Hibernian open their Scottish Premiership campaign against Motherwell, with history on their side as they seek to bounce back from a mixed end to last season. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 5th in Premiership, 51 pts, 13W-12D-8L from 33 games, recent form LWWLL.
What do the opening-day records show?
Hibernian have won seven of their last nine Scottish Premiership season openers, losing only twice. Against Motherwell specifically, Hibs have triumphed in three of the last four opening-day meetings, including back-to-back wins in 2018-19 (3-0) and 2021-22 (3-2).
How has Motherwell fared in season starters?
Motherwell have struggled in recent season openers, winning just one of their last nine league curtain-raisers. Their only victory in that span came against St Mirren in 2022-23. Alfred Johansson, now in charge of Motherwell, will aim to buck this trend in his first league game as manager.
What’s the recent head-to-head context?
Motherwell secured a 1-0 away win over Hibernian on the final day of last season. They now target consecutive away league victories over Hibs for the first time since August 2013, when their second win came on the opening day of that season.
Goals this season: 51 scored, 37 conceded (+14 goal difference). Hibernian’s next fixture after this opener is vs Heart Of Midlothian (away, 2026-12-26), currently 1st in the table, with Hibs finishing 19 points behind them last term.
