Fir Park sets to host a contested match against sides who are looking for their first win in the Scottish Premiership. Motherwell and Dundee United set to lock horns this Saturday with kickoff at 5 pm.
Motherwell started their opening day with a 1-0 loss to side Ross County. Recently promoted side Dundee United had their first taste of the Premiership ending in a 1-1 draw to side St. Johnstone.
Ross Stewart suffered a first-half penalty strike that was enough to separate the two sides at Highlands. The side started well with 15 shots on goal without having one on target. The side suffered the loss of three points that could have helped the team to an encouraging start.
Motherwell will be looking to close the gap on Rangers and Celtic, who recorded wins on the opening day of the season. The side has suffered four defeats in their last seven matches in the Premiership.
The newly-promoted side had to share spoils with side St. Johnstone, who had to play with ten-man on the pitch. The side received a penalty in the opening minutes of the game that was converted on the spot by Nicky Clark.
The main mission for Mellon this side will be avoiding relegation to the Championship. The side made reinforcements in the squad with the addition of defender Ryan Edwards from Blackpool.
Motherwell vs. Dundee United Head to Head
Both sides have 43 games against each other with Motherwell taking home 15 wins against Dundee United taking home 17 wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Ross County 1-0 Motherwell
Rangers 4-0 Motherwell
Motherwell 1-0 Dundee United
Heart of Midlothian 1-1 Motherwell
Away
Dundee United 1-1 St. Johnstone
Motherwell 1-0 Dundee United
Motherwell Team News
Forward Lang will not start in the starting lineup after picking a red card in their last encounter with Ross County. Declan Gallagher will be looking to redeem himself after giving the penalty during their loss to Ross County.
Dundee United Team News
Robinson will be looking to make various changes in the squad ahead of their trip to Fir Park. Recalls for the squad include the likes of Seerdoff and Campbell, who re yet to get minutes in the Premiership. Debutant Lewis Neilson will be hoping to find minutes; however, a back four lineup could see the star start on the bench.
Prediction and Odds
Motherwell has more than a point to prove this weekend after a disappointing start in the Premiership.
Motherwell Win
Both Teams to Score
Goals Over 2.5
