Sunday , 16 August 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 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

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
#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)
76% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
50% Clean Sheets
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' KICK OFF: Celtic FC gets underway.
  • 2' A stunning finish from Stephen Welsh — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 7' Scotland international Callum McGregor has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 12' Both keepers have barely been tested. Celtic FC and Motherwell FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 17' Motherwell FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 22' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 27' The 31-year-old Devante Cole has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 32' With 0 assists to his name this season, Robbie Crawford is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
  • 37' Mohamed Elyounoussi, a Norway , has 14 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 42' Over 42 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 47' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Celtic FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 50' What a strike from Odsonne Edouard! The score is 2-0.
  • 55' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 60' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 65' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 66' Goal! Allan Campbell scores his 21 goal in 293 matches.
  • 68' Motherwell FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 68' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Robbie Crawford exits the field as Mark O'Hara enters on 68.
  • 69' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Jordan Roberts comes on to replace Tony Watt.
  • 70' Another change for Celtic FC made on 70 minute. Scott Brown leaves to be changed by Ismaila Soro.
  • 71' Diego Laxalt is ready to make an impact after coming on for Greg Taylor at the 71 minute mark.
  • 76' The energy levels are beginning to show. Graham Alexander might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 80' Another substitution for Celtic FC to replace David Turnbull by Mohamed Elyounoussi on 80 minute.
  • 81' Harry Smith gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Barry Maguire and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 86' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Celtic FC and Motherwell FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Devante Cole argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • It finishes all square. Celtic FC and Motherwell FC share the spoils 2-1.

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
Giorgos Giakoumakis 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
1 / 4
1.69 Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.55 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Under — clean sheet likely 64% + Celtic FC to win 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC64% Draw24% Motherwell FC12%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes36% 0% No64%
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Celtic FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Motherwell FC
36%
Celtic FC or Motherwell FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Celtic FC43% Draw48% Motherwell FC9%
Actual: Celtic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
17.2%
2 – 0
14.7%
0 – 0
12.7%
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
8.1%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 1
4.7%
4 – 0
3.4%
1 – 2
2.6%
2 – 2
2.3%
4 – 1
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Celtic FC

Handicap Celtic FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 20% 63%
-1.5 37% — 63%
-1 37% 27% 36%
-0.5 64% — 36%
+0.5 90% — 10%
+1 90% 8% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
58% ✗
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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