Our Motherwell vs Ross County Prediction: 1-1
Motherwell vs Ross County in the Scotland FA Cup is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Motherwell vs Ross County prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Motherwell's Last Match – Hibernian vs Motherwell
Motherwell should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Scotland Premiership draw against Hibernian on January 10. In that match, Motherwell saw 55% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hibernian | 45% | 0 (5) | 1.19 | 65 |
 Motherwell | 55% | 0 (5) | 1.05 | 49 |
Ross County's Last Match – St Johnstone vs Ross County
Ross County will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 Scotland League Challenge Cup defeat at the hands of St Johnstone on January 13. In that match, Ross County recorded 50% possession, firing 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 St Johnstone | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 60 |
 Ross County | 50% | 0 (0) | - | 20 |
Motherwell vs Ross County Stats
Key Stats
| Motherwell | Ross County | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.13 | Attacking Strength | 0.63 |
| 1.08 | Defence Strength | 0.47 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Motherwell are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 0.2 conceded per match, while Ross County average 1.2 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Motherwell 11-2
Ross County 12-18
What are the odds for this match?
Motherwell to win: @1.3
Draw: @5.25
Ross County to win: @7