Celtic vs Motherwell: match statistics
Celtic presents impressive home form with a 71% win rate and a +19 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts dominate in ball possession (70%) and create significantly more scoring opportunities (20.57 shots and 7.57 on target per match) compared to Motherwell. Although the visitors have a solid overall season record and recently averaged 1.8 points per match, their away stats are much weaker - only a 29% win rate and up to 50% away draws. The difference in expected goals (xG 2.41 for Celtic vs 1.47 for Motherwell) and the fact that Celtic keeps a clean sheet in 57% of their home games further backs the hosts. Motherwell has a tendency to fail to score on the road (29% FTS%), which could prove crucial against Celtic's solid defense. Considering all metrics, Celtic holds a distinct advantage and should secure the three points, though a draw cannot be ruled out given the visitors' good overall results this season.
Celtic vs Motherwell: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Celtic played against Motherwell in Premiership (Scotland). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Celtic has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Motherwell has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Celtic scores 1.83 goals per game and allows 1.07. Motherwell scores 1.66 and allows 0.69. Games in this league average 2.70 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Celtic's games and 41% of Motherwell's. The Over 2.5 rates are 66% and 34%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Celtic has the higher season xG average, 1.97 to 1.62 per game. Celtic takes 17.2 shots per game, while Motherwell takes 13.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Celtic leads at halftime in 48% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Motherwell leads at halftime in 48% and scores 0.93 after halftime.
When the teams score
Celtic's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Motherwell, it is minutes 16-30 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.70 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Celtic presents impressive home form with a 71% win rate and a +19 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts dominate in ball possession (70%) and create significantly more scoring opportunities (20.57 shots and 7.57 on target per match) compared to Motherwell. Although the visitors have a solid overall season record and recently averaged 1.8 points per match, their away stats are much weaker - only a 29% win rate and up to 50% away draws. The difference in expected goals (xG 2.41 for Celtic vs 1.47 for Motherwell) and the fact that Celtic keeps a clean sheet in 57% of their home games further backs the hosts. Motherwell has a tendency to fail to score on the road (29% FTS%), which could prove crucial against Celtic's solid defense. Considering all metrics, Celtic holds a distinct advantage and should secure the three points, though a draw cannot be ruled out given the visitors' good overall results this season.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Celtic | Motherwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Celtic is 10% better for: goals scored per game.
1.83 goals / game - Celtic · 1.66 goals / game - Motherwell
Motherwell is 55% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.07 goals / game - Celtic · 0.69 goals / game - Motherwell
Celtic scores in 86% of games (25 of 29 meczów), while Motherwell keeps a clean sheet in 55% (16 of 29 meczów).
Motherwell scores in 83% of games (24 of 29 meczów), while Celtic keeps a clean sheet in 41% (12 of 29 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Celtic
Over / Under - Motherwell
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Celtic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 62%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Motherwell - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (11 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Celtic
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Celtic | Liga | Motherwell | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.90 | 2.70 | ▼ 2.34 |
| Both teams scored | • 52% | 51% | ▼ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 66% | 51% | ▼ 34% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 41% | 28% | ▲ 55% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 75% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | • 79% | 79% | • 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Celtic's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Motherwell. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Celtic vs Motherwell?
The Premiership match finished Celtic 3:1 Motherwell. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Celtic and Motherwell?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Celtic won 1, Motherwell won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Celtic vs Motherwell?
Celtic score 1.83 goals per game on average and Motherwell 1.66. The Premiership average is 2.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Celtic's matches and 41% of Motherwell's.
What form are Celtic and Motherwell in?
Over the last 5 games Celtic have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Motherwell 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Celtic vs Motherwell?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Celtic vs Motherwell: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.