Motherwell FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League .
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee Don Robertson
- Referee Callum Spence
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | Celtic FC | H | 2–5 | L |
| 03 Aug | Livingston FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 May | Livingston FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 11 May | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 May | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Apr | Dundee FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | Motherwell FC | A | 5–2 | W |
| 07 Aug | FC CFR 1907 Cluj | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | H | 7–0 | W |
| 30 Jul | Nomme Kalju FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Jul | Nomme Kalju FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 17 Jul | FK Sarajevo | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Motherwell FC | Celtic FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #1 |
| 4 | Points | 6 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 6 |
| 1 | Conceded | 1 |
| +1 | GD | +5 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 100% |
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
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 pts). Celtic FC are 1st (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Celtic FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' Celtic FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' The travelling Celtic FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 12' What a strike from Lian Donnelly! The score is 1-0.
- 14' A stunning finish from Kristoffer Ajer — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 19' Motherwell FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 24' 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.
- 29' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ryan Christie is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Celtic FC.
- 34' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Robinson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 39' Celtic FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 41' Sensational shot from Leigh Griffiths. Celtic FC is back in the lead.
- 45' It’s a booking for Motherwell FC player. Declan Gallagher gets a Yellow card.
- 46' Christian Ilic is replacing Sherwin Seedorf for the Motherwell FC side.
- 51' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Celtic FC backline.
- 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 61' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 62' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Chris Long has done his job and it is now time for Devante Cole to step up.
- 66' Goal! James Forrest scores his 53 goal in 410 matches.
- 67' Ryan Christie has so much to prove this time. He replaces James Forrest on 67 minute.
- 71' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Jermaine Hylton departs to be replaced by James Scott.
- 71' Poor challenge from Jermaine Hylton. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 76' Odsonne Edouard does the damage! The net is bulging and Celtic FC surge ahead!
- 79' Another substitution for Celtic FC to replace Jules Ntcham by Scott Sinclair on 79 minute.
- 83' Richard Tait catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 83.
- 85' The referee calls foul for Lian Donnelly. He receives a Yellow card.
- 86' Ryan Christie is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- The final score is 2-5.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
9
Chris Long ↓ Devante Cole 62'
- 20
- 22
- 2
- 18
- 4
- 6
- 31
-
14
Jermaine Hylton ↓ James Scott 71'
- 19
Bench
-
44
Devante Cole ↑ 62'
- 5
- 1
- 15
-
17
James Scott ↑ 71'
- 21
-
16
Christian Ilic ↑ 46'
Coach
Steve Robinson
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 9
- 8
-
49
James Forrest ↓ Ryan Christie 67'
- 6
- 42
-
21
Jules Ntcham ↓ Scott Sinclair 79'
- 29
- 35
- 16
- 23
Bench
- 1
-
11
Scott Sinclair ↑ 79'
- 15
-
22
Odsonne Edouard ↑ 62'
-
17
Ryan Christie ↑ 67'
- 10
- 20
Coach
Neil Lennon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Odsonne Edouard | 7 |
| Daizen Maeda | 5 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 4 |
| Adam Idah | 4 |
| David Turnbull | 3 |
| Jota | 3 |
| Mohamed Elyounoussi | 3 |
| Ross Tierney | 2 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.97
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.1
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 58% + Celtic FC to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
43%
Draw or Celtic FC
80%
Motherwell FC or Celtic FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–5 not predicted2 – 5Actual
1 – 1
10.2%
0 – 2
10.1%
1 – 2
9.6%
0 – 1
9.1%
0 – 3
6.9%
1 – 3
6.7%
0 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
4.6%
2 – 1
4.4%
1 – 0
3.8%
0 – 4
3.6%
1 – 4
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -0.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| +0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +1 | 38% | 23% | 39% |
| +1.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +2 | 61% | 19% | 20% |
| +2.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.