Motherwell (W) vs Celtic (W): Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

Motherwell (W)
LLLLL
8th place in League
2
0-2
FT
18/01/2026 12:00
Celtic (W)
WWWWD
3rd place in League
Scotland WPL
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Motherwell (W) vs Celtic (W) on 18 January 2026 (kick-off: 12:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Motherwell (W) vs Celtic (W) preview before placing your bet.

  • Motherwell (W) will face Celtic (W) in Scotland WPL on January 18, 2026 at 12:00.
  • Motherwell (W) are currently 8th with 11 points after 18 matches.
  • Celtic (W) sit 3rd with 41 points from 18 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 2 and average coefficient 1.01.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
Probability %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
favorite match
12:00

2026-01-18

Motherwell (W) vs Celtic (W) - Prediction & Odds

Motherwell (W)
Motherwell (W)
Celtic (W)
Celtic (W)
2026-01-18 12:00
4
11
85
2
2 - 2
2 - 2
4.25
1.01
FT
0-2 0-2
-
weather
5°C
STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2026
League PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Glasgow City (W) Glasgow City (W)
46 18 14 4 0 49 6 43
02 Glasgow Rangers (W) Glasgow Rangers (W)
41 18 13 2 3 62 16 46
03 Celtic (W) Celtic (W)
41 18 13 2 3 53 17 36
04 Hearts (W) Hearts (W)
40 18 13 1 4 65 21 44
05 Hibernian (W) Hibernian (W)
34 18 10 4 4 47 15 32
06 Partick Thistle (W) Partick Thistle (W)
17 18 5 2 11 13 47 -34
07 Montrose LFC (W) Montrose LFC (W)
15 18 4 3 11 17 52 -35
08 Motherwell (W) Motherwell (W)
11 18 3 2 13 15 45 -30
09 Aberdeen (W) Aberdeen (W)
11 18 3 2 13 17 48 -31
10 Hamilton FC (W) Hamilton FC (W)
2 18 0 2 16 8 79 -71
Championship Round PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Hearts (W) Hearts (W)
62 10 7 1 2 20 10 10
02 Glasgow Rangers (W) Glasgow Rangers (W)
60 10 6 1 3 18 13 5
03 Glasgow City (W) Glasgow City (W)
58 10 3 3 4 16 8 8
04 Hibernian (W) Hibernian (W)
55 10 6 3 1 15 8 7
05 Celtic (W) Celtic (W)
48 10 1 4 5 9 20 -11
06 Partick Thistle (W) Partick Thistle (W)
19 10 0 2 8 5 24 -19
Relegation Quarterfinals PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Motherwell (W) Motherwell (W)
27 6 5 1 0 20 7 13
02 Montrose LFC (W) Montrose LFC (W)
27 6 4 0 2 16 8 8
03 Aberdeen (W) Aberdeen (W)
18 6 2 1 3 13 11 2
04 Hamilton FC (W) Hamilton FC (W)
2 6 0 0 6 2 25 -23
Head To Head
12/10/2025 09:00
Celtic (W) Celtic (W)
7 - 1
Motherwell (W) Motherwell (W)
SCO WPL
18/05/2025 07:00
Celtic (W) Celtic (W)
6 - 0
Motherwell (W) Motherwell (W)
SCO WPL
20/04/2025 11:00
Motherwell (W) Motherwell (W)
0 - 1
Celtic (W) Celtic (W)
SCO WPL
03/11/2024 12:10
Motherwell (W) Motherwell (W)
0 - 4
Celtic (W) Celtic (W)
SCO WPL
21/08/2024 14:20
Celtic (W) Celtic (W)
5 - 1
Motherwell (W) Motherwell (W)
SCO WPL
07/02/2024 16:00
Motherwell (W) Motherwell (W)
0 - 2
Celtic (W) Celtic (W)
SCO WPL
Celtic (W)
3
50%
Draw
0
0%
Motherwell (W)
3
50%
Motherwell (W) Motherwell (W) Last 6 matches
21/12/2025 09:00
Partick Thistle (W) 2 - 1 Motherwell (W)
SCO WPL
14/12/2025 12:00
Motherwell (W) 0 - 3 Hearts (W)
SCO WPL
07/12/2025 09:00
Glasgow City (W) 3 - 0 Motherwell (W)
Sco WC
23/11/2025 12:00
Motherwell (W) 0 - 3 Glasgow Rangers (W)
SCO WPL
16/11/2025 10:00
Hamilton FC (W) 0 - 2 Motherwell (W)
SCO WPL
02/11/2025 09:00
Montrose LFC (W) 1 - 1 Motherwell (W)
SCO WPL
Win
17%
Draw
17%
Lost
67%
Last 6 matches Celtic (W) Celtic (W)
11/01/2026 09:00
Hibernian (W) 2 - 3 Celtic (W)
Sco WC
21/12/2025 09:00
Hibernian (W) 1 - 2 Celtic (W)
SCO WPL
14/12/2025 09:00
Celtic (W) 4 - 0 Aberdeen (W)
SCO WPL
23/11/2025 10:00
Celtic (W) 2 - 0 Partick Thistle (W)
SCO WPL
14/11/2025 15:30
Glasgow Rangers (W) 3 - 2 Celtic (W)
SCO WPL
31/10/2025 16:00
Hamilton FC (W) 0 - 3 Celtic (W)
SCO WPL
Win
83%
Draw
0%
Lost
17%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Scotland WPL
Played games
Motherwell (W)
Motherwell (W)
24
 Celtic (W)
Celtic (W)
28
Goals
Scored
35
Avg. per game
1.46
Conceded
52
Avg. per game
2.17
Scored
62
Avg. per game
2.21
Conceded
37
Avg. per game
1.32
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 24 matches
YesNo
16 (67%)8 (33%)
In last 24 matches
NoYes
24 (86%)4 (14%)
Motherwell (W)

Motherwell (W)

Recent matches

Celtic (W)

Celtic (W)

Under /Over

(100%)24 0(0%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(93%)26 2(7%)

Under /Over

(58%)14 10(42%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(68%)19 9(32%)

Under /Over

(54%)13 11(46%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)14 14(50%)

/Yes

(50%)12 12(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(57%)16 12(43%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Motherwell (W) Motherwell (W)
Celtic (W) Celtic (W)
Shots
Motherwell (W)
Motherwell (W)
Total shots
8.42 avg / game
Blocked
18 total
Avg. 1.80
Celtic (W)
Celtic (W)
Total shots
14.00 avg / game
Blocked
48 total
Avg. 3.43
Motherwell (W) Motherwell (W) Pass Celtic (W) Celtic (W)
Total passes
170
Avg. 170 / game
Accurate
56%
Ball possession
46%
Total passes
6273
Avg. 392 / game
Accurate
75%
Ball possession
55%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Motherwell (W)
Motherwell (W)
1436
Avg. 59.83 / game
 Celtic (W)
Celtic (W)
2168
Avg. 77.43 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Motherwell (W)
Motherwell (W)
750
Avg. 31.25 / game
 Celtic (W)
Celtic (W)
1439
Avg. 51.39 / game
OTHERS
Motherwell (W)
Motherwell (W)
24
Played games
Celtic (W)
Celtic (W)
28
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.17
4
Clean sheets
8
0.29
3.42
82
Corners
160
5.71
1.54
37
Throw-ins
292
10.43
1.96
47
Offsides
79
2.82
3.46
83
GK saves
87
3.11
Motherwell (W)
Motherwell (W)
DISCIPLINARY
Celtic (W)
Celtic (W)
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.04
25
Yellow card
28
1.00
0.04
1
Red card
2
0.07
7.67
184
Fouls
260
9.29
0.79
19
Tackles
295
10.54
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How We Build the Motherwell (W) vs Celtic (W) Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Motherwell (W) vs Celtic (W) on 18 January 2026 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 Scotland WPL 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.

Motherwell (W) vs Celtic (W) Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Motherwell (W)'s recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Celtic (W)'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.

Scotland WPL 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 Scotland WPL standings and the Scotland WPL form table to understand exactly where Motherwell (W) and Celtic (W) 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 Scotland WPL predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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