Celtic FC vs Motherwell: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 December

Betiball's prediction for Celtic FC vs Motherwell on 26 December 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Celtic FC vs Motherwell preview before placing your bet.

Celtic FC vs Motherwell: Starting Lineups Time : 26/12/2024 11:00

Celtic FC
4 - 0
Finished
Motherwell
81' event Reo Hatate
78' event Alex Valle Gomez / Greg Taylor
74' event Nicolas Kuhn
72' event Luke McCowan / Arne Engels
63' event Kyogo Furuhashi / Adam Idah
63' event Nicolas Kuhn / Hyun-jun Yang
63' event Reo Hatate / Paulo Bernardo
57' event Daizen Maeda
45+3' event Adam Idah
45+1' event Arne Engels
event 79' Jair Veiga Vieira Tavares / Tawanda Maswanhise
event 79' Stephen Odonnell / Marvin Kaleta
event 72' Sam Nicholson / Harry Paton
event 71' Harry Paton
event 63' Apostolos Stamatelopoulos / Tony Watt
event 63' Andy Halliday / Tom Sparrow
event 45+4' Tom Sparrow
event 42' Dan Casey
event 41' Tony Watt
event 11' Tawanda Maswanhise
81' event Reo Hatate
event 79' Jair Veiga Vieira Tavares / Tawanda Maswanhise
78' event Alex Valle Gomez / Greg Taylor
event 79' Stephen Odonnell / Marvin Kaleta
74' event Nicolas Kuhn
event 72' Sam Nicholson / Harry Paton
72' event Luke McCowan / Arne Engels
event 71' Harry Paton
63' event Kyogo Furuhashi / Adam Idah
event 63' Apostolos Stamatelopoulos / Tony Watt
63' event Nicolas Kuhn / Hyun-jun Yang
event 63' Andy Halliday / Tom Sparrow
63' event Reo Hatate / Paulo Bernardo
event 45+4' Tom Sparrow
57' event Daizen Maeda
event 42' Dan Casey
45+3' event Adam Idah
event 41' Tony Watt
45+1' event Arne Engels
event 11' Tawanda Maswanhise
Celtic FC Celtic FC
Substitutions
#8 Kyogo Furuhashi
#41 Reo Hatate
#11 Alex Valle Gomez
#14 Luke McCowan
#10 Nicolas Kuhn
#12 Viljami Sinisalo
#7 Luis Enrique Palma Oseguera
#6 Auston Trusty
#57 Stephen Welsh
Celtic FC Celtic FC Motherwell Motherwell
23Shots2
7Shots on Goal0
10Fouls10
6Corner Kick3
10Free kick10
1Offside4
1Yellow card5
27Aerial29
0Save3
13Successful Tackles19
7Interceptions8
16Long pass15
3Assist0
8Shots off goal1
18Head Success10
8Blocked1
13Tackle19
4Dribbles1
24Throw-in9
873Passes164
169Attacks51
97Dangerous attacks14
1Corner Kicks(HT)1
Motherwell Motherwell
Substitutions
#14 Apostolos Stamatelopoulos
#90 Jair Veiga Vieira Tavares
#11 Andy Halliday
#2 Stephen Odonnell
#19 Sam Nicholson
#1 Krisztian Hegyi
#6 Davor Zdravkovski
#24 Moses Ebiye
#4 Liam Gordon
Commentary
81' Goal! Reo Hatate - Celtic FC
79' Motherwell — substitution: Jair Veiga Vieira Tavares / Tawanda Maswanhise
79' Motherwell — substitution: Stephen Odonnell / Marvin Kaleta
78' Celtic FC — substitution: Alex Valle Gomez / Greg Taylor
74' Goal! Nicolas Kuhn - Celtic FC
72' Celtic FC — substitution: Luke McCowan / Arne Engels
72' Motherwell — substitution: Sam Nicholson / Harry Paton
71' Harry Paton - Motherwell receive a yellow card
63' Celtic FC — substitution: Kyogo Furuhashi / Adam Idah
63' Celtic FC — substitution: Nicolas Kuhn / Hyun-jun Yang
63' Celtic FC — substitution: Reo Hatate / Paulo Bernardo
63' Motherwell — substitution: Apostolos Stamatelopoulos / Tony Watt
63' Motherwell — substitution: Andy Halliday / Tom Sparrow
57' Goal! Daizen Maeda - Celtic FC
45+4' Tom Sparrow - Motherwell receive a yellow card
45+3' Adam Idah - Celtic FC receive a yellow card
45+1' Penalty scored! Arne Engels - Celtic FC
42' Dan Casey - Motherwell receive a yellow card
41' Tony Watt - Motherwell receive a yellow card
11' Tawanda Maswanhise - Motherwell receive a yellow card

How We Build the Celtic FC vs Motherwell Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Celtic FC vs Motherwell on 26 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Celtic FC vs Motherwell Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Celtic FC's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Motherwell's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Celtic FC and Motherwell sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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