Kilmarnock 3-2 Motherwell: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a high-pressure meeting between two sides needing momentum near the bottom of the Premiership. Kilmarnock have shown signs of greater competitiveness under Neil McCann but still need to turn Rugby Park performances into a home win. Motherwell travel in poor recent form, yet their recent head-to-head advantage and the possible return of Johnny Koutroumbis give them useful reasons for optimism. The contest should be shaped by who wins the central second balls and whether Kilmarnock avoid another slow start.

Head-to-head analysis

Motherwell have had the stronger recent record in this fixture, including victories in each of the last two league meetings. Kilmarnock’s most recent success over the Well came at Rugby Park, however, underlining the home side’s ability to make this a different contest on their own ground.

Injuries and absences

Motherwell gain a potential defensive boost with Koutroumbis nearing selection, but Williams’ hamstring absence removes an option for the coming weeks and Charles-Cook, Priestman and Hendry are not ready. Kilmarnock’s squad is broadly described as healthier, though Kiltie’s status needs final confirmation.

Form (last 5)

Kilmarnock vs Motherwell stats

Last meetings

• 2026-01-24Motherwell 4-0 Kilmarnock
• 2025-11-22Kilmarnock 1-3 Motherwell
• 2025-08-30Motherwell 2-2 Kilmarnock
• 2025-05-14Motherwell 3-0 Kilmarnock
• 2025-04-05Kilmarnock 2-0 Motherwell
• 2025-01-08Kilmarnock 0-0 Motherwell

Other Scottish Premiership matches

• Aberdeen – ST Mirren
• Hibernian – Falkirk
• ST Johnstone – Dundee Utd
• Dundee – Rangers
• Celtic – Heart Of Midlothian