Sunday , 16 August 2026

Motherwell FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Motherwell FC
0 – 3
Full Time
Celtic FC
Sun 27 Oct 2024 · 15:00 UTC Fir Park 8,692 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 27' Luke McCowan
0–2 56' Alistair Johnston
0–3 88' Adam Idah
Y 50' Paulo Bernardo
Stephen O'Donnell 59' Y
Liam Gordon 90' R
Y 90' Alistair Johnston

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee David Dickinson
  • Assistant 1 Jonathan Bell (Scotland)
  • Assistant 2 Steven Traynor (Scotland)

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
2024-10-27 Motherwell FC 0–3 Celtic FC 2024-02-25 Motherwell FC 1–3 Celtic FC 2023-11-25 Celtic FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 2023-09-30 Motherwell FC 1–2 Celtic FC 2023-04-22 Celtic FC 1–1 Motherwell FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Oct Celtic FC H 0–3 L
19 Oct Dundee FC H 0–1 L
05 Oct Hibernian FC A 2–1 W
28 Sep St. Mirren FC H 2–1 W
14 Sep Aberdeen FC A 1–2 L
31 Aug St. Johnstone FC A 2–1 W
Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Oct Motherwell FC A 3–0 W
23 Oct Atalanta BC A 0–0 D
19 Oct Aberdeen FC H 2–2 D
06 Oct Ross County FC A 2–1 W
01 Oct Borussia Dortmund A 1–7 L
28 Sep St. Johnstone FC A 6–0 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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Motherwell FC launch into their encounter with Celtic FC.
  • 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Motherwell FC and Celtic FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 20' It looks surprising Celtic FC does not make any changes. Stephen O'Donnell has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 25' Motherwell FC are deployed in a 3-5-2 today, looking to exploit space against Celtic FC's 4-3-3 shape.
  • 27' Luke McCowan adds to his 0 season tally! Celtic FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 32' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Motherwell FC and Celtic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 37' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 42' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 47' The home supporters are growing impatient. Motherwell FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 50' It’s a booking for Celtic FC player. Paulo Bernardo gets a card.
  • 55' 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.
  • 56' The Canada Alistair Johnston breaks the deadlock on 56 minutes. 0-2!
  • 59' Stephen O'Donnell is having his name booked by the referee on 59.
  • 64' Tawanda Maswanhise gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Andy Halliday and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 67' Nicolas Kuhn is replacing James Forrest for the Celtic FC side.
  • 68' Celtic FC make a change. Alex Valle trudges off to be replaced by Cameron Carter-Vickers on 68 minutes.
  • 69' Motherwell FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dan Casey is hanging Marvin Kaleta on the field on 69 minute.
  • 74' A quiet spell here at Fir Park. Motherwell FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 75' Time for substitution for Celtic FC. Kyogo Furuhashi is replaced by Arne Engels.
  • 80' The crowd applauds Thomas Sparrow as he leaves the pitch. Moses Ebiye steps in for Motherwell FC.
  • 85' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 86' Celtic FC make a change. Daizen Maeda trudges off to be replaced by Luis Palma on 86 minutes.
  • 88' What composure from Adam Idah! The Ireland international strokes it home. 0-3.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Motherwell FC player. Liam Gordon gets a card.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Celtic FC players.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stuart Kettlewell

Celtic FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brendan Rodgers

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
Ross Tierney 2

Head to Head

2024-10-27 Motherwell FC 0–3 Celtic FC 2024-02-25 Motherwell FC 1–3 Celtic FC 2023-11-25 Celtic FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 2023-09-30 Motherwell FC 1–2 Celtic FC 2023-04-22 Celtic FC 1–1 Motherwell FC

Motherwell FC Form

2024-10-27 Motherwell FC 0–3 Celtic FC L 2024-10-19 Motherwell FC 0–1 Dundee FC L 2024-10-05 Hibernian FC 1–2 Motherwell FC W 2024-09-28 Motherwell FC 2–1 St. Mirren FC W 2024-09-14 Aberdeen FC 2–1 Motherwell FC L 2024-08-31 St. Johnstone FC 1–2 Motherwell FC W

Celtic FC Form

2024-10-27 Motherwell FC 0–3 Celtic FC W 2024-10-23 Atalanta BC 0–0 Celtic FC D 2024-10-19 Celtic FC 2–2 Aberdeen FC D 2024-10-06 Ross County FC 1–2 Celtic FC W 2024-10-01 Borussia Dortmund 7–1 Celtic FC L 2024-09-28 St. Johnstone FC 0–6 Celtic FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.65 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54 Celtic FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC19% Draw28% Celtic FC53%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes38% 0% No62%
Avg goals/match: 2.19
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
47%
Draw or Celtic FC
81%
Motherwell FC or Celtic FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC11% Draw50% Celtic FC39%
Actual: Celtic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
16.3%
0 – 0
13.3%
0 – 2
12.9%
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
8.4%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 0
6.1%
1 – 3
4.4%
2 – 1
3.5%
2 – 2
2.8%
0 – 4
2.5%
2 – 0
2.2%

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 43% — 57%
+1 43% 26% 31%
+1.5 69% — 31%
+2 69% 18% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
53% ✓

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