Match Preview
Step 3 - IMPLEMENT:
Motherwell Aim to Maintain Title Push at Struggling Dundee
Motherwell travel to Dens Park on Wednesday evening looking to extend their impressive five-match winning streak against a Dundee side desperately fighting for Premiership survival.
The visitors arrive in exceptional form, sitting fourth in the table with 43 points from 24 matches and boasting an impressive goal difference of +20. Their recent run of WWDWW has established them as genuine contenders for European qualification, averaging 1.79 points per game throughout the campaign.
In stark contrast, Dundee find themselves mired in 10th place with just 23 points and a concerning goal difference of -18. The Dark Blues’ season has been characterised by inconsistency, though their recent form shows signs of improvement with DLLWW suggesting they may finally be finding their feet under pressure.
The gulf in quality between these sides is evident in both the league table and their respective trajectories. Motherwell’s superior attacking threat and defensive solidity have been hallmarks of their successful campaign, whilst Dundee have struggled at both ends of the pitch throughout a challenging season.
Wednesday’s encounter at Dens Park presents Motherwell with an excellent opportunity to consolidate their position in the top half whilst maintaining pressure on the teams above them. For Dundee, this represents a crucial home fixture where they must capitalise on any momentum from their recent upturn in results.
Referee David McFarlane will oversee proceedings as both teams look to secure vital points for vastly different reasons. Motherwell’s consistency suggests they remain favourites, but football’s unpredictable nature means Dundee will harbour hopes of causing an upset on home soil.
The 19:45 kick-off promises an intriguing clash between a side with genuine ambitions and another fighting for top-flight survival.
Head to Head Record
Dundee wins
Draws
Motherwell wins
Recent H2H Form
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Competition Stage
1st Phase - 25