Celtic vs Motherwell Prediction 14 March 2026
🔊 The upcoming clash between Celtic and Motherwell promises to be an exciting battle. Celtic currently sit second in the table, showcasing impressive attacking prowess, particularly on home turf. Their style of play is marked by high scoring, as evidenced by recent matches. Motherwell are also in good form, holding fourth place and delivering solid performances on the road. Both clubs are motivated to secure points to enhance their standings in the league table.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 30 December 2025 and ended with a 2-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Motherwell were the home side):
- possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 3;
- fouls: 7 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 4;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Celtic and Motherwell:
- 53 matches played;
- home wins - 42, away wins - 4, draws - 7;
- goals scored - 136 against 35;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.36, in the 2nd half - 1.87;
- average total goals per match - 3.23.
Head-to-head statistics Celtic - Motherwell
Celtic Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Scottish Cup, with Rangers playing at home against Celtic. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Celtic vs Rangers):
- possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corners: 4 vs 10;
- fouls: 17 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 0 vs 4.
🟢 Celtic enter this match riding a strong wave, having secured three wins in their last five outings. Their play is characterized by an attacking style, with the team scoring over 1.5 goals in nearly every home game. Celtic's average scoring rate stands at 1.83 goals per match, establishing them as one of the league's most formidable sides on their own turf. However, they occasionally falter defensively, conceding around one goal per game.
Match Results: Celtic
Motherwell Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Premier League, facing Dundee away. Motherwell emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here's the match statistics (Motherwell vs Dundee):
- possession: 67% vs 33%;
- corners: 1 vs 3;
- fouls: 19 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 9 vs 2.
🔴 Motherwell are also in impressive form, with three wins and just one loss in their last five Premiership outings. They perform confidently both at home and on the road, thanks to their disciplined defense and effective counter-attacks. The team concedes an average of just 0.69 goals per game, making their defense one of the best in the league. However, they might struggle to withstand the aggressive attack of the hosts.
Match Results: Motherwell
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 53;
- First-half wins for home team - 17; for away team - 1; draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.36;
- Today's home team averages 1.09 goals, visitors - 0.26.
First-half Statistics: Celtic (home) vs Motherwell (away)
- Matches played in tournament: 14 vs 14;
- Wins: 8 (57.14%) vs 5 (35.71%);
- Losses: 1 (7.14%) vs 2 (14.29%);
- Draws: 5 (35.71%) vs 7 (50%);
- Average goals scored: 1.07 vs 0.86;
- Average goals conceded: 0.21 vs 0.21.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 5;
- Losses: 3 vs 3;
- Draws: 4 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.4 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.8) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.3).
- Celtic score in the first half at home in 17 of their last 18 head-to-head encounters with this team.
- Celtic score in the first half at home in 15 of their last 16 head-to-head encounters (Premier League).
- Celtic score in the first half at home in 10 of their last 11 matches (Premier League).
- Celtic score in the first half at home in 8 of their last 9 matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 53;
- Home wins - 42, Away wins - 4, Draws - 7.
Statistics: Celtic vs Motherwell
- Matches in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- Wins: 18 vs 14;
- Win percentage: 62% vs 48%;
- Losses: 7 vs 4;
- Draws: 4 vs 11.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 7 vs 6;
- Losses: 2 vs 2;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
- Motherwell win with a +1.5 handicap in 31 consecutive matches (Premier League).
- Motherwell win with a +1.5 handicap in 20 of their last 21 matches.
- Motherwell win with a +1.5 handicap away in 19 of their last 20 matches.
- Motherwell win with a +1.5 handicap away in 15 consecutive matches (Premier League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches (Average Total):
- Home team - 2.57, Away team - 0.66;
- In head-to-head matches - 3.23;
- Both teams scored: overall - 23 times; at the home team's ground - 9 times.
Average Total Statistics: Celtic vs Motherwell
- In the tournament: 2.9 vs 2.34;
- Goals scored: 1.83 vs 1.66;
- In the first half: 0.83 vs 0.72;
- In the second half: 1 vs 0.93;
- Celtic: at home in the tournament - 2.14;
- Motherwell: away in the tournament - 1.5;
- Last 10 matches: 1.6 (home - 1.6) vs 1.9 (away - 1.8).
- Celtic score more than 1.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches (Premier League).
Corners Prediction
Celtic: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 7; at home - 8.71;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 7.6; at home - 9.
Motherwell: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 3.83, away - 3.71;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 5.6; away - 5.6.
- Motherwell take fewer than 4.5 corners away in the last 9 head-to-head matches against these teams (Premier League).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total - 1.84 (0.92 for the home team and 0.92 for the visitors);
- Average total at the home team's ground - 2.46 (0.83 for the home team and 1.63 for the visitors).
Celtic: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 1.72; at home - 1.36;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 1.9; at home - 1.6.
Motherwell: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 1.31, away - 1.64;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 1.4; away - 1.8.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 53;
- Both teams scored overall - 23 times;
- At the home team's ground - 9 times.
Statistics: Celtic vs Motherwell
- Played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- Season matches where both teams scored (BTTS): Celtic - 15, Motherwell - 12;
- Celtic: BTTS at home - 6 (43%);
- Motherwell: BTTS away - 8 (57%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: Celtic - 7, Motherwell - 3;
- Celtic: BTTS at home - 4 (80%);
- Motherwell: BTTS away - 2 (40%).
- Celtic both score and concede in their last five matches (Premier League).
Exact Score Prediction
Frequent Result Statistics (Current Season):
- The most common score in the tournament: 1-1 (20/174, 11.5%);
- Celtic most frequently finish matches at home with a score of: 4-0 (3/14, 21.4%);
- Motherwell most often play away with scores of: 0-0, or 1-1 (3/14, 21.4%).
The algorithm predicts the top-3 outcomes based on statistics and probability distribution:
1-1 - 10.72% (odds of 7.5)
1-0 - 9.71% (odds of 7.5)
2-1 - 9.37% (odds of 7.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Analyzing current trends and team form, a bet on Celtic to score in the first half appears to be the most reasonable prediction for this match. Celtic consistently scores more than two goals at home and demonstrates a high level of attacking prowess even against tough opponents. Motherwell can impose their game through quick attacks, but their primary focus will be on defending against the hosts' pressure. However, Celtic have scored in the first half at home in 17 of their last 18 head-to-head encounters with this team.No comments
Betting Tips: Celtic - Motherwell
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