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Motherwell FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2019-20
Motherwell FC
0 – 4
Full Time
Celtic FC
Wed 5 Feb 2020 · 19:45 UTC Fir Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Declan Gallagher 79' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Andrew Dallas
  • Referee Graeme Stewart
  • Referee Don Robertson
  • Referee David Roome

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

1
3
21
Motherwell FC 25 games · Avg 3.6 goals Celtic FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-02-05 Motherwell FC 0–4 Celtic FC 2019-11-10 Celtic FC 2–0 Motherwell FC 2019-08-10 Motherwell FC 2–5 Celtic FC 2019-02-24 Celtic FC 4–1 Motherwell FC 2018-12-19 Celtic FC 3–0 Motherwell FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Feb Celtic FC H 0–4 L
01 Feb Livingston FC A 0–1 L
25 Jan Hibernian FC H 0–0 D
22 Jan Aberdeen FC A 1–0 W
29 Dec Hamilton Academical FC H 1–2 L
26 Dec Ross County FC A 2–1 W
Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Feb Motherwell FC A 4–0 W
02 Feb Hamilton Academical FC A 4–1 W
29 Jan St. Johnstone FC A 3–0 W
25 Jan Ross County FC H 3–0 W
22 Jan Kilmarnock FC A 3–1 W
29 Dec Rangers FC H 1–2 L

Season Stats

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

Key Stats

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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Fir Park. Motherwell FC are looking to make home advantage count against Celtic FC.
  • 5' Scotland international Scott Brown has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 9' What composure from Odsonne Edouard! The France international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 14' Celtic FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 19' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Celtic FC backline.
  • 24' Motherwell FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 29' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 34' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Celtic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 39' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 44' Motherwell FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Celtic FC's shape.
  • 49' Celtic FC is showing some good football. However, Celtic FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 51' Goal! Leigh Griffiths scores his 25 goal in 410 matches.
  • 56' Over 56 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 57' The crowd applauds Rolando Aarons as he leaves the pitch. Sherwin Seedorf steps in for Motherwell FC.
  • 62' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Kristoffer Ajer suffering a number of foals already.
  • 67' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 71' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Jermaine Hylton exits the field as Ross MacIver enters on 71.
  • 75' Callum McGregor does the damage! The net is bulging and Celtic FC surge ahead!
  • 79' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Declan Gallagher.
  • 80' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Odsonne Edouard makes no mistake. 0-4!
  • 83' Another change for Celtic FC made on 83 minute. Odsonne Edouard leaves to be changed by Patryk Klimala.
  • 86' The Celtic FC manager makes a substitution. Jules Ntcham departs to be replaced by Tom Rogic.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Celtic FC take all three points.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Robinson

Celtic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neil Lennon

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2020-02-05 Motherwell FC 0–4 Celtic FC 2019-11-10 Celtic FC 2–0 Motherwell FC 2019-08-10 Motherwell FC 2–5 Celtic FC 2019-02-24 Celtic FC 4–1 Motherwell FC 2018-12-19 Celtic FC 3–0 Motherwell FC

Motherwell FC Form

2020-02-05 Motherwell FC 0–4 Celtic FC L 2020-02-01 Livingston FC 1–0 Motherwell FC L 2020-01-25 Motherwell FC 0–0 Hibernian FC D 2020-01-22 Aberdeen FC 0–1 Motherwell FC W 2019-12-29 Motherwell FC 1–2 Hamilton Academical FC L 2019-12-26 Ross County FC 1–2 Motherwell FC W

Celtic FC Form

2020-02-05 Motherwell FC 0–4 Celtic FC W 2020-02-02 Hamilton Academical FC 1–4 Celtic FC W 2020-01-29 St. Johnstone FC 0–3 Celtic FC W 2020-01-25 Celtic FC 3–0 Ross County FC W 2020-01-22 Kilmarnock FC 1–3 Celtic FC W 2019-12-29 Celtic FC 1–2 Rangers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.93 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.2 Celtic FC xG
I would bet for: Celtic FC to win 60% + Over 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC18% Draw22% Celtic FC60%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
40%
Draw or Celtic FC
82%
Motherwell FC or Celtic FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC13% Draw40% Celtic FC47%
Actual: Celtic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
10.5%
1 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 1
9.1%
0 – 3
7.5%
1 – 3
6.9%
0 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 4
Actual
2 – 1
4%
1 – 4
3.9%
1 – 0
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Celtic FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 9% 86%
-0.5 14% — 86%
+0.5 35% — 65%
+1 35% 23% 42%
+1.5 58% — 42%
+2 58% 20% 23%
+2.5 77% — 23%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
12% ✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✗

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