Sunday , 16 August 2026

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

Premier League · 2020-21
Motherwell FC
1 – 4
Full Time
Celtic FC
Sun 8 Nov 2020 · 12:00 UTC Fir Park HT 45+1' · FT 45+3'
Barry Maguire 43' Y
Devante Cole 53' Y
Tony Watt 81' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Andrew Dallas
  • Referee Alan Mulvanny
  • Referee Greg Aitken
  • Referee Drew Kirkland

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

1
3
21
Motherwell FC 25 games · Avg 3.6 goals Celtic FC
Last 5 meetings
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 2019-08-10 Motherwell FC 2–5 Celtic FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Nov Celtic FC H 1–4 L
31 Oct Livingston FC A 2–0 W
24 Oct Ross County FC H 4–0 W
27 Sep Rangers FC H 1–5 L
24 Sep Hapoel Be'er Sheva FC A 0–3 L
20 Sep Aberdeen FC A 3–0 W
Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Nov Motherwell FC A 4–1 W
05 Nov AC Sparta Praha H 1–4 L
29 Oct Lille OSC A 2–2 D
25 Oct Aberdeen FC A 3–3 D
22 Oct AC Milan H 1–3 L
17 Oct Rangers FC H 0–2 L

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)
76% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
50% Clean Sheets
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' Temperatures are rising at Fir Park as Motherwell FC face off against Celtic FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Motherwell FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 8' Celtic FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Mohamed Elyounoussi on 8.
  • 13' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 18' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 23' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Declan Gallagher made 251 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 27' Mohamed Elyounoussi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 27 minutes.
  • 32' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 37' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 42' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 43' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Barry Maguire.
  • 48' Motherwell FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 53' Motherwell FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 58' Barry Maguire is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Motherwell FC tonight.
  • 63' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 68' Motherwell FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 70' Another substitution for Celtic FC to replace Jeremie Frimpong by Hatem Abd Elhamed on 70 minute.
  • 71' Chris Long is ready to make an impact after coming on for Devante Cole at the 71 minute mark.
  • 72' A goal from the Scotland international Declan Gallagher! He fires home on 72 to make it 1-2!
  • 76' The Norway Mohamed Elyounoussi breaks the deadlock on 76 minutes. 1-3!
  • 78' Another change for Celtic FC made on 78 minute. Kristoffer Ajer leaves to be changed by Shane Duffy.
  • 81' The referee has no hesitation. Tony Watt is booked for Motherwell FC — Yellow card on 81.
  • 81' The supporters are chanting for Jordan White. He replaces Tony Watt on 81 minute.
  • 84' Time for substitution for Celtic FC. Tom Rogic is replaced by Jules Ntcham.
  • 86' Jules Ntcham makes no mistake. The score reads 1-4 and Celtic FC are in front.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Motherwell FC.

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
Mohamed Elyounoussi 3
David Turnbull 3
Jota 3
Tom Rogic 2

Head to Head

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 2019-08-10 Motherwell FC 2–5 Celtic FC

Motherwell FC Form

2020-11-08 Motherwell FC 1–4 Celtic FC L 2020-10-31 Livingston FC 0–2 Motherwell FC W 2020-10-24 Motherwell FC 4–0 Ross County FC W 2020-09-27 Motherwell FC 1–5 Rangers FC L 2020-09-24 Hapoel Be'er Sheva FC 3–0 Motherwell FC L 2020-09-20 Aberdeen FC 0–3 Motherwell FC W

Celtic FC Form

2020-11-08 Motherwell FC 1–4 Celtic FC W 2020-11-05 Celtic FC 1–4 AC Sparta Praha L 2020-10-29 Lille OSC 2–2 Celtic FC D 2020-10-25 Aberdeen FC 3–3 Celtic FC D 2020-10-22 Celtic FC 1–3 AC Milan L 2020-10-17 Celtic FC 0–2 Rangers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.93 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.21 Celtic FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 60% + Celtic FC to win 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC19% Draw23% Celtic FC58%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 3.14
Actual: Yes — both scored

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
43%
Draw or Celtic FC
81%
Motherwell FC or Celtic FC
77%

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
7%
0 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 4
4.2%
2 – 1
4%
1 – 4
Actual
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.