Motherwell are hoping to extend their winning streak to three games on their Saturday trip to Dens Park to face Dundee.
Meanwhile, Dundee will be playing thier first match in 20 days where they have the opportunity to go level on point with Livingstone if they take the victory.
Dundee are currently sitting in the relegation zone following the first 13 games of the season, having managed to win just two games throughout the campaign.
However,one of the victories happened at the end of October in one of their most recent matches, with their performances having improved lately.
The Dark Blues managed to defeat St Mirren 1-0 and while they followed up with a loss, they put in a strong effort against Celtic as they 4-2 in their most recent away match.
With just three points between them and Livingston, there is real purpose to go and achieve a result on Saturday, especially after that long break due to the international games.
When the two Scotish outfits last had an encounter, it a tightly contested match that Dundee narroly lost 1-0, with Tony Watt’s goal enough to seal victory for Motherwell.
The Dossers returned from the international break with a victory last weekend, finishing at that time with a win on either side, something they really needed.
Another triumph in the weekend has the chance to advance Motherwell as high as third depending on other results, which immediately them back at the top end of the table.
However, Alexander will have worries that his team has struggled on the road this season, managing to take just two away victories thus far.
Motherwell have managed to keep consecutive clean sheets though, and considering Dundee have only managed to break double figures in terms of goals this season, something that could see the Dossers through.
Dundee vs Motherwell head to head
Dundee have met Motherwell 51 times previously and they have won 22 matches against 23 of Motherwell, and they have drawn 6. Dundee have scored 75 and conceded 71. In their last five encounters, Dundee have won just one while Motherwell have won four.
Dundee 01- Motherwell 26/01/19
Motherwell 4-3 Dundee 27/04/19
Dundee 0-3 Motherwell 18/01/20
Dundee 1-0 Motherwell 14/08/21
Motherwell 1-0 Dundee 28/08/21
Dundee latest home form
Dundee current form at home is not a good especially after conceding a high number of goals and winning just one match in their last seven on the home turf. In their last five, they have won one, and lost four, scoring 4 goals and conceding 13 in the process.
Dundee 0-2 St. Johnstone 22/09/21
Dundee 0-1 Rangers 25/09/21
Dundee 2-1 Aberdeen 16/10/21
Dundee 0-5 Ross County 27/10/21
Dundee 2-4 Celtic 07/11/21
Dundee latest away form
Dundee have shown to have an upturn in form on the road which is something they should maintain. After going winless for five matches, they won their last away game, before which they had picked a draw. In their last five, they have won one, drawn one and lost three.
Motherwell 1-0 Dundee 28/08/21
Dundee United 1-0 Dundee 19/09/21
St. Johnstone 3-1 Dundee 02/10/21
Hearts 1-1 Dundee 23/10/21
St. Mirren 0-1 Dundee 30/10/21
Motherwell latest home form
Despite recently losing to Celtic and heavily to Rangers, the Dossers have a relatively impressive form on their home turf, especially after bouncing back from the 6-1 downfall to Rangers and taking all three points in their last in a 2-0 victory over Hearts.
Mothewell 2-1 Ross County 25/09/21
Motherwell 0-2 Celtic 16/10/21
Motherwell 2-2 St. Mirren 27/10/21
Motherwell 1-6 Rangers 31/10/21
Motherwell 2-0 Hearts 20/11/21
Motherwell latest away form
Just like at home, Motherwell are on the improving end of away form. they won their last after being fell twice – with Hearts and Dundee United. In their last five, they have won two, drawn one and lost two. They scored 6 goals and conceded 6, picking up seven points.
Livingstone 1-2 Motherwell 21/08/21
Rangers 1-1 Motherwell 19/09/21
Hearts 2-0 Motherwell 02/10/21
Dundee United 2-1 Motherwell 23/10/21
Aberdeen 0-2 Motherwell 06/11/21
Dundee news
After a lengthy break Dundee should be having a fit and healthy squad. However, they will be without Cillian Sheridan who suffered an Achilles tendon rupture prior to the international break.
They will also be able to welcome back Leigh Griffiths to the squad.
Motherwell news
Kevin van Veen will be able to make a return on Saturday after serving his suspension, but they will likely be without Liam Donnelly.
Mark O’Hara and Juhani Ojala were not able to overcome knocks during the match with Hearts but could be in contention in the weekend.
Prediction and Odds
Dundee have been on a long break, which is a good thing, but can also be damaging as they have a lack of game recently.
Motherwell have their confidence back and are currently playing a good game with a strong defence, which we could say they are a better team to take the win.
Odds: 1 2.42 X 3.53 2 2.39
Probable outcomes
Dundee 0-1 Motherwell
Dundee 0-2 Motherwell
Dundee 1-3 Motherwell
Dundee 0-3 Motherwell
Dundee 1-0 Motherwell
