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Motherwell will take on Celtic on Sunday, 11 October, as the Scottish Premiership continues following the October international break.
The match feels like a significant one for Celtic, who went into the international break after losing back-to-back Old Firm clashes against Rangers.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Motherwell vs Celtic key stats
- Motherwell have won just one of their last eight matches in all competitions.
- Celtic have won seven of their last eight matches against Motherwell.
- Both teams have scored in four of Celtic's last seven matches.
Motherwell vs Celtic preview: Visitors to pick up a big win
Motherwell vs Celtic — Tale of the Tape
| Motherwell | vs | Celtic |
|---|---|---|
| 8th | Position | 1st |
| 8 | Points | 18 |
| 9 | Goals For | 14 |
| 11 | Goals Against | 4 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 7th | Home / Away Rank | 2nd |
After a bright start to the season, which started in July, things have gone somewhat pear-shaped for Motherwell and their new manager Alfred Johansson since September.
The Steelmen have won just one of their last eight matches in all competitions, and although two of the matches in that run were against last season's Europa League runners-up, Freiburg, there is little justification for their performances in the rest.
Before the international break, Motherwell slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Dundee FC, a result which has left them in eighth position, just two points above the relegation zone.
Celtic have scored six goals across their last two matches against Motherwell.
While there is no imminent threat to Johansson's position as the club's manager, a standout performance against one of the country's big two would help his reputation with supporters.
The managerial situation at Celtic Park is more precarious after Martin O'Neill told reporters he would consider his future over the international break after losing back-to-back matches against Rangers.
While O'Neill has decided to stay on, a bad result on Sunday could see the decision taken away from him, with Celtic at risk of losing top spot in the Scottish Premiership to Rangers this weekend.
Motherwell have won just one of their last 39 matches against Celtic.
After trying a different system against Rangers last time out, O'Neill is expected to go back to his preferred 4-2-3-1 formation on Sunday, as the Bhoys look to arrest their slide.
Regardless of which formation he selects, O'Neill will be without Alistair Johnston, Callum Osmand and Jota due to injury, and potentially Benjamin Nygren, too.
Motherwell vs Celtic form guide & betting tips
| Motherwell | vs | Celtic |
|---|---|---|
DWLLL |
Form | WWLLL |
| 4 | Points | 12 |
| 11th | Form Table | 2nd |
| 7 | Goals For | 8 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 3 |
LLL |
Form (Scottish Premiership) | WWL |
Whispers predicts: Motherwell 1-2 Celtic
Celtic's recent dominance over Motherwell is too difficult to ignore, particularly when both sides are out of form. Celtic to win has been best priced at 8/13.
Both teams regularly get on the scoresheet when Motherwell and Celtic meet. BTTS has been priced at 1/2.
Camilo Duran has six goals/assists in seven Scottish Premiership appearances this season. Duran to score anytime has been priced at 1/1.
> Celtic to win to at 8/13 (1.62) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS at 1/2 (1.50) | Likelihood: Possible
> Duran to score anytime at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable