Motherwell vs Celtic: match statistics
Motherwell vs Celtic: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Motherwell played against Celtic in Premiership (Scotland). The game was played on October 11, 2026. Venue: Fir Park. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Motherwell has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Celtic has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Motherwell scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 1.57. Celtic scores 2.00 and allows 0.57. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Motherwell's games and 43% of Celtic's. The Over 2.5 rates are 71% and 57%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Celtic has the higher season xG average, 2.34 to 1.59 per game. Motherwell takes 14.6 shots per game, while Celtic takes 20.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Motherwell leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.57 goals per game after halftime. Celtic leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Motherwell's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Celtic, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% 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 have won all 3 of their away matches so far, while Motherwell have won just 1 of their 3 home games. The visitors average 2.67 goals away from home with an xG of 2.78, whereas the hosts score an average of 1 goal at home with an xG of 1.77, pointing to a clear difference both in chance quality and finishing. Celtic average 11 shots on target per away match, compared with Motherwell's 4.67 at home; the hosts have failed to score in 67% of their home games. Celtic's defense concedes an average of 0.67 goals away from home, although its xG against stands at 1.41, so the hosts could create chances. Both teams have lost 3 of their last 5 matches, but Celtic's stronger away performances to date make an away win the preferred pick.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Celtic score an average of 2.67 goals per match, while Motherwell have conceded an average of 2.0 in their last 5 matches, making an away goal seem likely. The hosts may be harder to score against, as Celtic concede an average of just 0.67 goals per match this season, although that figure has risen to 1.6 over their last 5 games. Motherwell score an average of 1.5 goals, and their xG is 2.01, indicating a genuine chance of breaking through the opposition’s defense. Caution is warranted: BTTS - Yes has landed in 25% of Motherwell matches, compared with 67% of Celtic’s, but the visitors’ defensive decline slightly tips the forecast towards BTTS - Yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Celtic score an average of 2.67 goals away from home and create chances worth 2.78 xG, providing a solid basis for expecting the visitors to score. Motherwell average 1.5 goals at home from 2.01 xG, so they also have a chance to find the net. In their last five matches, Motherwell conceded an average of 2.0 goals and Celtic 1.6, although their defensive records at home and away, respectively, are better: 0.5 and 0.67 goals conceded. With a projected total of 2.75 goals, Over 1.5 goals is therefore the strongest pick; the higher Over 2.5 line offers less value, having been hit in 50% of Motherwell’s home matches and 67% of Celtic’s away matches.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A half-time draw followed by a Celtic win after 90 minutes is the most likely outcome, although the first half offers no definitive signal. Motherwell kept a clean sheet at the break in 75% of the matches covered, while Celtic failed to score before half-time in 4 of its last 5 matches, supporting a cautious draw prediction. The visitors’ advantage is clearer after the break: they average 1.67 goals in the second half compared with Motherwell’s 0.25, and won that period in all 3 matches covered. Across the full match, Celtic average 2.67 goals compared with the hosts’ 1.5, and their xG stands at 2.78 versus Motherwell’s 2.01. However, uncertainty must be factored in, as Celtic have lost 3 of their last 5 matches. As a result, the scenario of a draw at half-time followed by an away win is assigned a probability of 27%, rather than a decisive majority.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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
| Motherwell | Celtic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.24 |
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.
Celtic is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Motherwell · 2.4 pts / game - Celtic
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 55% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - Motherwell · 2 goals / game - Celtic
Celtic is 175% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.57 goals / game - Motherwell · 0.57 goals / game - Celtic
Motherwell scores in 57% of games (4 of 7 games), while Celtic keeps a clean sheet in 43% (3 of 7 games).
Celtic scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 games), while Motherwell keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 games).
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 - Motherwell
Over / Under - Celtic
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.
Celtic is 57% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Motherwell · 1.57 pts / game - Celtic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Motherwell - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Celtic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 86%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* 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 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Motherwell
Celtic
* 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
| Motherwell | Liga | Celtic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.86 | 2.61 | • 2.57 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 52% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 54% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 26% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 80% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 57% | 76% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Motherwell's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 3 losses against Celtic. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 75% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Motherwell vs Celtic?
The Premiership match finished Motherwell 0:2 Celtic. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Motherwell and Celtic?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Motherwell won 1, Celtic won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Motherwell vs Celtic?
Motherwell score 1.29 goals per game on average and Celtic 2.00. The Premiership average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Motherwell's matches and 43% of Celtic's.
What form are Motherwell and Celtic in?
Over the last 5 games Motherwell have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Celtic 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Motherwell vs Celtic?
The statistical background for Motherwell vs Celtic — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.