Celtic vs Motherwell Prediction: Celtic will turn the tables

Celtic Park will host the round 19 Scottish Premiership encounter between Celtic and Motherwell. The two teams could not secure a win in the previous weekend. How will they approach this game? Below, I will preview this game and provide betting opportunities. 

Celtic were held to a draw by Dundee United the previous weekend and will hope for a better result here. In a game that ended goalless, Celtic had 17 shots but could only have three on target, which they could not convert. 

However, Celtic extended their unbeaten run of matches with that draw. In fact, Celtic last defeat was in early October against Dortmund. In that run, Celtic have defeated teams like Ross County, Sligo Rovers, Motherwell, Dundee FC, Aberdeen, RB Leipzig, and Kilmarnock. With 44 points from 16 matches, Celtic are seated at the top of the standings, scoring 44 goals while conceding 4. 

Motherwell played Kilmarnock the previous weekend and settled for a 1-1 draw. In a game that ended 1-1, Motherwell took the lead through Liam Gordon's strike but could not take maximum points after conceding in the 74th minute. However, this team has extended their unbeaten run of matches, defeating Dundee United and St. Mirren. 

In fact, Motherwell have three wins in their last five matches, losing to Dundee FC and Ross County in that run. In the league, Motherwell has 26 points from 17 matches, leaving them seated in the 4th spot. 

Motherwell have not had it easy in this fixture, and looking at how Motherwell are playing at the moment, I expect a lot from them. While Celtic are at home, I expect them to take advantage of their decent play, with a lot of improved play this season defensively. While Motherwell have been decent in recent times, I expect them to also be at their best and show competitiveness. The two teams have what it takes to take something here, but Celtic are just too good to lose; hence, a win for them. While Celtic have also been strong offensively, I do not expect them to fail scoring this time after a poor performance last weekend.