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Match analysis

ScotlandPremiership

Motherwell vs Celtic

Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Premiership fixture.

Full time2:0HT 1–0

Match Timeline

14'
I. Said⚽
Normal Goal → S. O'Donnell
46'
D. Maeda🔄
Substitution 1 → L. McCowan
46'
P. Bernardo🔄
Substitution 2 → S. Yamada
46'
K. Tierney🔄
Substitution 3 → A. Engels
52'
Auston Trusty🟨
Yellow Card
56'
Anthony Ralston🟨
Yellow Card
56'
Reo Hatate🟨
Yellow Card
58'
E. Watt⚽
Normal Goal
60'
A. Ralston🔄
Substitution 4 → C. Donovan
66'
Yang Hyun-Jun🔄
Substitution 5 → J. Forrest
74'
Liam Scales🟨
Yellow Card
75'
E. Just🔄
Substitution 1 → C. Hendry
85'
O. Priestman🔄
Substitution 2 → E. Longelo
90+3'
I. Said🔄
Substitution 3 → L. Ross
90+3'
C. Slattery🔄
Substitution 4 → Z. McAllister

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal3
2Shots off Goal2
11Total Shots8
3Blocked Shots3
8Shots insidebox6
3Shots outsidebox2
7Fouls14
1Corner Kicks3
3Offsides2
43Ball Possession57
0Yellow Cards4
3Goalkeeper Saves4
465Total passes594
398Passes accurate525
86Passes %88

Tipster previews (6)

PajimonLost

Celtic's Firepower to Overwhelm Motherwell's Wall?

The pickOver 2 5

Chance
65%
Odds
1.81
Model EV
+17.6%

Alright, my braai buddies and footy fans, let's talk about this Scottish Premiership clash! Motherwell hosting Celtic is always a spicy one, and the data tells a story that's as clear as a cold Castle Lager on a hot day. Forget the veggies, let's get straight to the meat of this…

The Big "O"Lost

The Big O Predicts a Fir Park Fireworks Display

The pickOver 2 5

Chance
60%
Odds
1.81
Model EV
+8.6%

The Premiership's second-placed Celtic travel to Fir Park to face a surprisingly resilient Motherwell side sitting comfortably in fourth. On paper, this looks like a classic case of the league's heavyweights facing a plucky challenger. But for those of us who live for goals and…

Mr SimpleLost

Can the Well Hold Back the Celtic Tide?

The pickBTTS Yes

Chance
60%
Odds
1.73
Model EV
+3.8%

Right then, let's have a proper look at this one. It's a top-four clash at Fir Park as a solid Motherwell side host the mighty Celtic. The table tells a story: Celtic are second, eight points behind Hearts but with a game in hand. Motherwell are a very respectable fourth, just…

Form & key stats

Last 10 matches, all competitions

Motherwell

4W 4D 2L1.60 pts/game

Celtic

6W 0D 4L1.80 pts/game

Per game

Motherwell at home vs Celtic away

Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.

Elo ratings

Before the match · within Premiership

Overall edge
+198Celtic
Venue edge
+191Celtic
Rating period
Match snapshot
Motherwell versus Celtic: long term Elo, before the match
MotherwellHomeRatingCelticAway
Strength
1,567Overall1,764
1,542Match venue1,734
1,542At home1,848
1,495Away1,734
Attack & defence
1,486Attack1,666
1,592Defence1,658
1,517Home attack1,733
1,455Away attack1,641
1,546Home defence1,712
1,537Away defence1,624
Match profile
1,940Goal environment2,552
1,833Home goals2,040
1,607Away goals2,012
1,531Possession1,560
Specialist ratings
1,479Set-piece attack1,549
1,480Set-piece defence1,548
1,514Close games1,641
1,585Winning margin1,797

Match venue compares Motherwell at home with Celtic away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.

Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.

Starting Lineups

MotherwellMotherwell1:1

Starting XI

13Calum WardG
22Johnny KoutroumbisD
20Elliot WattM
12Lukas FadingerM
90Ibrahim SaidF
16Paul McGinnD
25Oscar PriestmanM
8Callum SlatteryM
2Stephen O'DonnellD
21Elijah JustM
7Tom SparrowD

CelticCeltic1:1

Starting XI

1Kasper SchmeichelG
5Liam ScalesD
63Kieran TierneyM
41Reo HatateF
38Daizen MaedaF
6Auston TrustyD
28Paulo BernardoM
8Benjamin NygrenF
56Anthony RalstonD
42Callum McGregorM
13Yang Hyun-JunM