Read our Motherwell vs Celtic prediction, lineups, betting tips and odds for Sunday's Scottish Premiership match, featuring key stats and bet builder tips.
Motherwell vs Celtic Match Summary
Competition | Scottish Premiership |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 11 October 2026 |
Match Time | 12:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Motherwell, Fir Park |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Football |
Sunday lunchtime at Fir Park brings Motherwell vs Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, and both sides have lost their last three matches. Something has to give.
Motherwell have been losing at both half-time and full-time in their last three Premiership outings. Alfred Johansson's side were thumped at home by Aberdeen before falling at Dundee.
Celtic are hardly flying either. Martin O'Neill's leaders lost to Rangers in their last league game, and the home defeat to Ferencvaros in the Europa League stung, yet they remain top.
Recent meetings have been one-way traffic, with Celtic winning five of the last six and Motherwell taking the other. With the Hoops' lead cut to two points, there is no room for slack.
Motherwell vs Celtic Form
Motherwell's form is grim, with three straight Premiership defeats, including a heavy home loss to Aberdeen, leaving the Steelmen short of belief. Alex Lowry remains the spark, getting a shot on target in each of his last five Premiership outings, and he needs far more help from those around him.
Celtic's slump is real, with a home defeat to Ferencvaros in the Europa League followed by a narrow league loss to Rangers. The attack still works, though. Five of Celtic's last six Premiership matches have brought seven or more shots on target, and Camilo Durán has a goal or an assist in four of his last six league appearances.
Motherwell vs Celtic Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Motherwell: P. McGinn (Doubtful), J. McGhee (Doubtful), C. Hendry (Doubtful), J. Koutroumbis (Doubtful), O. Priestman (Doubtful)
Celtic: A. Johnston (Injured/out), Jota (Injured/out), C. Osmand (Doubtful)
Motherwell
Motherwell carry a cluster of doubts, with P. McGinn, J. McGhee and C. Hendry among those uncertain. The probable Motherwell vs Celtic lineups have Johansson sticking with the back four he kept unchanged at Dundee, while Alex Lowry operates behind lone striker Tawanda Maswanhise.
Celtic
Celtic are without the injured A. Johnston and Jota, while C. Osmand is a doubt. O'Neill used a back three against Rangers, but the probable XI reverts to a 4-2-3-1, with Haissem Hassan back on the right and Benjamin Nygren in the number 10 role.
Motherwell vs Celtic Predicted Lineup
Motherwell
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: A. Paulsen; T. Sparrow, M. Moormann, J. Girdwood-Reich, E. Longelo; J. Hodge, L. Fadinger; S. Palmer-Houlden, A. Lowry, I. Said; T. Maswanhise (probable)
Celtic
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: V. Sinisalo; C. Donovan, C. Carter-Vickers, L. Scales, K. Tierney; C. McGregor, M. Baur; H. Hassan, B. Nygren, C. Durán; K. Høgh (probable)
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Motherwell vs Celtic Key Stats & Match Facts
Motherwell have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 home matches against Celtic in all competitions.
There have been 3+ goals scored in 6 of the last 7 meetings between Celtic and Motherwell in the Premiership.
Celtic have had 16+ shots in 8 out of 10 matches against Motherwell in the Premiership.
A Celtic win would have landed in 6 of their last 10 matches against all opponents.
Colby Donovan has made 3+ tackles in 5 of his last 5 Premiership appearances.
Motherwell vs Celtic Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Celtic to win 2-0. Both sides limp into this one, but Motherwell's back line keeps springing leaks while Celtic still create plenty going forward. Our Motherwell vs Celtic prediction is backed up by the betting, with the Hoops priced at 4/7 (AK Bets). Expect the visitors to control the ball and do enough without needing to be at their best.
Best Bets
Haissem Hassan to score at any time in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He is expected to start on Celtic's right flank. Our projections rate Hassan's scoring prospects well above the implied probability in his price, and he offers a direct outlet against a Motherwell side that struggles to defend counter-attacks. Celtic have scored at least 3 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches against Motherwell in all competitions, so someone in green and white should be celebrating.
Benjamin Nygren to have over 1.5 shots on target in the Player Shots On Target market. Nygren is set to fill the number 10 role in Celtic's probable 4-2-3-1, and creating scoring opportunities is one of the Hoops' biggest strengths. Up against a Motherwell side that rarely stops opponents getting shots away, he should get plenty of looks at goal.
Motherwell vs Celtic Bet Builder
Our Motherwell vs Celtic bet builder tips stack up Celtic's attacking threat: the win, a big goals line, a corners line and Camilo Durán testing the goalkeeper.
Celtic Over 5.5 corners. The Hoops have picked up eight or more corners in all four of their last four Premiership matches, and their habit of attacking down the wings should keep the flag busy.
Camilo Durán Over 1.5 shots on target. He has had two or more shots on target in four of his past six top-flight appearances and should be the main threat from the left.
Celtic Over 2.5 goals. This goes beyond our scoreline to boost the price, but Celtic have scored at least 3 goals in 7 of their last 8 against Motherwell in all competitions.
Celtic to win. They have won 23 of their last 26 matches against Motherwell in all competitions, and Motherwell's current losing run hardly hints at a reversal.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 6/1 and is as short as 17/4 elsewhere.
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Motherwell vs Celtic Talking Points
O'Neill has said Celtic's focus is entirely on getting the win against a resilient Motherwell side, and he needs it, because this fixture opens a run of nine games in 28 days across domestic and European competition. Losing Jota to injury takes away a proven threat against Motherwell, but Celtic's counter-attacking is still a real problem for a home side that struggles to defend the break and keeps making individual errors. That mismatch is why our Motherwell vs Celtic best bets lean on Celtic's attackers rather than anything Motherwell can conjure.
Motherwell vs Celtic Predictions FAQs
When is the Motherwell vs Celtic Scottish Premiership game?
Motherwell vs Celtic kicks off at 12:00 UK time on Sunday 11 October 2026.
Where is Motherwell vs Celtic being played?
The match is being played at Fir Park in Motherwell.
Where can I watch Motherwell vs Celtic?
The match is being broadcast live on Sky Sports Football.
What competition is Motherwell vs Celtic in?
Motherwell vs Celtic is being played in the Scottish Premiership.
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