Result
2:0
30/12/2025 at 15:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Premiership - Round 20
- Referee: Clancy K. (Sco)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Africa | DStv Now, SupeSport ESPN 1 |
 Australia | beIN Connect, beIN Sports 2 |
 Bosnia-and-herzegovina | Arena Sport 5 |
 Brazil | Canal GOAT |
 Bulgaria | Ring, Voyo |
 Germany | Magenta Sport, Sportdigital1+ |
 Greece | COSMOTE Sport 1 |
 Israel | 5 LIVE Israel |
 Kenya | Gotv |
 New-zealand | beIN Connect |
 Nigeria | SupeSport ESPN 1 |
 Poland | Polsat Sport Premium 1 |
 Portugal | Sport TV4 |
 Romania | Digi Online, Digi Sport 1 |
 South-africa | SupeSport ESPN |
 Turkey | S Sport+, TRT Spor |
 United-kingdom | Celtic TV, Motherwell TV, Premier Sports 1, Premier Sports Player |
 Usa | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
Match Stats
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| Expected Goals (xG) |
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| 1.45 | 0.62 |
| Ball Possession |
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| 43% | 57% |
| Total shots |
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| 11 | 8 |
| Shots on target |
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| 6 | 3 |
| Big Chances |
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| 2 | 0 |
| Corner Kicks |
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| 1 | 3 |
| Passes |
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| 86% (395/461) | 89% (525/593) |
| Yellow Cards |
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| 0 | 4 |
| Expected Goals (xG) |
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| 1.45 | 0.62 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 2.47 | 1.11 |
| Total shots |
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| 11 | 8 |
| Shots on target |
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| 6 | 3 |
| Shots off target |
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| 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots |
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| 3 | 3 |
| Shots inside the Box |
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| 8 | 6 |
| Shots outside the Box |
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| 3 | 2 |
| Hit the Woodwork |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Headed Goals |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Big Chances |
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| 2 | 0 |
| Corner Kicks |
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| 1 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 13 | 17 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 3 | 2 |
| Free Kicks |
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| 14 | 7 |
| Passes |
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| 86% (395/461) | 89% (525/593) |
| Long passes |
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| 42% (21/50) | 49% (22/45) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 66% (58/88) | 85% (149/176) |
| Crosses |
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| 29% (2/7) | 18% (3/17) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 0.34 | 0.87 |
| Throw-ins |
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| 17 | 26 |
| Fouls |
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| 7 | 14 |
| Tackles |
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| 65% (11/17) | 50% (8/16) |
| Duels won |
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| 43 | 37 |
| Clearances |
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| 17 | 19 |
| Interceptions |
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| 5 | 6 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Goalkeeper Saves |
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| 3 | 4 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 1.11 | 2.47 |
| Goals prevented |
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| 1.11 | 0.47 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (1 - 0)
- 14', 1 - 0, Said I. ⚽, O'Donnell S. (A),
- 2nd Half (1 - 0)
- 46', Tierney K. ↓, Engels A. ↑,
- 46', Bernardo P. ↓, Yamada S. ↑,
- 46', Maeda D. ↓, McCowan L. ↑,
- 52', Trusty A. 🟨,
- 56', Hatate R. 🟨,
- 56', Ralston A. 🟨,
- 58', 2 - 0, Watt E. ⚽,
- 60', Ralston A. ↓, Donovan C. ↑,
- 66', Yang Hyun-Jun ↓, Forrest J. ↑,
- 74', Scales L. 🟨,
- 75', Just E. ↓, Hendry C. ↑,
- 85', Priestman O. ↓, Longelo E. ↑,
- 90+2', Slattery C. ↓, McAllister Z. ↑,
- 90+3', Said I. ↓, Ross L. ↑,
Chances of winning
Motherwell
19.3% | Draw
22.5% | Celtic
58.2% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Motherwell has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.3%)Celtic has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+6.6%)Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Celtic's recent form is better than expected.ML Model estimates a higher probability for Motherwell than the current prediction. (+7.1%)Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Motherwell, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.ML Model estimates a lower probability for Celtic than the current prediction. (-14%)Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Celtic, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
Motherwell - Celtic Odds
|
1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
4.84 ↑
(4.1) |
4.17 ↑
(3.58) |
1.62 ↓
(1.79) |
6.2%
(8.3%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.75
What is the prediction for Motherwell - Celtic?
Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:- AH +0.5 - Celtic (1.63) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- BTTS, 1st Half - yes (votes: 2 - 100%) .
- O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 2 - 100%) .
- BTTS - yes (votes: 2 - 100%) .
Users Predictions:
Celtic will win
(32 of 40 users predict this - 80%).
Confidence interval (95%): 67.6% – 92.4%.High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Celtic will win (14 of 14 users predict this - 100%) 🥇 Gold Tip.Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 15 high ROI users predict this event. Celtic (votes: 15 - 100%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:2.
Preview Facts
- The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Premiership (Championship Group: ) and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Premiership (Championship Group: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Motherwell won 0.
- Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
- Celtic may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- In this match, Celtic is the team to beat.
- There will not play in Motherwell: Maswanhise T.
(International duty)
Nicholson S.
(Knee Injury)
Robinson Z.
(Achilles Tendon Injury)
Stuparevic F.
(Knee Injury)
Sule E.
(Thigh Injury)
- There will not play in Celtic: Balikwisha M.
(International duty)
Carter-Vickers C.
(Achilles Tendon Injury)
Iheanacho K.
(Injury)
Johnston A.
(Hamstring Injury)
Jota
(Knee Injury)
Osmand C.
(Hamstring Injury)
Saracchi M.
(Hamstring Injury)
Tounekti S.
(International duty)
- There are questionable in Motherwell: Halliday A.
(Inactive)
McGhee J.
(Thigh Injury)
Oxborough A.
(Hand Injury)
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Motherwell won 0 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 18 matches, and goals 11:56. (average 0.6:2.8).
- Including home matches between the teams, Motherwell won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 5:31. (average 0.5:3.1).
How many head-to-head matches has Motherwell won against Celtic?
Motherwell has won 0 of their last 11 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Celtic won against Motherwell?
Celtic has won 9 of their last 11 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Motherwell - Celtic were as follows:
05.10.2025
Celtic
-
Motherwell
3:2
02.02.2025
Motherwell
-
Celtic
1:3
26.12.2024
Celtic
-
Motherwell
4:0
27.10.2024
Motherwell
-
Celtic
0:3
25.02.2024
Motherwell
-
Celtic
1:3
Latest results of Motherwell
Scottish Premier League Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Hearts ✔ | 29 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 52:24 | 28 | 63 |
| 2 | Rangers ✔ | 29 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 51:25 | 26 | 57 |
| 3 | Celtic ✔ | 28 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 51:30 | 21 | 55 |
| 4 | Motherwell ✔ | 28 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 47:18 | 29 | 53 |
| 5 | Hibernian ✔ | 29 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 48:35 | 13 | 46 |
| 6 | Falkirk | 29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 37:37 | 0 | 42 |
| 7 | Dundee Utd | 28 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 34:45 | -11 | 30 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | 28 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 28:39 | -11 | 29 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 28 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 27:45 | -18 | 28 |
| 10 | St. Mirren ✔ | 28 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 22:43 | -21 | 24 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock ✔ | 29 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 32:60 | -28 | 21 |
| 12 | Livingston ✔ | 29 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 31:59 | -28 | 14 |
Promotion ~ Premiership (Championship Group: )
Premiership (Relegation Group: )
Clinched Spots for Teams
Hearts is Qualified for Premiership (Championship Group )
Rangers is Qualified for Premiership (Championship Group )
Celtic is Qualified for Premiership (Championship Group )
Motherwell is Qualified for Premiership (Championship Group )
Hibernian is Qualified for Premiership (Championship Group )
St. Mirren is Premiership (Relegation Group )
Kilmarnock is Premiership (Relegation Group )
Livingston is Premiership (Relegation Group )
