Celtic chase fourth straight win over Motherwell
Motherwell meet Celtic at Fir Park, Thursday 6:45am (Scottish Premiership). Celtic have won 21 of the 24 meetings with Motherwell since 2018.
The big picture
Motherwell come in 9th on the ladder with 13 points; Celtic are 1st on 31. Celtic are the side higher up the table.
Motherwell are 3–6–4 in Scottish Premiership 2026-27, averaging 1.2 goals for and 1.6 against.
Celtic are 9–2–1 in Scottish Premiership 2026-27, averaging 2.3 goals for and 0.8 against.
Form
Motherwell have won one of their last five and most recently drew with Dundee United 1–1.
Celtic have won two of their last five and most recently beat Besiktas 3–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 24 times on our records since 2018: Motherwell 1, Celtic 21, 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 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).
For Celtic, watch Camilo Durán (0.8 goals a game in 2026-27) and Mika Baur (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27).
At Fir Park
Motherwell have won 10 of their last 20 at Fir Park.
Celtic have won 2 of 3 at Fir 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.
