- Head-to-head: The last 3 meetings between these sides are level at 1 win apiece and 1 draw, with Dundee winning this corresponding fixture 2-1 at home six months ago.
- Home form: Dundee have failed to win any of their last 2 home matches in the Premiership 2026/2027 (1 draw, 1 defeat).
- Away form: Motherwell have only picked up 1 point from their last 3 away games (0 wins, 1 draw, 2 defeats) in the Premiership 2026/2027.
Dundee vs Motherwell set up for a scrap
Dundee FC have been a little patchy in their opening 6 Premiership 2026/2027 fixtures, with their results in the last 5 games reading 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats. This includes a 1-2 home defeat to Hibernian, a 1-1 home draw with St. Johnstone and a 2-1 away defeat to Hearts. The Dee sit 6th in the table with 7 points from 6 games, 1 point behind Motherwell who are in 5th with 8 points from 5.
Motherwell's results have been even more mixed in their 5 games to date, with their previous 5 results reading 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats. These include a 3-3 away draw with Saint Mirren, a 3-0 home win over Dundee United and a 1-0 defeat away to Rangers. The Steelmen is a little higher up the table and are a slightly more impressive side.
Sides will neutralize each other
Dundee's approach under Pressley
Steven Pressley has done a good job at Dundee since his appointment on 2 June 2025 and has managed to change the mindset and approach to the game at the club. The Dee have been much more structured, possession-based and compact in the midfield areas, whilst still retaining a pacey threat from wide and through the middle.
Motherwell's pressing and the tactical battle
Motherwell meanwhile have been playing a high-tempo, proactive style under Alfred Johansson since his arrival on 1 July 2026, so it's little surprise that these two play in contrast. Johansson's Motherwell style of play is built on short passing, rotation and aggressive pressing in the opposition half.
The Steelmen are the more proactive side, so Saturday's clash will be a chess match, with Dundee's compact structure and Motherwell's pressing and tempo looking to neutralise each other. Dundee may look to soak up pressure and play on the break more, so this will be a scrappy Premiership game.
Draw is the smart pick
These odds make no sense to us, with Dundee looking far more competitive that their odds suggest. This should be a close game and one that could go either way.
- Motherwell are the favorites at 2.22, with Dundee priced up at 2.96 and the draw at 3.55.
- Dundee have scored an average of 1.3 goals against Motherwell in the last 5 home head-to-heads, whilst the visitors have scored an average of 1.67 goals in their 3 away games this season in the league.
- That's why both teams to score at 1.6 looks the sharper play here, whilst the draw at 3.55 is our main selection.
Westley is Dundee’s spark
Joe Westley has been Dundee's main spark in the attacking third in the Scottish Premiership in 2026/2027 so far, with the forward being their main marksman with 2 goals in 6 games. Alex Lowry leads the way for Motherwell with 1 goal in 5, highlighting the shared responsibility the Steelmen have when it comes to scoring goals this season.
