Celtic vs Motherwell betting tips: Scottish Premiership preview, predictions and odds
Last Updated: May 12, 2022 10:30 am
Bitton, Nir
O'Hara, Mark
Welsh, Stephen
Tierney, Ross
Ideguchi, Yosuke
Donnelly, Liam
Giakoumakis, Giorgos
McCarthy, James
Van Veen, Kevin
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Match preview
Celtic’s Reo Hatate (left) and Heart of Midlothian’s Cameron Devlin battle for the ball during the cinch Premiership match at Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh. Picture date: Wednesday January 26, 2022. (Photo by Jane Barlow/PA Images via Getty Images)
Champions again ole ole!
It had been coming for weeks but, on Wednesday night, Celtic rubber stamped the Scottish Premiership title, regaining the trophy after last season’s catastrophe.
On the night, the Hoops actually only drew 1-1 with Dundee United at Tannadice, taking the lead through Giorgos Giakoumakis’ header.
Nevertheless, Ange Postecoglou’s side are now unbeaten in 31 Premiership games, winning 25 of them, form that’s taken them to this title.
Having also lifted the League Cup in December and, with Champions League group stage qualification secured, it’s been a fantastic season for the Celts.
Given all of that, it’s party time in Glasgow’s East End as trophy presentation day returns to Celtic Park for the first time since 2019.
Motherwell meanwhile achieved their objective on Wednesday night, securing European football.
The Steelmen beat Hearts 2-1 at Fir Park with Joseph Efford and Ricki Lamie the scorers.
So, Graham Alexander’s side are up to fourth, which’ll see them enter Europa Conference League qualifying.
If they cling onto fourth, they’ll enter one round later but Dundee United, who go to Ross County simultaneously, are just one point behind.
On, what’ll be a day of celebration, it’s going to be very tough for the Well to get anything from this fixture.
Will Celtic mark trophy day with a win?
Celtic team news
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – AUGUST 08: Kyōgo Furuhashi of Celtic celebrates his third goal (Hat trick goal) during the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and Dundee FC on August 8, 2021 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)
Ange Postecoglou made lots of changes for Wednesday’s trip to Tannadice, highlighting the options he has at his disposal.
The back five remains the same though with Cameron Carter-Vickers and Carl Starfelt having not lost a Premiership game when starting together.
With Josip Juranović injured, Anthony Ralston will continue at right-back.
Likewise, captain Callum McGregor will continue at the base of midfield, but the front five positions could all change.
Striker Georgios Giakoumakis has now scored 11 Premiership goals, needing a hat-trick here to win the golden boot.
However, he, James Forrest, Liel Abada, Matt O’Riley and Reo Hatate could all be back on the bench.
This would see Tom Rogic, David Turnbull, Jota, Daizen Maeda and Kyōgo Furuhashi all come in; that’s some attacking depth isn’t it?
A special mention for Nir Bitton who’s set to leave the club this summer after 270 appearances in green and white, winning 15 trophies.
Motherwell team news
Motherwell’s Bevis Mugabi (centre) celebrates with his teammates after scoring their side’s first goal of the game during the cinch Premiership match at Fir Park, Motherwell. Picture date: Sunday October 31, 2021. (Photo by Jeff Holmes/PA Images via Getty Images)
Kevin van Veen scored the only goal in last weekend’s win over Ross County, but was on the bench in midweek.
Nevertheless, the Dutch striker could return, partnering Joseph Efford, with Connor Shields dropping out.
Kaiyne Woolery scored the equaliser as Motherwell came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Ibrox in February, so will be hoping for something similar across Glasgow.
Stephen O’Donnell has been struggling for fitness lately, but will continue to captain the side from right-back.
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Celtic Glasgow vs Motherwell FC - 6:0
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Dundee United vs Celtic Glasgow - 1:1
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Celtic Glasgow vs Heart of Midlothian FC - 4:1
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Celtic Glasgow vs Glasgow Rangers - 1:1
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Ross County FC vs Celtic Glasgow - 0:2
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Celtic Glasgow vs Motherwell FC - 6:0
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Motherwell FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC - 2:1
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Ross County FC vs Motherwell FC - 0:1
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Dundee United vs Motherwell FC - 1:0
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Motherwell FC vs Glasgow Rangers - 1:3
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| May 14, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Celtic Glasgow | 6 - 0 | Motherwell FC |
| May 11, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Dundee United | 1 - 1 | Celtic Glasgow |
| May 7, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Celtic Glasgow | 4 - 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC |
| May 1, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Celtic Glasgow | 1 - 1 | Glasgow Rangers |
| April 24, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Ross County FC | 0 - 2 | Celtic Glasgow |
| May 14, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Celtic Glasgow | 6 - 0 | Motherwell FC |
| May 11, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Motherwell FC | 2 - 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC |
| May 7, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Ross County FC | 0 - 1 | Motherwell FC |
| April 30, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Dundee United | 1 - 0 | Motherwell FC |
| April 23, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Motherwell FC | 1 - 3 | Glasgow Rangers |
| Celtic Glasgow | Motherwell FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Matches played | 38 |
| 29 | Matches won | 12 |
| 277 | Goal attempts | 38 |
| 106 | Shots on goal | 11 |
| 101 | Shots off goal | 18 |
| 220 | Corner kicks | 22 |
| 30% | Average ball possession | 6% |
| 70 | Shots blocked | 9 |
| 48 | Cards given | 90 |
| 231 | Free kicks | 90 |
| 44 | Offsides | 10 |
| 2 | Shots on post | 0 |
| 5 | Shots on bar | 1 |
| 83 | Goals by foot | 38 |
| 8 | Goals by head | 3 |
| 92 | Goals scored | 42 |
| 22 | Goals conceded | 61 |
| Celtic Glasgow | Motherwell FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 104 | Matches | 104 |
| 53 | Home Matches | 51 |
| 51 | Away Matches | 53 |
| 234 | Total Goals | 71 |
| 2.25 | Average Goals Scored | 0.68 |
| 73 | Wins | 12 |
| 12 | Losses | 73 |
| 19 | Draws | 19 |
| May 14, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Celtic Glasgow | 6 - 0 | Motherwell FC |
| February 6, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Motherwell FC | 0 - 4 | Celtic Glasgow |
| December 12, 2021 | Premiership 21/22 | Celtic Glasgow | 1 - 0 | Motherwell FC |
| October 16, 2021 | Premiership 21/22 | Motherwell FC | 0 - 2 | Celtic Glasgow |
| February 6, 2021 | Premiership 20/21 | Celtic Glasgow | 2 - 1 | Motherwell FC |
Scottish Premiership table:
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hibernian FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Aberdeen FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Celtic Glasgow | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Kilmarnock FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Dundee United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Motherwell FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Glasgow Rangers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | St Mirren FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | St Johnstone FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Livingston FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Ross County FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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What time is kick off between Celtic Glasgow vs Motherwell FC?
11:15, Saturday 14 May 2022
