Sunday , 16 August 2026

Motherwell FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Motherwell FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Celtic FC
Wed 9 Nov 2022 · 19:45 UTC Fir Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Louis Moult 64' Y
Y 66' Kyogo Furuhashi
Josh Morris 81' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

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
2022-11-09 Motherwell FC 1–2 Celtic FC 2022-10-01 Celtic FC 2–1 Motherwell FC 2022-05-14 Celtic FC 6–0 Motherwell FC 2022-02-06 Motherwell FC 0–4 Celtic FC 2021-10-16 Motherwell FC 0–2 Celtic FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Nov Celtic FC H 1–2 L
06 Nov Heart of Midlothian FC A 2–3 L
29 Oct Dundee United FC A 1–0 W
22 Oct Aberdeen FC H 1–2 L
16 Oct Rangers FC H 1–2 L
08 Oct Hibernian FC A 0–1 L
Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Nov Motherwell FC A 2–1 W
05 Nov Dundee United FC H 4–2 W
02 Nov Real Madrid CF A 1–5 L
30 Oct Livingston FC A 3–0 W
25 Oct FK Shakhtar Donetsk H 1–1 D
22 Oct Heart of Midlothian FC A 4–3 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)
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' KICK OFF: Celtic FC gets underway.
  • 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Giorgos Giakoumakis is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Celtic FC.
  • 10' Motherwell FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Celtic FC's shape.
  • 15' Celtic FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Kyogo Furuhashi on 15.
  • 20' Callum Slattery is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Celtic FC tonight.
  • 21' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Sondre Solholm Johansen comes on to replace Bevis Mugabi.
  • 22' The supporters are chanting for Sondre Solholm Johansen. He replaces Bevis Mugabi on 22 minute.
  • 27' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 32' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 37' Celtic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 42' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 46' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 46 minute. Kevin van Veen leaves to be changed by Connor Shields.
  • 51' Bevis Mugabi needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 11 Yellow cards this season.
  • 55' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Stuart McKinstry exits the field as Josh Morris enters on 55.
  • 60' Another change for Celtic FC made on 60 minute. Liel Abada leaves to be changed by Sead Haksabanovic.
  • 64' A moment of madness from Louis Moult on 64 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Motherwell FC will be frustrated.
  • 66' Kyogo Furuhashi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 66.
  • 69' The Celtic FC bench stirs into life. Reo Hatate is withdrawn and David Turnbull gets his opportunity.
  • 74' Motherwell FC have won 340 goals from 293 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 79' Scotland international Liam Kelly has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 80' A tactical swap from Celtic FC — Daizen Maeda on, Jota off on 80 minutes.
  • 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Josh Morris.
  • 84' A stunning finish from Daizen Maeda — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 86' A stunning finish from Ross Tierney — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 87' What a moment for Ross Tierney! That strike on 87 puts his side firmly in control.
  • Another three points for Celtic FC.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Hammell

Celtic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ange Postecoglou

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Odsonne Edouard 7
Daizen Maeda 5
Kyogo Furuhashi 4
Adam Idah 4
David Turnbull 3
Jota 3
Mohamed Elyounoussi 3
Scott Sinclair 2

Head to Head

2022-11-09 Motherwell FC 1–2 Celtic FC 2022-10-01 Celtic FC 2–1 Motherwell FC 2022-05-14 Celtic FC 6–0 Motherwell FC 2022-02-06 Motherwell FC 0–4 Celtic FC 2021-10-16 Motherwell FC 0–2 Celtic FC

Motherwell FC Form

2022-11-09 Motherwell FC 1–2 Celtic FC L 2022-11-06 Heart of Midlothian FC 3–2 Motherwell FC L 2022-10-29 Dundee United FC 0–1 Motherwell FC W 2022-10-22 Motherwell FC 1–2 Aberdeen FC L 2022-10-16 Motherwell FC 1–2 Rangers FC L 2022-10-08 Hibernian FC 1–0 Motherwell FC L

Celtic FC Form

2022-11-09 Motherwell FC 1–2 Celtic FC W 2022-11-05 Celtic FC 4–2 Dundee United FC W 2022-11-02 Real Madrid CF 5–1 Celtic FC L 2022-10-30 Livingston FC 0–3 Celtic FC W 2022-10-25 Celtic FC 1–1 FK Shakhtar Donetsk D 2022-10-22 Heart of Midlothian FC 3–4 Celtic FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.79 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.84 Celtic FC xG
I would bet for: Celtic FC to win 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC17% Draw24% Celtic FC59%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
42%
Draw or Celtic FC
83%
Motherwell FC or Celtic FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC12% Draw45% Celtic FC43%
Actual: Celtic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
12.6%
0 – 2
12%
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
9.1%
0 – 3
7.2%
1 – 3
5.7%
1 – 0
4.8%
2 – 1
3.9%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 4
3.3%
1 – 4
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Celtic FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 3% 96%
-1.5 4% — 96%
-1 4% 10% 86%
-0.5 14% — 86%
+0.5 39% — 61%
+1 39% 25% 36%
+1.5 64% — 36%
+2 64% 19% 17%
+2.5 83% — 17%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
46% ✓

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