Hibernian vs Motherwell Predictions & Tips - Goals Expected in Premiership Contest
Hibernian face Motherwell in their Premiership opener, with both sides buoyed by impressive European wins. Expect a lively contest at Easter Road: Hibs completed a dramatic comeback to progress in Europe, while Motherwell cruised through their ties. Both teams have struggled for clean sheets recently, suggesting a high-scoring match is likely. The best betting tips are Both Teams To Score (BTTS) and over 2.5 goals. Team news includes likely unchanged lineups, with Hibs' Elding, Passlack, Lowe, and Boyle expected to start and Motherwell introducing new loan signing Jamie Knight-Lebel.
- Hibernian host Motherwell in Premiership opener
- BTTS/Over 2.5 goals tipped at Easter Road on Sunday
- Get our Hibernian vs Motherwell tips for the Premiership contest
- Hibernian vs Motherwell Predictions
- Goals Expected at Easter Road
- Hibernian Edge Recent Head to Head
- Hibernian Complete European Comeback
- Motherwell Cruise Through in Europe
- Hibernian vs Motherwell Team News
Hibernian vs Motherwell Predictions
Hibernian and Motherwell begin their Premiership campaigns after securing impressive European victories on Thursday.
Both teams produced excellent attacking performances, and an entertaining contest is expected at Easter Road.
BTTS is my best bet, while I also have a stake on over 2.5 goals scored.
Goals Expected at Easter Road
- Hibernian have seen over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 matches
- Hibernian have seen BTTS in 5 of their last 7 matches (competitive fixtures)
- Hibernian have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 4 home matches (against Motherwell)
- Motherwell have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 13 matches against Hibernian
- Motherwell have seen over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 matches
- Motherwell have seen BTTS in 5 of their last 7 matches (Premiership)
Hibernian Edge Recent Head to Head
Hibernian and Motherwell have met on 16 occasions since the start of 2022. Hibernian claimed six wins while Motherwell triumphed five times.
Hibernian Complete European Comeback
Hibernian begin their Premiership campaign after producing a superb European comeback at Easter Road on Thursday.
David Gray’s side suffered a shock 2-0 first-leg defeat against Malisheva in Kosovo earlier this month but responded with a dominant 4-1 home victory to secure a 4-3 aggregate success and progress to the third qualifying round.
Owen Elding and Felix Passlack scored during the opening 15 minutes before Nathan Lowe put Hibernian ahead in the tie before half-time.
Martin Boyle added a brilliant fourth goal after the restart before Malisheva’s late goal ensured a nervy finale in Edinburgh.
A lack of consistency has been the biggest issue for the Hibees this year. Gray’s men won six and lost six of their last 12 games played since the start of April.
Clean sheets remain frustratingly elusive, with the hosts conceding at least once in their 11 most recent fixtures.
Motherwell Cruise Through in Europe
Motherwell travel to Edinburgh after comfortably progressing to the Conference League’s third qualifying round.
The Steelmen eased to a well-deserved 2-0 home victory against HB Torshavn ten days ago before commanding a 3-0 triumph in the Faroe Islands earlier this week.
Lukas Fadinger opened the scoring in Torshavn before goals from Regan Charles-Cook and Dylan Williams secured a 5-0 aggregate victory for Alfred Johansson’s side.
Motherwell seem to have maintained the impressive passing style that helped them finish fourth in the Premiership last season despite several summer departures.
The Steelmen had their best campaign in over 20 years, but did finish the season in less than consistent form. The Lanarkshire side lost six and won only two of their last ten competitive games in the 25/26 campaign.
Like Hibernian, clean sheets have been rare. Motherwell conceded at least once in eight of their ten most recent Premiership contests.
Hibernian vs Motherwell Team News
Hibernian: (3-4-3) Raphael Sallinger; Warren O’Hora, Grant Hanley, Jack Iredale; Felix Passlack, Josh Mulligan, Miguel Chaiwa, Jordan Obita; Martin Boyle, Nathan Lowe, Owen Elding.
Hibs manager Gray could retain much of the same first XI that produced Thursday’s impressive comeback against Malisheva.
Owen Elding, Felix Passlack, Nathan Lowe and Martin Boyle are expected to keep their places after scoring at Easter Road.
Rocky Bushiri remains unavailable after suffering an injury at the end of last season.
Thibault Klidje, Jamie McGrath and Josh Campbell are among the alternatives should Gray decide to freshen up his team following their European exertions.
Speaking after the midweek win against Malisheva, Gray revealed his delight with the turnaround victory.
"We spoke about the intensity we want to play at, the intent from the start to play forward, run forward and get the crowd behind us," he said.
"I saw it in training, and they fully deserved to win tonight. We should have been out of sight; we hit the woodwork a couple of times and missed three or four big chances.
"That goal at the end made it a little bit edgy, but at the same time, the players deserved what they got tonight. Delighted for them."
Motherwell: (4-3-3) Alex Paulsen; Tom Sparrow, Jake Girdwood-Reich, Martin Moormann, Ewan Wilson; Dylan Williams, Lukas Fadinger, Oscar Priestman; Willy Vogt, Tawanda Maswanhise, Ibrahim Said.
Head coach Johansson is also likely to retain the majority of the side that recorded a convincing victory in the Faroe Islands.
Regan Charles-Cook, Lukas Fadinger and Dylan Williams are expected to start after scoring against HB Torshavn.
Last season’s top scorer Tawanda Maswanhise returned from injury as a late substitute on Thursday and could receive more minutes at Easter Road.
Experienced defenders Stephen O’Donnell and Paul McGinn remain sidelined, while recent arrival Alex Lowry is yet to make his competitive debut.
Defender Jamie Knight-Lebel has joined the club on loan from English Championship side Bristol City.
“I want to welcome Jamie to the club,” Johansson said.
“He is a talented young player who has two very strong seasons out on loan, playing regularly. A physical and strong defender, he will provide competition in the defensive positions and bring international experience.
“Bristol City rate him highly, and this loan move will provide him with the opportunity to play in a style suited to his game.
“We look forward to introducing Jamie to the squad, and I’m excited to be working with him.”
Verdict
Hibernian and Motherwell arrive in confident moods after recording impressive European victories on Thursday.
I expect a competitive contest with both teams likely to score in a potentially high-scoring encounter.
BTTS is my best bet, with my second stake placed on over 2.5 goals scored.
I expect a competitive contest with both teams likely to score in a potentially high-scoring encounter.
BTTS is my best bet, with my second stake placed on over 2.5 goals scored.
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