Aberdeen vs Motherwell: Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips

Aberdeen vs Motherwell Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: February 7, 2026 | Pittordrie Stadium| Scottish Cup | 19:30 GMT

Aberdeen host Motherwell in the second of Saturday's televised Scottish Cup ties.

Key Betting Tips: Aberdeen to Win @ 2.4 odds on BoyleSports and QuinnBet.

Aberdeen vs Motherwell Lineups

Aberdeen Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Mitov, Devlin, Morrison, Knoester, Frame, Shinnie, Armstrong, Cameron, Bilalovic, Keskinen, Nisbet

Motherwell Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Ward, Sparrow, McGinn, O'Donnell, Koutroumbis, Priestman, Fadinger, Slattery, Said, Just, Maswanhise

Aberdeen vs Motherwell Current League Standings

At the time of writing, interim boss Peter Leven remains in charge of Aberdeen as the manager hunt continues. The club are seventh in the league, eight points behind the top-six and the Dons will be hoping to continue defending the Scottish Cup.

Meanwhile, Motherwell are fourth in the Premiership and will be hoping to capitalise on their hosts recent woes by making it seven games unbeaten and reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2021.

Aberdeen vs Motherwell Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent history does not bode well for the Scottish Cup holders with Aberdeen only winning one of their last five meetings against the Steelmen. Their recent meetings in this competition also does not make for good reading with the Dons' last win in December 2012.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• 9 November 2025: Aberdeen 1-1 Motherwell
• 27 September 2025: Motherwell 2-0 Aberdeen
• 20 September 2025: Aberdeen 0-1 Motherwell (League Cup)
• 29 March 2025: Aberdeen 4-1 Motherwell
• 5 January 2025: Motherwell 2-0 Aberdeen

Aberdeen vs Motherwell Recent Matches Analysis

Aberdeen Last 5 Matches:

• Rangers 2-0 Aberdeen
• Aberdeen 0-2 Rangers
• Aberdeen 1-0 Raith Rovers (Scottish Cup)
• Aberdeen 6-2 Livingston
• Kilmarnock 3-0 Aberdeen

A defeat to second bottom Kilmarnock in the league, their third in five matches, has not prepared the Scottish Cup holders well ahead of the last 16 clash.

Motherwell Last 5 Matches:

• Motherwell 2-0 St Mirren
• Hibernian 1-1 Motherwell
• Motherwell 1-0 Ross County (Scottish Cup)
• Motherwell 4-0 Kilmarnock
• Livingston 0-2 Motherwell

Motherwell are unbeaten in their last five matches and are currently scoring goals with ease with a total of ten compared to only conceding one.

Aberdeen vs Motherwell Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with a 46.70% confidence in Aberdeen to Win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Aberdeen vs Motherwell Best Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Aberdeen to Win @ 2.4 on BoyleSports.

Key Players to Watch: Aberdeen vs Motherwell

Kevin Nisbet (Aberdeen): The striker has struggled for goals this season, however did manage to open his account with a brace in the victory against Livingston.

Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell): He has been a revelation for Motherwell this season having scored in all of his last five matches, increasing his tally to 18 goals.

Aberdeen vs Motherwell Match Facts

Broadcast Details: Premier Sports

Referee: N/A

Stadium Information: Home of Aberdeen since 1899, Pittordrie became one of the first all-seater stadiums in the United Kingdom in 1978.

Aberdeen vs Motherwell: Final Prediction

Aberdeen 2-0 Motherwell