On Wednesday, when they take on the current champions Celtic at Fir Park, Motherwell will be looking to advance further in the Scottish League Cup for the first time since 2017–18. The visitors have excellent momentum heading into this match after a comfortable victory over Hibernian last weekend, while the hosts are coming off of a narrow loss to Rangers.
After two straight defeats in the Scottish Premiership, where they now hold ninth position in the standings under Steven Hammell, Motherwell enters the contest in quest of a victory. The Steelmen have only won one of their past seven Scottish Premiership games after a promising start to the season.
Celtic vs Motherwell Prediction
Celtic have lost their previous two league games after suffering a rare setback a fortnight ago. As the Hoops aim for maximum points to preserve their advantage over Rangers at the top, Ange Postecoglou will try to stop that slip.
In contrast, Motherwell has been among the league’s finest when it comes to travelling, and they are second only to Celtic in terms of the number of points they have collected this year. The Steelmen have dropped their previous 13 games at Celtic Stadium, so travelling to the capital is a difficult challenge.
Celtic should maintain their excellent start and pull out another easy win while also keeping a clean sheet because they have been dominant at home this season.
Celts 4-0 Motherwell is the prediction.
Celtic vs Motherwell Head-to-Head
Motherwell has won seven of their past 80 matches against Celtic, who have 61 victories.
In their most recent encounter, which took place in May, Celtic racked up a 6-0 victory to capture their 52nd league championship.
Against Motherwell, the Bhoys had a 12-game winning streak.
In four of their past five encounters with the league leaders, Motherwell has failed to score.
Celtic hasn’t given up a goal at home in the league yet this year.
Motherwell currently has the second-best road record in the league.
Lineup
Motherwell
- Kelly
- McGinn, Solholm Johansen, Mugabi, Penney
- Slattery, Goss
- Morris, Tierney, McKinstry
- Van Veen
Celtic
- Hart
- Ralston, Jenz, Carter-Vickers, Taylor
- Mooy, O’Riley, Hatate
- Forrest, Haksabanovic, Giakoumakis
Celtic vs Motherwell Betting Tips
Tip 1: Celtic will prevail
Second prediction: Both teams to score – No
Tip 3: Celtic will be in the lead at the break
Rule 4: More than 3.5 goals
Speculative prediction: Celtic will win and over 3.5 goals