Hibernian v Motherwell: in-form top-four rivals collide at Easter Road | OneFootball

Hibernian host Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership at Easter Road on Saturday, 10 January 2026, with fourth visiting fifth and the gap at two points in a tight top-four race.

Hibernian trail Motherwell by those two points and the reverse fixture finished 2-0 to Motherwell in November, though last season's meeting in Edinburgh ended 3-1 to Hibernian.

Hibs arrive unbeaten in four with three straight wins, including a 3-1 success at Kilmarnock. Motherwell have won four of their last five, seeing off Celtic and St Mirren without conceding.

The Hibees have scored 36 league goals at 1.7 per game and attempted 219 shots, with Kieron Bowie and Jamie McGrath on seven league goals each and Martin Boyle adding five. Motherwell's platform has been a defence with 11 clean sheets and just 16 conceded at 0.8 per game, while Tawanda Maswanhise sits second in the Premiership scoring chart with nine. Creators to watch include Josh Mulligan for Hibs with five assists, and Elijah Just for Motherwell with four.

Routes to goal could hinge on control versus cutting edge. Motherwell average 59% possession with 85.57% passing accuracy, while Hibs' forwards may test that back line with direct runs and movement. Wide delivery from Just and Emmanuel Longelo could supply Motherwell, while Hibs' front trio may look to strike early in transition.

A home win would take Hibs to 37 points and lift them from fifth to fourth. Victory for Motherwell would move them to 39 points and could take them above Celtic into third.