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 Douglas Ross
- Referee Sean Carr
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Referee Colin Steven
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb | Motherwell FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 21 Feb | Valencia CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Feb | Valencia CF | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | Hibernian FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 17 Feb | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Feb | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Feb | Livingston FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | Dundee FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | Hibernian FC | H | 1–0 | 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Celtic Park!
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Oliver Burke suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Motherwell FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Motherwell FC that had 294 games and scored 342 goals.
- 20' Celtic FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 21' The referee calls foul for Odsonne Edouard. He receives a Yellow card.
- 23' The whistle greets Tom Aldred as he departs to be replaced by Carl McHugh.
- 28' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Celtic FC and Motherwell FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 31' GOAL! Scott Sinclair fires home to make it 1-0!
- 36' Over 36 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 37' Against the run of play, Odsonne Edouard has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 42' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 47' A quiet spell here at Celtic Park. Motherwell FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 51' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Gboly Ariyibi makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 53' Richard Tait picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 54' The supporters are chanting for Jack Hendry. He replaces Ryan Christie on 54 minute.
- 55' Kristoffer Ajer catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 55.
- 60' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Celtic FC and Motherwell FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 65' James Scott makes way for Conor Sammon at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Motherwell FC.
- 68' Celtic FC make a change. Kieran Tierney trudges off to be replaced by Jonny Hayes on 68 minutes.
- 73' Celtic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Motherwell FC backline.
- 78' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. Carl McHugh is replaced by Lian Donnelly on 78 minute.
- 82' Jeremy Toljan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 82.
- 84' A change in the Celtic FC ranks — Nir Biton exits the field as Oliver Burke enters on 84.
- 87' Motherwell FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 88' What a moment for Odsonne Edouard! That strike on 88 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' Oliver Burke doubles the advantage! 4-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jake Hastie.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Motherwell FC.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 20
- 11
- 49
-
63
Kieran Tierney C ↓ Jonny Hayes 68'
-
6
Nir Bitton ↓ Oliver Burke 84'
- 29
- 35
- 52
- 22
-
17
Ryan Christie ↓ Jack Hendry 54'
Bench
-
25
Oliver Burke ↑ 84'
- 30
- 23
- 1
-
15
Jonny Hayes ↑ 68'
-
4
Jack Hendry ↑ 54'
- 73
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 20
-
5
Tom Aldred ↓ Carl McHugh 23'
- 2
- 18
- 14
- 8
- 28
-
35
James Scott ↓ Conor Sammon 65'
- 23
- 32
Bench
- 6
- 22
- 24
-
19
Conor Sammon ↑ 65'
-
4
Carl McHugh ↑ 23'
- 11
- 13
Coach
Steve Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Odsonne Edouard | 7 |
| Daizen Maeda | 5 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 4 |
| Adam Idah | 4 |
| Mohamed Elyounoussi | 3 |
| David Turnbull | 3 |
| Jota | 3 |
| Giorgos Giakoumakis | 2 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.85
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.68
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Motherwell FC
39%
Celtic FC or Motherwell FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.1%
2 – 0
13.3%
1 – 1
10.7%
0 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9%
3 – 0
8%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
4.5%
4 – 0
3.7%
1 – 2
3.2%
2 – 2
3.1%
4 – 1
Actual
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 20% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 25% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
51%
✗
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.