Motherwell vs Celtic Prediction: Visitors have to respond

Fir Park is set to be the venue for the 27th round Scottish Premiership clash between Motherwell and Celtic. In their recent league outings, both teams faced difficulties securing a victory, and in this upcoming match, they aim to reverse their fortunes. Which team will emerge victorious in this encounter?

Motherwell will be eager to avoid a recurrence of their recent outcome, particularly the 2-0 Premiership defeat against Hearts in their previous fixture. In that game, Motherwell held only 29% possession, managed 10 attempts on goal, with 3 on target. In contrast, Hearts registered 22 attempts on goal, with 7 on target. Lawrence Shankland (67') and Kenneth Vargas (92') found the net for Hearts. Recent fixtures involving Motherwell have consistently been engaging, characterized by significant scoring. Over their last 6 matches, a total of 20 goals were scored, averaging 3.33 goals per game, with Motherwell contributing 11 of those goals. Examining pre-match statistics, Motherwell has faced difficulties against Celtic, having not secured a victory in their last 26 league encounters. Nevertheless, they have shown resilience in their recent home league performances, being unbeaten in the last 3 matches at their home ground.

In their recent Premiership fixture, Celtic secured a 1-1 draw against Kilmarnock. Celtic dominated possession with 71% and registered 16 shots on goal, with 5 on target. Kyogo Furuhashi (32') scored for Celtic, while Kilmarnock managed 12 attempts on goal, with 6 on target, and David Watson (92') found the net for them. Celtic's defensive unit has displayed resilience, conceding only 3 goals in their last 6 matches, while their attacking line has contributed with 12 goals during the same period.

Examining Celtic's recent record, they haven't faced defeat from Motherwell in their last 16 away league encounters. Additionally, Celtic is unbeaten in their last 4 away league matches.

Celtic holds the upper hand as the stronger team, and even though they are playing away, it seems unlikely that they will lose points in this match. Meanwhile, Motherwell is facing the risk of relegation, being just two points above the relegation-placed St Johnstone. Playing at home, they will aim to avoid defeat. However, considering the significance of a league victory for Celtic to maintain pressure on Rangers, it is anticipated that the visitors will secure a win with overall match control, resulting in numerous goals and defensive stability.