Motherwell vs Celtic Betting Tips, H2H & Predictions

Celtic look to tighten their grip at the top of the Scottish Premier League table, as they travel to Fir Park to face Motherwell.

Key Stats

• Motherwell have failed to win in their last three league matches
• Celtic have lost just one of their 23 league fixtures
• Celtic have scored the most goals in the league this season (60)

Team Preview, Form and Standout Players

Motherwell come into this game having lost 2-1 to St Johnstone in their previous fixture. The Steelmen currently sit 6th in the Scottish Premiership with 31 points. A win against the league leaders could see them climb to 5th.

Celtic’s previous encounter was a 4-2 loss to Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League. The reigning champions have won 19 of their 23 league fixtures this campaign and currently sit ten points clear of second placed Rangers.

Nicolas-Gerrit Kühn will be one to watch for this fixture. The German attacker has scored nine goals and assisted a further six in 18 league appearances.

Motherwell Preview

Motherwell Predicted Line-up: Balcombe, O'Donnell, Gordon, Blaney, Sparrow, Zdravkovski, Paton, Kaleta, Masvanhise, Nicholson, Watt

Motherwell will head into the game with Celtic with a change in the dugout, as caretaker manager Stevie Frail takes over from Stuart Kettlewell. The 40 year-old manager resigned from his post after two years, having lost his three consecutive fixtures.

Motherwell will be without Apostolos Stamatelopoulos, Aston Oxborough, Lennon Miller, Paul McGinn, Ross Callachan, Zach Robinson and Steve Seddon due to injury. Andy Halliday is also a doubt for the fixture.

Celtic Preview

Celtic Predicted Line-up: Schmeichel, Johnston, Trusty, Scales, Taylor, Engels, McGregor, Hatate, Kuhn, Idah, Palma

Celtic will have to fill the void left by Kyogo Furuhashi, with the clubs top goalscorer departing in favour of a move to French Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais. The Japanese forward has scored 12 goals for the Hoops this season.

Celtic will be hoping Adam Idah can fill the talisman's boots, having scored twice against Aston Villa in the Champions League. Cameron Carter-Vickers and James Forrest will both be side-lined for the fixture, while new-signing Jota is also unavailable through injury.

Head To Head

Celtic have not lost in any of their last five meetings with Motherwell. The Hoops have won four and drawn once during this period.

• 30th September 2023 - Motherwell 1-2 Celtic
• 25th November 2023 - Celtic 1-1 Motherwell
• 25th February 2024 - Motherwell 1-3 Celtic
• 27th October 2024 - Motherwell 0-3 Celtic
• 26th December 2024 - Celtic 4-0 Motherwell

Betting Tips For Motherwell vs Celtic

Motherwell have found success against sides in the top half of the table this season. Additionally, Celtic may be a victim of fatigue having played in Europe a few days ago.

With this in mind, our team of professional experts have decided that the best tip for this game is Motherwell to win or draw. Odds on Betfred of 7/2 mean a bet of £10 has a potential return of £45.

Final Prediction

Motherwell 1-1 Celtic