Celtic FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2021-22 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
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Celtic FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.
- Celtic FC 8 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 8 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 8 | 19 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 8 | 16 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | St. Johnstone FC | 8 | 11 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 8 | 11 |
| 7 | St. Mirren FC | 8 | 10 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 8 | 8 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 8 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 8 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 8 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 8 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May | Motherwell FC | H | 6–0 | W |
| 11 May | Dundee United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 May | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 01 May | Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | Ross County FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Apr | St. Johnstone FC | H | 7–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May | Celtic FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 11 May | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 May | Ross County FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Apr | Dundee United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Apr | Rangers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Apr | Livingston FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Celtic FC | Motherwell FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #9 |
| 21 | Points | 8 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 7 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 4 |
| 16 | Scored | 9 |
| 4 | Conceded | 13 |
| +12 | GD | -4 |
| 2.63 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 88% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (26 games)
H2H (26 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
25%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Celtic FC are 1st (21 pts). Motherwell FC are 9th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Celtic FC
0-15
4/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
5/1
61-75
2/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Motherwell FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/5
46-60
–/3
61-75
2/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Celtic FC
| Benjamin Nygren | 4 G | 3 A |
| Camilo Duran | 4 G | 3 A |
| Kasper Hogh | 3 G | 1 A |
| 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' Welcome to Celtic Park that hosts another battle between Celtic FC and Motherwell FC.
- 5' Motherwell FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Carl Starfelt has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 21' The deadlock is broken! Kyogo Furuhashi gets on the scoresheet on 21 minutes.
- 26' Both keepers have barely been tested. Celtic FC and Motherwell FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 31' The home supporters are growing impatient. Celtic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 36' Over 36 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 40' Against the run of play, David Turnbull has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 44' A goal from the Japan international Kyogo Furuhashi! He fires home on 44 to make it 3-0!
- 46' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Sean Goss exits the field as Kevin van Veen enters on 46.
- 51' Celtic FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 59' GOAL! Jota scores on 59.
- 61' A change in the Celtic FC ranks — Tom Rogic exits the field as James McCarthy enters on 61.
- 62' The whistle greets Tom Rogic as he departs to be replaced by James McCarthy.
- 63' Another substitution for Celtic FC to replace Greg Taylor by Stephen Welsh on 63 minute.
- 66' Celtic FC ring the changes. Kyogo Furuhashi has done his job and it is now time for Giorgos Giakoumakis to step up.
- 67' The Celtic FC manager makes a substitution. David Turnbull departs to be replaced by Yosuke Ideguchi.
- 68' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Giorgos Giakoumakis makes no mistake. 5-0!
- 68' Another change for Celtic FC made on 68 minute. Greg Taylor leaves to be changed by Stephen Welsh.
- 73' The travelling Motherwell FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 76' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ricki Lamie on 76 minutes.
- 77' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Connor Shields departs to be replaced by Mark O'Hara.
- 82' Celtic FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 85' Fresh legs for Celtic FC! Nir Bitton comes on to replace Callum McGregor.
- 90' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ange Postecoglou might look to freshen things up shortly.
- It finishes all square. Celtic FC and Motherwell FC share the spoils 6-0.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 20
-
18
Tom Rogic ↓ James McCarthy 62'
-
42
Callum McGregor ↓ Nir Bitton 85'
- 56
- 8
-
3
Greg Taylor ↓ Stephen Welsh 63'
- 14
- 17
- 38
- 4
Bench
-
16
James McCarthy ↑ 62'
- 33
-
21
Yosuke Ideguchi ↑ 62'
- 49
-
6
Nir Bitton ↑ 85'
- 29
-
7
Giorgos Giakoumakis ↑ 62'
-
57
Stephen Welsh ↑ 63'
- 11
Coach
Ange Postecoglou
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
-
27
Sean Goss ↓ Kevin van Veen 46'
- 3
-
5
Bevis Mugabi ↓ Ross Tierney 63'
- 2
- 1
- 4
- 16
- 18
-
29
Connor Shields ↓ Mark O'Hara 77'
- 20
Bench
-
8
Mark O'Hara ↑ 77'
-
9
Kevin van Veen ↑ 46'
- 7
-
22
Liam Donnelly ↑ 63'
- 14
-
26
Ross Tierney ↑ 63'
- 41
- 45
- 30
Coach
Graham Alexander
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
4 / 4
3.33
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.46
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 83% + Over 2.5 goals 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.79
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
94%
Draw or Motherwell FC
17%
Celtic FC or Motherwell FC
88%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 0
13.8%
2 – 0
13%
4 – 0
11.3%
1 – 0
8%
5 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
6.3%
2 – 1
5.7%
4 – 1
5.3%
6 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
3.9%
5 – 1
3.6%
0 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| -2 | 53% | 21% | 26% |
| -1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| -1 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| -0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +0.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +1 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +1.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
| +2 | 100% | — | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
63%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
4%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

