Miller, John McGhee and Zach Robinson all unavailable due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Ward (GK), McGinn, O'Donnell, Koutroumbis, Longelo, Watt, Slattery, Haliday, Fadinger, Just, Sule
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
Morton preview: No changes are expected
There is no need for Morton to change a winning formula, particularly as this match means more to them than it does to Motherwell. The Championship side have won both of their League Cup matches so far, and they haven't picked up any new injuries in either of those two games.
Predicted lineup: Storer (GK), Gillespie, Moore, Longridge, Delaney, Wilson, Moffat, Crawford, Blues, Shaw, Adeloye
Scotland League Cup 15/07/25
W
Stenhousemuir
0
Morton
3
Scotland League Cup 12/07/25
W
Peterhead
2
Morton
4
UK Friendlies 05/07/25
D
East Kilbride
2
Morton
2
UK Friendlies 01/07/25
L
Queen of South
2
Morton
0
UK Friendlies 28/06/25
W
Annan Athletic
1
Morton
3
Player to watch: Tawanda Maswanhise
Tawanda Maswanhise didn't have the best debut season with Motherwell last season, managing just six league goals in 30 appearances for the Well. The Zimbabwean striker will be keen to improve on his numbers this season, and got off to the perfect start when he netted twice against Clyde in the club's opening Scottish League Cup fixture.