Dundee vs Motherwell Prediction

Dundee host Motherwell at Dens Park on 19 September 2026 at 17:00 in a Scottish Premiership clash where both sides arrive weakened by injury. Dundee lost 2-1 at home to Hearts last time out and have won just 40% of their last five home matches, though they average 1.60 goals per game at Dens Park. The hosts are without Westley, Finnigan, Robertson, Samuels, and suspended midfielder Zan Besir. Motherwell suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Aberdeen and have managed no wins in their last five away games, conceding 2.00 goals per fixture on the road. Injuries to Hendry, McGhee, and McGinn further weaken their travelling squad. The prediction is a 2-2 draw, with both teams likely to find the net despite their defensive frailties.

Form and H2H

Dundee's home record shows inconsistency, with four wins in ten matches and a concerning defensive setup that has conceded regularly. Motherwell's away form is the real worry: they have failed to win any of their last five road trips and have shipped ten goals across those five games. Historically, 56% of the head-to-head meetings between these sides have produced three or more goals, and 72% have seen over 1.5 goals. Dundee's home matches average 3.00 goals per game this season, suggesting an open contest where both defences will be tested.

Best Bet

Back the draw at 22Bet's 3.48. Dundee cannot be trusted as favourites given their injury crisis and recent home loss, while Motherwell's away form is too poor to back them at 2.99. A 2-2 correct score offers value given the attacking potential and defensive vulnerabilities on both sides, though the draw at 3.48 provides better odds for a likely outcome.

Odds to Watch

22Bet prices the home win at 2.25, the draw at 3.48, and the away win at 2.99. Over 2.5 goals sits at standard odds given the historical trend of 56% of H2H clashes producing three or more goals and Dundee's home average of 3.00 goals per match. Both teams to score is a strong play with Dundee's attacking threat and Motherwell's leaky away defence combining to suggest goals at both ends.