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
Key match information
Celtic played Motherwell in Premiership (Scotland). The match was played on 14 March 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Celtic: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Motherwell: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Celtic scores 1.83 and concedes 1.07 goals per match. Motherwell scores 1.66 and concedes 0.69. League average: 2.70 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Celtic 52%, Motherwell 41%. Over 2.5: Celtic 66%, Motherwell 34%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Celtic has higher xG: 1.97 vs 1.62. Celtic: 17.2 shots per match, Motherwell: 13.7.
Match halves
Celtic: half-time lead 48%, second-half goals 1.00. Motherwell: half-time lead 48%, second-half goals 0.93.
Goals by minute
Celtic: 76-90+ (13 goals). Motherwell: 16-30 (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premiership: 2.70 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 3.50, BTTS 50%.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 match.
1.83 goals / match - Celtic · 1.66 goals / match - Motherwell
Motherwell is 55% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.07 goals / match - Celtic · 0.69 goals / match - Motherwell
Celtic scores in 86% of matches (25 of 29 matches), while Motherwell keeps a clean sheet in 55% (16 of 29 matches).
Motherwell scores in 83% of matches (24 of 29 matches), while Celtic keeps a clean sheet in 41% (12 of 29 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Celtic
Over / Under - Motherwell
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 half-time in 48% of matches and wins 62%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Motherwell - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 48% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.80 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Celtic
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Recent meetings (2): Celtic 1 - 0 - 1 Motherwell. Average goals 3.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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.