Motherwell vs Celtic Prediction: Follow our 9/1 correct score pick at Fir Park on Sunday

Welcome to another exciting round of fixtures from the Scottish Premiership, with games played across Saturday and Sunday. Both halves of the Old Firm were in European action in midweek, meaning they play on Sunday from 15:00 with this match live on Sky Sports Football.

Celtic travel to Fir Park just four days after visiting Villa Park in the UEFA Champions League. Brendan Rodgers’ men face a managerless Motherwell, and Betfred’s Frank Monkhouse previews the action and picks out his Motherwell vs Celtic Predictions...

Motherwell play their first game following the sacking of manager Stuart Kettlewell. Assistant Stephen Frail takes charge of the Steelmen against the best team in the league.

If the former Hearts defender wants the job long-term, Sunday is an ideal opportunity to impress. The hosts start fifth in the table with nine wins on the board, but they took just five of the last 18 points available. Will a change in manager help bring back that winning feeling?

Celtic were involved in a bruising battle of Britain away to English Premier League opposition on Wednesday evening in Birmingham.

The Hoops fought hard against Unai Emery’s stars, but must quickly refocus in time for the trip to North Lanarkshire. Celtic are in pole position, ten points clear of nearest rivals Rangers, with a game in hand. Will they live up to expectations and deliver a 20th win in 24 games?

Motherwell vs Celtic Odds

Just four places separate these teams in the Premiership, but Motherwell are 29 points behind the visitors despite playing a game more. That gulf in class is reflected in the pre-match betting odds available at Betfred, with traders writing off the home win.

Well haven’t won since early January when securing a 2-0 home cheer over Aberdeen. They’ve since ended goalless away to Kilmarnock, losing to Hibs and St Johnstone twice. That form explains why the home win is as big as 14/1 at Betfred.

Celtic were involved in another thriller in midweek on Champions League duty. The Scottish rulers played Aston Villa on Wednesday evening across the border, eventually losing in a six-goal thriller.

Villa raced into a 2-0 lead, Celtic fought back to level before the hosts scored two second-half goals to win it. There will be a few tired legs in the away dressing room, but Celtic are expected to return to winning ways. Back the visitors at 2/11 or try the draw at 7/1, available on the Betfred website and app.

Both teams to score

I expect to see a reaction from the same Motherwell squad that cost Kettlewell his job. The board appear to have pulled the trigger on their manager too early, with the team in the top six and pushing for a European finish.

They enter just six points behind third-placed Dundee United, scoring three goals less than the Tangerines. I don’t expect a home win, but Motherwell have the quality to find the net.

The head-to-head stats show both teams scored in five of the last seven meetings of Motherwell and Celtic, including a memorable 3-1 away win here 12 months ago.

I predict more of the same and advise both teams to find the net at least once. The odds are good enough to back as a single or add to your weekend accumulators. Followers will get a run for their money in a fascinating contest.

Motherwell 1-3 Celtic

Looking for a bet at bigger odds? We’ve already celebrated some nice price winners from the correct score market in the Scottish Premiership this season and target another.

Following our pick on both teams to score, we’re taking a chance on Motherwell 1-3 Celtic in the correct score market. The 9/1 price is sure to whip up interest, given our recent form.

Flicking through the figures, we note Celtic scored exactly three goals in two of their last three meetings with Motherwell, leaving Fir Park with maximum points thanks to a 3-1 win last February and 3-0 late last year. Motherwell recently lost 3-1 to Hibs, while Celtic scored three goals against Dundee and St Mirren last month.

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Frank Monkhouse covers Scottish Football for us here at Betfred Insights. You can check out all of his work along with that of the rest of our Football Betting Tips desk on our main Football page...