Motherwell vs Celtic Football Stats

πŸ“ Premiership, Scotland
πŸ•’ Tuesday 30th December, 20:00 GMT

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 1.5 Goals

Motherwell sit 4th in the table after 17 games, averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per home match this season. Celtic are 2nd after 16 games, averaging 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded on the road. Celtic carry the better away form into this fixture (6/10, 60%), while Motherwell have won 5/10 at home (50%).

Celtic have featured in high-scoring away games this season β€” Over 2.5 Goals in 70% of their away fixtures (7/10). Motherwell are lower at home (30%, 3/10), averaging 1.7 scored and 0.8 conceded.

Celtic regularly see both teams score in away fixtures (70%, 7/10). Motherwell are lower at home (40%, 4/10) β€” they've conceded in 40% of home games, which keeps BTTS in play.

Celtic are involved in high-corner games on the road (10+ corners in 70% of away fixtures, 7/10). Motherwell are lower at home (20%), but the visitors' style tends to push the total up.

Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals β€” Motherwell see 2+ goals in 80% of home games, Celtic in 80% of away games. A reliable lower-risk option for this fixture.

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League Table

The full Premiership table for the 2025/2026 season, with Motherwell (4th) and Celtic (2nd) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premiership 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Celtic A 38 26 4 8 73:41 +32 82
2 Hearts 38 24 8 6 67:34 +33 80
3 Rangers 38 20 12 6 76:43 +33 72
4 Motherwell H 38 16 13 9 59:36 +23 61
5 Hibernian 38 15 12 11 58:44 +14 57
6 Falkirk 38 14 7 17 50:62 -12 49
7 Dundee United 38 10 15 13 49:60 -11 45
8 Dundee 38 11 9 18 42:61 -19 42
9 Aberdeen 38 11 7 20 40:55 -15 40
10 Kilmarnock 38 10 10 18 50:68 -18 40
11 St. Mirren 38 8 10 20 30:55 -25 34
12 Livingston 38 2 15 21 40:75 -35 21

Team Form

Celtic have shown strong away form this season (60% wins), while Motherwell have been less dominant at home (50%). The visitors may have the form edge in this one.

Motherwell (Home Form) Celtic (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Lost 2 (20%) 1 (10%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Celtic regularly see both teams score in away matches (70%), while Motherwell are lower at home (40%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Motherwell (Home Form) Celtic (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 4 (40%) 7 (70%)

Match Goals

Celtic regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Motherwell are lower at home (30%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Over Goals

Motherwell (Home Form) Celtic (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 8 (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 7 (70%)
Over 3.5 Goals 3 (30%) 4 (40%)

Under Goals

Motherwell (Home Form) Celtic (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Under 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 3 (30%)
Under 3.5 Goals 7 (70%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

Motherwell have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, Celtic in 20% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Motherwell (Home Form) Celtic (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Motherwell (Home Form) Celtic (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Motherwell (Home Form) Celtic (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 17 (1.7 avg) 17 (1.7 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 8 (0.8 avg) 13 (1.3 avg)

Match Corners

Celtic frequently reach high corner counts away from home (70%), while Motherwell are lower at home (30%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

Motherwell (Home Form) Celtic (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 8.5 Corners 3 (30%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 2 (20%) 7 (70%)
Over 10.5 Corners 2 (20%) 7 (70%)
Over 11.5 Corners 2 (20%) 7 (70%)
Over 12.5 Corners 2 (20%) 6 (60%)

Team Corners

Motherwell have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of home matches.

Celtic have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of away matches.

Corners Won

Motherwell (Home Form) Celtic (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

Motherwell (Home Form) Celtic (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Motherwell and Celtic. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up β€” use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

5th Oct, 2025
Celtic
3 – 2 HT: 1-1
Motherwell
2nd Feb, 2025
Motherwell
1 – 3 HT: 1-2
Celtic
26th Dec, 2024
Celtic
4 – 0 HT: 1-0
Motherwell
27th Oct, 2024
Motherwell
0 – 3 HT: 0-1
Celtic
25th Feb, 2024
Motherwell
1 – 3 HT: 1-0
Celtic
25th Nov, 2023
Celtic
1 – 1 HT: 0-0
Motherwell
30th Sep, 2023
Motherwell
1 – 2 HT: 0-0
Celtic
22nd Apr, 2023
Celtic
1 – 1 HT: 1-0
Motherwell
9th Nov, 2022
Motherwell
1 – 2 HT: 0-1
Celtic
19th Oct, 2022
Motherwell
0 – 4 HT: 0-1
Celtic

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Motherwell vs Celtic across a range of markets β€” full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change β€” always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Motherwell 5.4
Draw 4.4
Celtic 1.64

Half Time Result

Motherwell 5.12
Draw 2.31
Celtic 2.22

Double Chance

Motherwell or Draw 2.37
Motherwell or Celtic 1.24
Draw or Celtic 1.2

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.68
No 2.11

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.22
Over 2.5 1.65
Over 3.5 2.84
Under 1.5 5.3
Under 2.5 2.4
Under 3.5 1.54

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.29
Over 1.5 2.45

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.28
Over 9.5 1.52
Over 10.5 2.09
Over 11.5 2.32

Motherwell Goals

Over 0.5 1.48
Over 1.5 3.22

Celtic Goals

Over 0.5 1.1
Over 1.5 1.62

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • BreiΓ°ablik / Augn U19 vs FH / ÍH U19 20:30 BST | U19 League, Iceland BreiΓ°ablik / Augn U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · FH / ÍH U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Tartu Welco vs NΓ΅mme Kalju U21 17:00 BST | Esiliiga A, Estonia Tartu Welco have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 home matches this season · NΓ΅mme Kalju U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    90% combined
  • SΓΈnderjyskE U19 vs Nordsjaelland U19 15:00 BST | U19 League, Denmark SΓΈnderjyskE U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 home matches this season · Nordsjaelland U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    79% combined
  • Kyzyl-Zhar vs Zhetysu 12:00 BST | Premier League, Kazakhstan Kyzyl-Zhar have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Zhetysu have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/6 away matches this season · Odds: 2.2
    75% combined

Motherwell vs Celtic Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Motherwell vs Celtic?

Over 1.5 Goals β€” Motherwell see 2+ goals in 80% of home games, Celtic in 80% of away games. A reliable lower-risk option for this fixture.

Which team is likely to win, Motherwell or Celtic?

Celtic hold a slight form advantage away (60% wins) over Motherwell at home (50% wins) in Premiership. A competitive fixture with the visitors potentially having the edge.

Will both teams score in the match between Motherwell and Celtic?

Possibly β€” Celtic regularly see both teams score away (70%), while Motherwell are lower at home (40%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Motherwell and Celtic?

Possibly β€” Celtic regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Motherwell are lower at home (30%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Motherwell or Celtic?

Celtic have the stronger away scoring record β€” 2+ goals in 20% of away games compared to Motherwell's 10% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Motherwell and Celtic?

Possibly β€” Celtic frequently reach high corner counts away (70%), while Motherwell are lower at home (30%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

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