Motherwell v Ross County

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Motherwell and Ross County will do battle once again in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday afternoon at Fir Park with both teams keen to improve upon last season's fortunes (or lack of them) as they both finished up in the lower half of the Premiership table at the end of the regular season - Motherwell in eighth place, while Ross County finished second from bottom.

Despite ending the Scottish top flight season in the Relegation Round group with back-to-back defeats at the hands of Hibernian and St Johnstone, Motherwell finished in third place at the end of the 2nd phase, successfully avoiding any late relegation dramas.

Overall results throughout last season's Premiership campaign were a mixed bag for Motherwell who registered wins against the likes of Livingston (home and away), Rangers, Dundee and Ross County, the latter being a particularly comprehensive 5-1 thrashing of their upcoming opponents away from home.

However, Motherwell's last 10 games overall resulted in four wins, two draws and four defeats so it may be best to explore the goals market here; indeed, seven of The ‘Well's last 10 games in all competitions have resulted in both teams scoring, and six of these 10 games have also resulted in Over 2.5 goals as well.

Ross County not only secured their Scottish top flight status for at least one more season by overcoming a challenge from Championship outfit Raith Rovers in the relegation/promotion play-off, but the visitors have built upon their winning end to last campaign by putting together an impressive six-match winning streak in all competitions.

A 6-1 win on aggregate saw Ross County account for Raith Rovers and together with pre-season wins against Brora Rangers and Clachnacuddin, Don Cowie's side also produced impressive performances in this season's group stage of the League Cup.

Indeed, Ross County finished top of Group H with a 100% winning record having racked up wins against Stranraer 3-1, playoff rivals Raith Rovers 2-1, Hamilton Academical 2-1 and Stirling Albion 3-0 to veritably breeze through into the 2nd round stage of the competition.

The goals market also looks an attractive proposition where Ross County are concerned as no fewer than seven of their last 10 games in all competitions have also resulted in both teams scoring, along with six resulting in both sides scoring and Over 2.5 goals as well.

Ross County are also unbeaten in their last six outings on the road, picking up five wins in the process.

Motherwell v Ross County Verdict

Both Motherwell and Ross County progressed through to the 2nd round stage of this season's League Cup and both teams look set to score in what could be a highly entertaining spectacle on Saturday afternoon at Fir Park.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.61

Other side bets worth considering:

Over 2.5 goals & BTTS Yes @ 2.05

Correct Score: Ross County win @ 4.10