Kilmarnock vs Motherwell: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 October

Kilmarnock
DWWDW
4th place in Scottish Premier League
? - ?
17/10/2026 10:00
Motherwell
WWLLW
9th place in Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Kilmarnock vs Motherwell on 17 October 2026 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Kilmarnock vs Motherwell preview before placing your bet.

  • Kilmarnock are currently 4th with 0 points after 0 matches.
  • Motherwell sit 9th with 0 points from 0 matches.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
Probability %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 17/10/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Dundee United Dundee United
1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0
02 Glasgow Rangers Glasgow Rangers
1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0
03 Hibernian Hibernian
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
04 Kilmarnock Kilmarnock
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
05 Falkirk Falkirk
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
06 Saint Mirren Saint Mirren
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
07 Saint Johnstone Saint Johnstone
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
08 Aberdeen Aberdeen
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
09 Motherwell Motherwell
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 Heart of Midlothian Heart of Midlothian
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 Celtic FC Celtic FC
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12 Dundee FC Dundee FC
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kilmarnock Kilmarnock Last 6 matches
25/07/2026 21:00
Peterhead 0 - 0 Kilmarnock Scotland League Cup
22/07/2026 01:45
Kilmarnock 1 - 0 Hamilton Academical Scotland League Cup
18/07/2026 21:00
Elgin City 0 - 1 Kilmarnock Scotland League Cup
15/07/2026 01:45
Kilmarnock 0 - 0 Raith Rovers Scotland League Cup
04/07/2026 19:00
Linfield FC 2 - 3 Kilmarnock International Club Friendly
01/07/2026 19:00
Glentoran FC 0 - 4 Kilmarnock International Club Friendly
Win
67%
Draw
33%
Lost
0%
Last 6 matches Motherwell Motherwell
31/07/2026 00:00
HB Torshavn 0 - 3 Motherwell UEFA Conference League
24/07/2026 01:45
Motherwell 2 - 0 HB Torshavn UEFA Conference League
18/07/2026 01:00
Motherwell 3 - 4 Racing Genk International Club Friendly
05/07/2026 19:00
Aarhus AGF 4 - 0 Motherwell International Club Friendly
16/05/2026 18:30
Hibernian 0 - 1 Motherwell Scottish Premiership
14/05/2026 02:00
Motherwell 2 - 3 Celtic FC Scottish Premiership
Win
50%
Draw
0%
Lost
50%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Scottish Premier Leagu...
Played games
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
300
 Motherwell
Motherwell
292
Goals
Scored
393
Avg. per game
1.31
Conceded
387
Avg. per game
1.29
Scored
391
Avg. per game
1.34
Conceded
404
Avg. per game
1.38
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 300 matches
YesNo
216 (72%)84 (28%)
In last 300 matches
NoYes
211 (72%)81 (28%)
Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock

Recent matches

Motherwell

Motherwell

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Kilmarnock Kilmarnock
Motherwell Motherwell
Shots
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
Total shots
11.64 avg / game
Blocked
576 total
Avg. 3.45
Motherwell
Motherwell
Total shots
11.24 avg / game
Blocked
576 total
Avg. 3.02
Kilmarnock Kilmarnock Pass Motherwell Motherwell
Total passes
60679
Avg. 332 / game
Accurate
67%
Ball possession
47%
Total passes
79367
Avg. 366 / game
Accurate
69%
Ball possession
48%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
27977
Avg. 93.26 / game
 Motherwell
Motherwell
25359
Avg. 86.85 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
14171
Avg. 47.24 / game
 Motherwell
Motherwell
12333
Avg. 42.24 / game
OTHERS
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
300
Played games
Motherwell
Motherwell
292
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.31
93
Clean sheets
83
0.28
4.91
1472
Corners
1280
4.38
15.17
4551
Throw-ins
5005
17.14
1.01
304
Offsides
419
1.43
2.15
644
GK saves
706
2.42
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
DISCIPLINARY
Motherwell
Motherwell
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.65
494
Yellow card
496
1.70
0.11
34
Red card
26
0.09
8.89
2668
Fouls
2850
9.76
8.35
2504
Tackles
3102
10.62
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How We Build the Kilmarnock vs Motherwell Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Kilmarnock vs Motherwell on 17 October 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Scottish Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Kilmarnock vs Motherwell Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Kilmarnock's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Motherwell's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Scottish Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Scottish Premier League standings and the Scottish Premier League form table to understand exactly where Kilmarnock and Motherwell sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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