Hamilton vs Motherwell Predictions

• Hamilton have conceded in 13 of their 14 home games and have scored at least in 9 of them.
• Motherwell have scored at least once in 10 of their 13 away ties but have also failed to keep a clean sheet on 8 occasions.
• The Steelmen have the 3^rd best away record in the league, winning 7 of their 13 fixtures on the road, with Hamilton losing 9 of their 14 games at New Douglas Park.

Hosts looking for first league win of 2020

Despite thrashing Edinburgh City 5-0 in the 4^th round of the Scottish FA Cup in January, Hamilton have failed to win any other game this year, losing five times and drawing a further two games- including throwing away a 2-0 lead over bottom-placed Hearts.

The Accies have also suffered six defeats in their last seven league ties at New Douglas Park, where they have only won once three times this season. The South Lanarkshire side’s home form has been bad overall, as they’ve failed to keep a clean sheet in 13 of their 14 games, conceding an average of 1.86 goals. Moreover, they’ve been lacking in attack too, as they have only netted 1.07 times on average at home- although they have only failed to score four times.

Visitors winless in recent weeks

Motherwell’s situation is similar to that of their rivals, although the North Lanarkshire club has at least managed one league win this year. The Steelmen have also come from a 4-4 thriller in the Scottish Cup against St Mirren, which they eventually lost on penalties.

Stephen Robinson’s side is also the third-best away from home, picking up 22 points from a possible 39. Motherwell has also scored at least once in 10 of their 13 away days, netting an average of 1.31 goals. They’ve okay in defence too, although they have conceded at least once in 8 of those 13 away fixtures.

Visitors to continue sinking

A win for Hamilton here would do the club wonders, as it would likely increase the point gap between them and Hearts at the bottom whilst edging closer to safety, as well the added morale boost of beating your rivals. However, Motherwell do have the 3^rd best away record in the league and are currently fighting for 3^rd place with Aberdeen, so the Steelmen won’t make it easy- especially after crashing out the Scottish Cup during the week.

We’re going to back both teams to score here, as Hamilton have conceded in 13 of their 14 home games this season and have scored at least once in 9 of those ties. Moreover, Motherwell have scored in 10 of their 13 away fixtures and have also conceded in 8 of those games. Motherwell to win 2-1 here is also a good shout, as the Steelmen have scored and conceded 1.31 and 1.08 goals on average, with Hamilton netting 1.07 and letting in 1.86 goals.