Prediction for match Celtic — Motherwell

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the Scottish Premiership on March 14, Celtic will face Motherwell. Bookmakers favor Celtic: their victory is priced at 1.64, a draw at 4.05, and a win for Motherwell at 4.74. The probabilities for the outcomes are: Celtic - 57.11%, draw - 23.13%, Motherwell - 19.76%. This reflects not only Celtic's status but also their consistency in recent matches. However, Motherwell is also in good form, as evidenced by their results and their scoring and conceding statistics. The goal total line highlights the bet on Over 2.5 goals at 1.61, which suggests expectations of a high-scoring match.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Celtic have averaged 52.8% possession, 1.2 yellow cards, 10.4 fouls, and 1 offside per game. Motherwell appear even more active in these metrics: 61.25% possession, 1.25 yellow cards, 11.25 fouls, and 1 offside per match. Celtic's last three matches were: March 4 - Aberdeen 1-2 Celtic, March 1 - Rangers 2-2 Celtic, February 26 - Stuttgart 0-1 Celtic. Motherwell's last three matches were: March 7 - Dundee FC 2-1 Motherwell, February 28 - Motherwell 2-0 Dundee United, February 21 - St Mirren 0-5 Motherwell. The last head-to-head meeting was on December 30, 2025: Motherwell 2-0 Celtic.

Goals by Match Statistics

In the last five games, Celtic have an average total of 3.2 goals, scoring 1.4 and conceding 1.8 per game. Motherwell have an average total of 3, scoring 2.5 and conceding only 0.5. For Over 2.5 goals: Celtic hit the over in 4 out of 5, Motherwell in 2 out of 5. In the first half, Celtic hit over 1.5 in 4 out of 5, Motherwell only 1 out of 5. In the second half, both teams recorded 2 out of 5 for over 1.5. For goal intervals: Celtic most frequently scores between the 16th and 30th minute (60%), while Motherwell scores between the 31st and 45th and the 76th and 90th (25% each). Celtic most often concedes late (76-90, 33%), and Motherwell between 46-60 minutes (33%). This data suggests both teams can create and convert chances, particularly in the second half, with Celtic prone to a strong start. Given both teams' high scoring, Celtic's tendency to hit over 2.5, and Motherwell's average scoring, betting on Over 2.5 goals seems logical. The odds for Over 2.5 goals are 1.61.

Analysis of Corner Totals

In the last five matches, Celtic have averaged 7 corners, Motherwell 4.25. For Over 9.5 corners: Celtic hit the over in 4 out of 5, Motherwell in 2 out of 5. The line closest to the average total (11.25) is 11.5: Over 11.5 corners is priced at 2.11, under 11.5 at 1.60. Celtic are favorites for corners with odds of 1.34. Expect an active game on the flanks and a high number of set-pieces, especially from Celtic, as indicated by their corner average and frequency of hitting high totals.