Thursday , 2 July 2026

Celtic FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Celtic FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Motherwell FC
Sat 6 Feb 2021 · 15:00 UTC Celtic Park HT 45+3' · FT 45+4'
Y 68' Tony Watt
Y 90' Devante Cole
Y 90' Harry Smith

Overview

Match Preview

Celtic FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Nick Walsh
  • Referee David Munro
  • Referee Andy McWilliam
  • Referee Graham McNeillie
7 games this season 🟨 0.0/game ⚽ 3.1 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Heart of Midlothian FC 33 70
2 Rangers FC 33 69
3 Celtic FC 33 67
4 Motherwell FC 33 54
5 Hibernian FC 33 51
6 Falkirk FC 33 46
7 Dundee United FC 33 40
8 Aberdeen FC 33 33
9 Dundee FC 33 33
10 St. Mirren FC 33 30
11 Kilmarnock FC 33 28
12 Livingston FC 33 16

Head-to-Head

21
3
1
Celtic FC 25 games · Avg 3.6 goals Motherwell FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-06 Celtic FC 2–1 Motherwell FC 2020-11-08 Motherwell FC 1–4 Celtic FC 2020-08-30 Celtic FC 3–0 Motherwell FC 2020-02-05 Motherwell FC 0–4 Celtic FC 2019-11-10 Celtic FC 2–0 Motherwell FC

Recent Form

Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Feb Motherwell FC H 2–1 W
02 Feb Kilmarnock FC A 4–0 W
30 Jan St. Mirren FC H 1–2 L
27 Jan Hamilton Academical FC H 2–0 W
20 Jan Livingston FC A 2–2 D
16 Jan Livingston FC H 0–0 D
Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Feb Celtic FC A 1–2 L
03 Feb Dundee United FC H 2–1 W
27 Jan Ross County FC A 2–1 W
23 Jan Aberdeen FC A 0–2 L
17 Jan Rangers FC H 1–1 D
09 Jan St. Mirren FC A 1–1 D

Season Stats

Celtic FC Motherwell FC
#3 Position #4
67 Points 54
33 Played 33
21 / 4 / 8 W / D / L 14 / 12 / 7
59 Scored 52
35 Conceded 29
+24 GD +23
2.03 PPG 1.64
64% Win % 42%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
76% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Celtic FC are 3rd (67 pts). Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Celtic Park will turn into a battlefield for Celtic FC and Motherwell FC.
  • 2' Stephen Welsh has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 2 minutes.
  • 7' 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.
  • 12' With 0 assists to his name this season, Odsonne Edouard is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Celtic FC.
  • 17' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Celtic FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 22' David Turnbull is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Motherwell FC so far.
  • 27' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tom Rogic, as he is very good at scoring at Celtic Park with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 32' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 37' The home supporters are growing impatient. Celtic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 42' Celtic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 47' Celtic FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 50' GOAL! Odsonne Edouard scores on 50. Assisted by Callum McGregor
  • 55' Mark O'Hara has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 60' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 65' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 66' Goal! Allan Campbell scores his 21 goal in 293 matches.
  • 68' Poor challenge from Tony Watt. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 68' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Robbie Crawford has done his job and it is now time for Mark O'Hara to step up.
  • 69' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. Tony Watt is replaced by Jordan Roberts on 69 minute.
  • 70' Ismaila Soro has so much to prove this time. He replaces Scott Brown on 70 minute.
  • 71' Another change for Celtic FC made on 71 minute. Greg Taylor leaves to be changed by Diego Laxalt.
  • 76' Celtic FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Motherwell FC's shape.
  • 80' Celtic FC ring the changes. David Turnbull has done his job and it is now time for Mohamed Elyounoussi to step up.
  • 81' Motherwell FC make a change. Barry Maguire trudges off to be replaced by Harry Smith on 81 minutes.
  • 86' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Celtic FC and Motherwell FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 90' Motherwell FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Celtic FC 2-1 Motherwell FC.

Lineups

Celtic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neil Lennon

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Graham Alexander

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Odsonne Edouard 7
Daizen Maeda 5
Kyogo Furuhashi 4
Adam Idah 4
Mohamed Elyounoussi 3
David Turnbull 3
Jota 3
Tom Rogic 2

Head to Head

2021-02-06 Celtic FC 2–1 Motherwell FC 2020-11-08 Motherwell FC 1–4 Celtic FC 2020-08-30 Celtic FC 3–0 Motherwell FC 2020-02-05 Motherwell FC 0–4 Celtic FC 2019-11-10 Celtic FC 2–0 Motherwell FC

Celtic FC Form

2021-02-06 Celtic FC 2–1 Motherwell FC W 2021-02-02 Kilmarnock FC 0–4 Celtic FC W 2021-01-30 Celtic FC 1–2 St. Mirren FC L 2021-01-27 Celtic FC 2–0 Hamilton Academical FC W 2021-01-20 Livingston FC 2–2 Celtic FC D 2021-01-16 Celtic FC 0–0 Livingston FC D

Motherwell FC Form

2021-02-06 Celtic FC 2–1 Motherwell FC L 2021-02-03 Motherwell FC 2–1 Dundee United FC W 2021-01-27 Ross County FC 1–2 Motherwell FC W 2021-01-23 Aberdeen FC 2–0 Motherwell FC L 2021-01-17 Motherwell FC 1–1 Rangers FC D 2021-01-09 St. Mirren FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.74 Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Celtic FC to win 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC57% Draw24% Motherwell FC19%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Celtic FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Motherwell FC
43%
Celtic FC or Motherwell FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Celtic FC38% Draw46% Motherwell FC16%
Actual: Celtic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 0
10.7%
2 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.5%
3 – 0
5.6%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
5.5%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
3.1%
3 – 2
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Celtic FC

Handicap Celtic FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 17% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 23% 46%
-0.5 54% — 46%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 13% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.