Celtic chase fourth straight win over Motherwell
Celtic meet Motherwell at Celtic Park, Sunday 2:00am (Scottish Premiership). Celtic have won 21 of the 24 meetings with Motherwell since 2018.
The big picture
Celtic come in 1st on the ladder with 31 points; Motherwell are 9th on 13. Celtic have the higher position to protect.
Celtic are 9–2–1 in Scottish Premiership 2026-27, averaging 2.3 goals for and 0.8 against.
Motherwell are 3–6–4 in Scottish Premiership 2026-27, averaging 1.2 goals for and 1.6 against.
Form
Celtic have won two of their last five and most recently beat Besiktas 3–2.
Motherwell have won one of their last five and most recently drew with Dundee United 1–1.
Head to head
These sides have met 24 times on our records since 2018: Celtic 21, Motherwell 1, 2 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27), Celtic won 2–0 at Fir Park.
Celtic have won the last three against Motherwell.
Biggest margin between these two: Celtic by 6 goals in 2021-22 (6–0).
Players to watch
For Celtic, watch Camilo Durán (0.8 goals a game in 2026-27) and Mika Baur (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27).
For Motherwell, watch Lukas Fadinger (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Alexander Lowry (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).
At Celtic Park
Celtic have won 14 of their last 21 at Celtic Park.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Celtic go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
