Motherwell vs Celtic Prediction & Betting Tips - Scottish Premiership
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in Scottish Premiership Predictions
We're in for a nail-biter in Round 19 of the Scottish Premiership as Motherwell hosts Celtic in a top-table decider. Celtic can equal Hearts on points with their game in hand, but Motherwell isn't about to lose back-to-back games for the second time this season. Stay tuned for our match prediction.
The visitors have everything to play for, and a draw will simply not be enough. With Hearts slipping up in the 3-2 defeat to Hibernian, Celtic can close the three-point gap with their game in hand. After back-to-back losses to Hearts and Dundee United that threatened their title chances, The Bhoys bounced back remarkably with two straight wins over Aberdeen (3-1) and Livingston (4-2).
Celtic has now gone on to win seven of their last nine games, and 12 of 18 this season (the joint most). But they couldn't have asked for a tougher opponent than the rising Motherwell in their backyard. Rangers did just end The Well’s 10-game unbeaten run with a 1-0 victory.
Still, Motherwell are moving strongly, especially at home. Motherwell has lost the second fewest games (3) and has the third-best away record (5 wins, three draws, and 1 defeat). The question now is whether Motherwell will stifle Celtic’s title charge. See key stats below!
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Motherwell v Celtic Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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4.8 | 4.3 | 1.69 |
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5.3 | 4.24 | 1.59 |
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5.3 | 4.24 | 1.59 |
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5 | 4.2 | 1.56 |
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4.7 | 4 | 1.62 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Motherwell and Celtic?
Our prediction for the Motherwell vs Celtic match is: Celtic wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 30/12/2025 between Motherwell and Celtic in Scottish Premiership :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 37.79% for a win of Motherwell against Celtic with odds of 5.3 at Melbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Motherwell vs Celtic is 13.11% with odds of 4.3 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 49.11% chance ⭐ for a win of Celtic vs Motherwell with odds of 1.69 at Stake.
Motherwell - Celtic Prediction and Best Odds:
| Motherwell Celtic Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic wins | 49.11% | 1.69 at Stake |
| Over 2.5 goals | 62.96% | 1.85 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score: No | 50.83% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Celtic/Celtic | 20.22% | 2.55 at LSbet |
Motherwell vs Celtic Form
Motherwell and Celtic's standings in the Scottish Premiership
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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3
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67 | 33 | 21 | 4 | 8 | +24 |
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4
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54 | 33 | 14 | 12 | 7 | +23 |
Motherwell and Celtic Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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2 Nov 2025 - Scottish League Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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17 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
14 Dec 2025 - Scottish League Cup
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27 Nov 2025 - Europa League
22 Nov 2025 - Scottish Premiership
Motherwell vs Celtic Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
C. Ward
DefenderJ. Koutroumbis
P. McGinn
S. O'Donnell
MidfielderT. Sparrow
L. Fadinger
O. Priestman
E. Just
C. Slattery
E. Watt
ForwardI. Said
K. Schmeichel
DefenderA. Trusty
K. Tierney
L. Scales
T. Ralston
MidfielderP. Bernardo
B. Nygren
Y. Hyun-jun
C. McGregor
D. Maeda
R. Hatate
Substitutes
M. Connelly
DefenderE. Longelo
L. Gordon
K. Balmer
MidfielderZ. McAllister
D. Osong
L. Ross
A. Stamatelopoulos
C. Hendry
V. Sinisalo
DefenderD. Murray
C. Donovan
J. Simpson-Pusey
MidfielderA. Engels
J. Forrest
L. McCowan
J. Kenny
S. Yamada
Most goals and assists
Motherwell
Celtic
T. Maswanhise
(17 Goals)
B. Nygren
(16 Goals)
Motherwell - Celtic Key Points
- Celtic have the joint-most wins (12) this season.
- The Bhoys have scored the second-most goals (33) and conceded the joint second-fewest (16).
- Celtic has scored in nine straight games and won seven of those matches.
- Celtic has the second most away wins (5), but are the best in terms of win ratio considering their game in hand.
- Celtic beat Motherwell in the first leg this season (3-2) and have won their last five meetings since 2024.
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Our Motherwell vs Celtic Prediction
We're backing Celtic to prevail in their title charge. With a game in hand and as many wins as first-place Hearts, The Bhoys have arguably been the best team this season. While Motherwell has conceded just as many goals as Celtic (16), the away side edges in goals, and the winner here might fall down to just that.
Celtic have created the big chances (73), which is 21 more than the next team, Hibernian (52). Hence, our Motherwell vs Celtic prediction is that Celtic wins.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Motherwell Celtic
| Motherwell vs Celtic | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Motherwell wins | 4.19 | 5.3 | +26.5% |
| Draw | 3.55 | 4.3 | +21.1% |
| Celtic wins | 1.81 | 1.69 | -6.6% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Celtic is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 6.6% since opening
- The probability of this result was 55.2% and is now 59.2% (3.9%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
