Celtic FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Celtic FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.
- Celtic FC 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Daniel McFarlane
- Referee Graham McNeillie
- Referee Steven Reid
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | St. Mirren FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell FC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers FC | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk FC | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee United FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec | Motherwell FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Dec | FC Red Bull Salzburg | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 05 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Nov | Rosenborg BK | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Dec | Celtic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Dec | Livingston FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Aberdeen FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Celtic FC | Motherwell FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #3 |
| 6 | Points | 4 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| 6 | Scored | 2 |
| 1 | Conceded | 1 |
| +5 | GD | +1 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
H2H (25 games)
76%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Celtic FC are 1st (6 pts). Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Celtic FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Celtic FC and Motherwell FC has kicked off!
- 5' Celtic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Motherwell FC backline.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' Allan Campbell needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Brendan Rodgers will be considering his options from the bench.
- 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 28' Anthony Ralston does the damage! The net is bulging and Celtic FC surge ahead!
- 32' The deadlock is broken! Scott Sinclair gets on the scoresheet on 32 minutes.
- 37' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 38' Another substitution for Celtic FC to replace Odsonne Edouard by Michael Johnston on 38 minute.
- 43' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 45' Brilliant from the ! Michael Johnston makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 45.
- 46' Allan Campbell gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Gael Bigirimana and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Filip Benkovic, a Croatia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. Celtic FC and Motherwell FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 61' Motherwell FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 66' The Celtic FC manager makes a substitution. Scott Sinclair departs to be replaced by Lewis Morgan.
- 70' Motherwell FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 70.
- 75' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 80' The travelling Motherwell FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 85' Charles Dunne has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 87' The Motherwell FC bench stirs into life. Charles Dunne is withdrawn and Curtis Main gets his opportunity.
- Celtic FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
11
Scott Sinclair ↓ Lewis Morgan 66'
- 8
- 49
- 5
- 3
- 42
- 21
- 22
- 32
- 56
Bench
- 12
- 15
- 29
- 35
-
73
Michael Johnston ↑ 38'
- 27
-
16
Lewis Morgan ↑ 66'
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 5
- 19
- 4
- 2
-
18
Charles Dunne ↓ Curtis Main 87'
- 14
- 17
- 15
- 12
- 23
Bench
- 21
-
3
Aaron Taylor-Sinclair ↑ 46'
-
9
Curtis Main ↑ 87'
- 24
-
8
Allan Campbell ↑ 46'
- 28
- 13
Coach
Steve Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Odsonne Edouard | 7 |
| Daizen Maeda | 5 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 4 |
| Adam Idah | 4 |
| Jota | 3 |
| Mohamed Elyounoussi | 3 |
| David Turnbull | 3 |
| Liam Donnelly | 2 |
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.77
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.5
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 67% + Celtic FC to win 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Motherwell FC
36%
Celtic FC or Motherwell FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
17.7%
2 – 0
15.7%
0 – 0
12.4%
1 – 1
9.7%
3 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
7.9%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 1
4.3%
4 – 0
4%
4 – 1
2.2%
1 – 2
2.1%
2 – 2
2%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 21% | 60% |
| -1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -1 | 40% | 27% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
61%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.