Prediction for match Motherwell — Celtic

Odds and Probability Percentages for the Match Outcome

In the Premiership match between Motherwell and Celtic, scheduled for December 30, 2025, the odds for the main outcomes are as follows: Celtic's victory is priced at 1.93, a draw is at 3.52, and a Motherwell win is at 3.77. Considering the 1X2 probability percentages, Motherwell has a 24.85% chance of success, a draw is at 26.61%, and Celtic's victory is at 48.54%. Based on these figures, Celtic is the favorite, but bookmakers also see a significant possibility of a draw. The clash promises to be intense, given the distribution of chances and historical results.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Motherwell has averaged 60.8% possession, committing an average of 12 fouls, 1.2 yellow cards, and 2.8 offsides per game. Over the same period, Celtic has averaged 67.5% possession, with 7.75 fouls, 0.5 yellow cards, and 2.5 offsides. Motherwell's last three results are: December 27 - Rangers 1-0 Motherwell, December 20 - Motherwell 1-0 Dundee FC, December 13 - Dundee United 0-0 Motherwell. Celtic's last three results are: December 27 - Livingston 2-4 Celtic, December 21 - Celtic 3-1 Aberdeen, December 17 - Dundee United 2-1 Celtic. The last head-to-head meeting was on October 5, 2025: Celtic 3-2 Motherwell.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Over a five-match series, Motherwell's average number of goals per match is 1, with the team scoring 0.8 and conceding 0.2 goals per game. Celtic, on the other hand, has an average of 4 goals per match, scoring 2 and conceding 2. In terms of over 2.5 goals: Motherwell achieved this only 1 out of 5 times, while Celtic did so 5 out of 5 times. In the first half, Motherwell had no matches over 1.5 goals, and Celtic had 3 out of 5. In the second half, Motherwell had 1 out of 5 over 1.5 goals, Celtic had 3 out of 5. Regarding goal intervals: Motherwell most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minutes (40%), while Celtic scores most in the 0-15 and 76-90 minute intervals (27% each). For goals conceded: Celtic concedes 40% of goals between the 0-15 and 31-45 minutes. These statistics indicate a clear difference in scoring: Celtic consistently plays high-scoring matches, while Motherwell tends to have lower-scoring games. Despite Motherwell's low scoring, Celtic's over 2.5 goals have occurred in all their last five matches, with odds for this outcome at 1.78. Given Celtic's high-scoring profile and their regular scoring and conceding, a bet on over 2.5 goals seems justified.

Betting on Corners

Motherwell averages 2.8 corners per game, while Celtic averages 5.5. In a five-match series, the total over 9.5 corners did not occur for Motherwell, but it was recorded 4 out of 5 times for Celtic. The odds for total corners are: over 8.5 at 1.91, under 8.5 at 1.89. This value is close to the combined average of both teams. Considering that Celtic often takes many corners, and Motherwell lags in this aspect, it makes sense to consider a bet on Celtic's individual corners over 5.5 or a total over 8.5 if the odds are favorable.