Graham Alexander named just the one change to the Motherwell team that beat Ross County 2-1 at Fir Park before losing 2-0 to Hearts at Tynecastle in what was a massive match prior to the international break. Ricki Lamie had started for the Steelmen against the Staggies, as Bevis Mugabi made way in defence for the meeting with County. However, the Ugandan came back in against the Jambos alongside Juhani Ojala. Tony Watt and Kaiyne Woolery supported Kevin van Veen in attack at Tynecastle, the first league match that none of the trio has scored in and just the third match in all competitions this season that the Well haven't found the net. Ange Postecolgou made an eye opening change from the Celtic side that was blown away by Bayer Leverkusen at Parkhead in a 4-0 defeat, as they scraped past Aberdeen 2-1 at Pittodrie in their last Premiership match. Nir Bitton, who came on against the Germans, was handed a rare start in the midfield trio alongside Callum McGregor and David Turnbull. Tom Rogic started from the bench against the Dons and was introduced later on in the game. Kyogo Furuhashi was back in the starting XI and among the goals against Aberdeen, back in the Hoops for the first time since the end of August against Leverkusen, before Jota nicked it against the Dons with an 84th minute winner.
Celtic have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 8 matches against Motherwell in all competitions. Celtic have won their last 8 matches against Motherwell in all competitions. Celtic have scored at least 4 goals in their last 3 away matches against Motherwell in all competitions. Motherwell have seen over 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches against Celtic in all competitions. Motherwell have won their last 3 home matches (Premiership).
Fourth placed Motherwell host Celtic in sixth spot, with the Well just a point ahead of the Hoops heading into this clash. For Motherwell, the defeat to Hearts at Tynecastle was a bitter blow. It was their first defeat since the opening day, but with 14 points from seven league matches, that's the Well's highest total from seven games since 1994. Now with the international break done and dusted, there's a chance for them to get back to winning ways and resume what's been a superb start to their season. Particularly given they're up against a Celtic side that's making a stuttering start to their Scottish Premiership season. The monkey's now off their back, given the victory against Aberdeen was Celtic's first away league victory since Valentine's Day. If they have aspirations to close the gap at the top, their away form must improve drastically and they could claim another huge win here. In their last league matches, Motherwell were disappointing in defeat and Celtic claimed a massive morale boosting victory. And at Fir Park this weekend, we could see those themes continue. 1:2
Fourth placed Motherwell host Celtic in sixth spot, with the Well just a point ahead of the Hoops heading into this clash. For Motherwell, the defeat to Hearts at Tynecastle was a bitter blow. It was their first defeat since the opening day, but with 14 points from seven league matches, that's the Well's highest total from seven games since 1994. Now with the international break done and dusted, there's a chance for them to get back to winning ways and resume what's been a superb start to their season. Particularly given they're up against a Celtic side that's making a stuttering start to their Scottish Premiership season. The monkey's now off their back, given the victory against Aberdeen was Celtic's first away league victory since Valentine's Day. If they have aspirations to close the gap at the top, their away form must improve drastically and they could claim another huge win here. In their last league matches, Motherwell were disappointing in defeat and Celtic claimed a massive morale boosting victory. And at Fir Park this weekend, we could see those themes continue. 1:2
Graham Alexander named just the one change to the Motherwell team that beat Ross County 2-1 at Fir Park before losing 2-0 to Hearts at Tynecastle in what was a massive match prior to the international break. Ricki Lamie had started for the Steelmen against the Staggies, as Bevis Mugabi made way in defence for the meeting with County. However, the Ugandan came back in against the Jambos alongside Juhani Ojala. Tony Watt and Kaiyne Woolery supported Kevin van Veen in attack at Tynecastle, the first league match that none of the trio has scored in and just the third match in all competitions this season that the Well haven't found the net. Ange Postecolgou made an eye opening change from the Celtic side that was blown away by Bayer Leverkusen at Parkhead in a 4-0 defeat, as they scraped past Aberdeen 2-1 at Pittodrie in their last Premiership match. Nir Bitton, who came on against the Germans, was handed a rare start in the midfield trio alongside Callum McGregor and David Turnbull. Tom Rogic started from the bench against the Dons and was introduced later on in the game. Kyogo Furuhashi was back in the starting XI and among the goals against Aberdeen, back in the Hoops for the first time since the end of August against Leverkusen, before Jota nicked it against the Dons with an 84th minute winner.
Celtic have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 8 matches against Motherwell in all competitions. Celtic have won their last 8 matches against Motherwell in all competitions. Celtic have scored at least 4 goals in their last 3 away matches against Motherwell in all competitions. Motherwell have seen over 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches against Celtic in all competitions. Motherwell have won their last 3 home matches (Premiership).