Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Hibernian vs Motherwell in the Premiership. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Hibernian vs Motherwell |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premiership |
| Date | Saturday, 16 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 12:30 BST |
| Venue | Easter Road Stadium |
Match Prediction: Hibernian 2-1 Motherwell
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 21 Mar 2026 |  Motherwell vs  Hibernian |
0 – 0 | Fir Park |
| Premiership | 10 Jan 2026 | Hibernian vs Motherwell |
1 – 1 | Easter Road Stadium |
| Premiership | 25 Nov 2025 | Motherwell vs Hibernian |
2 – 0 | Fir Park |
| Premiership | 11 Jan 2025 | Hibernian vs Motherwell |
3 – 1 | Easter Road Stadium |
| Premiership | 30 Nov 2024 | Motherwell vs Hibernian |
0 – 3 | Fir Park |
Hibernian come into this with the stronger recent home profile in the data, having beaten Kilmarnock 3-0 and only narrowly lost to Celtic and Hearts at Easter Road. Motherwell’s away results are more mixed, but the 3-2 win at Rangers shows they can still land a result on the road when they get their attacking game going. With no xG data available, the recent scorelines point to a match where both sides can create chances, but Hibernian look the more reliable pick at home.
Motherwell have been involved in a run of tight games, with four of their last five league matches decided by a single goal or ending level. Hibernian have also had a few close defeats, but their 3-1 win at Falkirk and 3-0 home win over Kilmarnock suggest a bit more cutting edge in the final third. Match Prediction: Hibernian 2-1 Motherwell
Form Guide & Team Overview
Hibernian
Hibernian’s recent league form shows two wins and three defeats from their last five, so the results have been mixed rather than consistent. The wins came in a 3-1 away success at Falkirk and a 3-0 home victory over Kilmarnock, while the defeats were all by one or two goals against Celtic, Hearts and Aberdeen.
At Easter Road, the data is still useful for betting purposes because the home losses to Celtic and Hearts were both narrow, which suggests Hibernian have been competitive even when not taking points. The 3-0 win over Kilmarnock stands out as the clearest positive in the run.
Hibernian Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 9 May 2026 |  Falkirk vs Hibernian |
1 – 3 | W | Falkirk Community Stadium |
| Premiership | 3 May 2026 | Hibernian vs  Celtic |
1 – 2 | L | Easter Road Stadium |
| Premiership | 26 Apr 2026 | Hibernian vs  Hearts |
1 – 2 | L | Easter Road Stadium |
| Premiership | 11 Apr 2026 |  Aberdeen vs Hibernian |
2 – 0 | L | Pittodrie Stadium |
| Premiership | 4 Apr 2026 | Hibernian vs  Kilmarnock |
3 – 0 | W | Easter Road Stadium |
Motherwell
Motherwell’s recent league form is also uneven, with one win, one draw and three defeats across the last five. The standout result is the 3-2 away win at Rangers, which shows they are capable of producing a strong performance against higher-profile opposition.
Outside that, the numbers are less convincing, with defeats to Falkirk and Hearts and a 1-1 draw at home to Hearts. Four of the five matches were decided by one goal or finished level, so their recent games have generally been tight.
Motherwell Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 9 May 2026 | Motherwell vs Hearts |
1 – 1 | D | Fir Park |
| Premiership | 2 May 2026 | Falkirk vs Motherwell |
1 – 0 | L | Falkirk Community Stadium |
| Premiership | 26 Apr 2026 |  Rangers vs Motherwell |
2 – 3 | W | Ibrox Stadium |
| Premiership | 11 Apr 2026 | Hearts vs Motherwell |
3 – 1 | L | Tynecastle Park |
| Premiership | 4 Apr 2026 | Motherwell vs Falkirk |
2 – 3 | L | Fir Park |
Team News & Injury Report
Hibernian
- Jamie McGrath (Red Card Suspension)
Motherwell
- Aston Oxborough (Hand Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Hibernian (3-4-1-2)
Predicted lineup: Raphael Sallinger (Goalkeeper), Grant Hanley (Defender), Jack Iredale (Defender), Warren O'Hora (Defender), Dan Barlaser (Midfielder), Felix Passlack (Midfielder), Jordan Obita (Midfielder), Miguel Chaiwa (Midfielder), Josh Campbell (Attacker), Martin Boyle (Attacker), Owen Elding (Attacker)
Hibernian’s predicted 3-4-1-2 gives them a solid back three base, with Dan Barlaser and Felix Passlack able to help control the middle and support the wing areas. Josh Campbell operating behind the front two should give Hibernian a link between midfield and attack, especially if they can get Martin Boyle and Owen Elding running beyond him.
Motherwell (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Calum Ward (Goalkeeper), Emmanuel Longelo (Defender), Liam Gordon (Defender), Stephen O'Donnell (Defender), Stephen Welsh (Defender), Callum Slattery (Midfielder), Elliot Watt (Midfielder), Ibrahim Said (Midfielder), Oscar Priestman (Midfielder), Tawanda Maswanhise (Midfielder), Elijah Just (Attacker)
Motherwell’s predicted 4-2-3-1 should give them a compact shape through the middle, with Callum Slattery and Elliot Watt providing the central platform. Elijah Just is the main forward reference point, so the wide and central support around him will be important if Motherwell are to turn possession into chances.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Hibernian | Motherwell | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Hibernian | Motherwell | Josh Campbell against Emmanuel Longelo could be important because Campbell’s movement between the lines may test Longelo’s defensive positioning. |
| Hibernian | Motherwell | Dan Barlaser against Callum Slattery looks a key midfield duel, with both players likely to influence how much control each side gets. |
| Hibernian | Motherwell | Josh Campbell is key for Hibernian because he links midfield and attack and can help turn possession into chances. |
| Hibernian | Motherwell | Elijah Just is key for Motherwell because he is the main attacking outlet in the predicted shape and the focal point for their forward play. |
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