Hibs v Motherwell: Team news, starting XI, odds, how to watch live

The Easter Road side has scored eight goals in their last four games, conceding just once, while Motherwell have scored two, and conceded seven.

The visitors had 12 players including two goalkeepers missing for their goalless draw with St Mirren earlier this week so manager Graham Alexander could have a similarly lengthy injury list for the trip to the Capital.

Team news: On current form this Hibs team picks itself. The biggest issue will be deciding whether Joe Newell or Alex Gogic starts alongside Jackson Irvine in the middle of the park. Newell got the nod against Hamilton last weekend and could well continue.

Sean Mackie and Kyle Magennis will likely miss out again but beyond that, Jack Ross should have a full squad to choose from.

Possible line-up (3-4-3): Marciano; P McGinn, McGregor, Hanlon; Cadden, Irvine, Newell, Doig; Boyle, Doidge, Murphy. Subs from: Macey, Gray, Stevenson, Porteous, Gogic, Hallberg, Wright, Allan, Nisbet, Bradley.

Match details: Saturday February 27; kick-off 3.00pm, Easter Road, Edinburgh

How to watch: Hibs are offering a pay-per-view option on their in-house TV channel – details here.

Key stat: Hibs are yet to concede a goal to Motherwell this season – despite the Fir Park side having two goals ruled out for offside in the previous two fixtures – and the Steelmen's last goal against Hibs came on November 23 2019, courtesy of Liam Polworth. On top of that, ‘Well haven't won at Easter Road since August 2013 when a Henri Anier striker eight minutes from time was enough for the three points.

Referee: Alan Muir takes the reins for this encounter – just his third in all competitions between the two clubs – backed up by David McGeachie and Kylie McMullan, with Chris Graham named fourth official.

The 45-year-old whistler was recently in the middle for Hibs’ 2-1 win against St Mirren in Paisley, as well as the 3-1 victory over Brora Rangers in the Betfred Cup group stages. He has also taken charge of two Motherwell fixture this term – a 1-0 loss at Hamilton in the league, and a 2-1 Betfred Cup quarter-final reversal to St Johnstone.

Muir has dished out 32 yellow cards, two reds, and has awarded three penalties in his nine Scottish Premiership matches this season with one dismissal and one spot-kick coming in the St Mirren-Hibs clash.

The seasoned official has overseen 37 games involving Motherwell, with the Steelmen winning 16, drawing seven, and losing 14 while of the 31 games involving Hibs the Easter Road side has 15 wins, ten draws, and six losses.

Match odds: Hibs 8/11 Draw 11/4 Motherwell 15/4 (odds supplied by McBookie).

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