Celtic FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Celtic FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.
- Celtic FC 7 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alan Mulvanny
- Referee Alan Muir
- Referee Joseph Lawson
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | Motherwell FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | SS Lazio | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Oct | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Aberdeen FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | SS Lazio | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Oct | Ross County FC | H | 6–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | Celtic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Nov | Livingston FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Oct | Rangers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Oct | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Celtic FC | Motherwell FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #8 |
| 18 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 6 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 14 | Scored | 9 |
| 4 | Conceded | 11 |
| +10 | GD | -2 |
| 2.57 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 86% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
H2H (25 games)
76%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Celtic FC are 1st (18 pts). Motherwell FC are 8th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Celtic FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Motherwell FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/5
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Celtic FC
| Benjamin Nygren | 3 G | 3 A |
| Camilo Duran | 3 G | 3 A |
| Kasper Hogh | 3 G | |
| Hyun-jun Yang | 2 G | |
| Luke McCowan | 1 G |
Motherwell FC
| Alex Lowry | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 1 G | 2 A |
| Regan Charles-Cook | 1 G | |
| Lukas Fadinger | 1 G | |
| Seb Palmer-Houlden | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Celtic Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Celtic FC that had 416 games and scored 805 goals.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 19' Magnificent from Odsonne Edouard! That is 98 goals in 416 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 24' Over 24 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 29' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 34' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Celtic FC and Motherwell FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 39' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 39 minutes.
- 44' The 31-year-old Bevis Mugabi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 49' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 54' What a moment for Richard Tait! That strike on 54 puts his side firmly in control.
- 59' Celtic FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 64' It looks like no one’s ball. Celtic FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 67' A tactical swap from Celtic FC — Ryan Christie on, James Forrest off on 67 minutes.
- 68' Time for substitution for Motherwell FC. Chris Long is replaced by Sherwin Seedorf.
- 73' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 78' Norway international Kristoffer Ajer has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 80' Another substitution for Motherwell FC to replace Devante Cole by James Scott on 80 minute.
- 85' With 0 assists to his name this season, Fraser Forster is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Celtic FC.
- 86' It is a substitution in Celtic FC team. Mohamed Elyounoussi is replaced by Lewis Morgan on 86 minute.
- 87' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for James Scott.
- The points are shared — Celtic FC 2-0 Motherwell FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 67
- 27
- 2
- 8
-
49
James Forrest ↓ Ryan Christie 67'
- 15
- 42
- 21
- 35
- 22
- 30
Bench
- 13
- 18
- 1
- 6
-
17
Ryan Christie ↑ 67'
-
16
Lewis Morgan ↑ 86'
- 3
Coach
Neil Lennon
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
44
Devante Cole ↓ James Scott 80'
-
9
Chris Long ↓ Sherwin Seedorf 68'
- 3
- 24
- 20
- 2
- 15
- 4
- 6
- 31
- 19
Bench
-
11
Sherwin Seedorf ↑ 68'
- 1
-
17
James Scott ↑ 80'
-
14
Jermaine Hylton ↑ 67'
- 25
- 8
- 12
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 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.77
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.53
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 78% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
93%
Draw or Motherwell FC
22%
Celtic FC or Motherwell FC
85%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
12.7%
1 – 0
10.4%
4 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
3 – 1
6.7%
1 – 1
5.9%
0 – 0
4.9%
5 – 0
4.9%
4 – 1
4.7%
5 – 1
2.7%
6 – 0
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -2 | 40% | 22% | 37% |
| -1.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| -1 | 63% | 20% | 17% |
| -0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +0.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +1 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
59%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

