Motherwell better than odds suggest v Celtic

Motherwell v Celtic

Scottish Premier League
7.45pm, BT SPORT

[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ir Park tonight for Motherwell v Celtic who are still unbeaten in the SPL this season after 13 games (won 10 drawn 3). It’s live on BT Sport and kicks off at 7.45pm.

Motherwell are a big price to win this but have a good recent record over Celtic and have won their last two home matches against them.

HEAD TO HEAD RECORD
(Max last 10 only)
Oct 2013 S Premier Celtic 2-0
Apr 2013 S Premier Motherwell 3-1 Celtic
Feb 2013 S Premier Motherwell 2-1 Celtic
Jan 2013 S Premier Celtic 1-0 Motherwell
Sep 2012 S Premier Motherwell 0-2 Celtic
Apr 2012 S Premier Motherwell 0-3 Celtic
Feb 2012 S Premier Celtic 1-0 Motherwell
Nov 2011 S Premier Motherwell 1-2 Celtic
Sep 2011 S Premier Celtic 4-0 Motherwell
May 2011 FA Cup Motherwell 0-3 Celtic

The two teams come into this match in very different form. Motherwell were shocked in the Scottish Cup by Albion Rovers while Celtic thrashed Hearts 7-0.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon: “We played very well against Motherwell early in the season, so I’m hoping for more of the same.

“Fir Park wasn’t good to us last year. It’s a different team and players now and we will approach the game as we have approached all the other games this season.

“It (the surprise Scottish Cup loss at Albion Rovers) will give Motherwell an extra edge in that they have to restore some pride. It was a big shock as they have been so consistent over the last couple of years.

“I remember coaching under Gordon Strachan and we beat St Mirren 7-0 and then the following weekend we lost 1-0 to them in the cup.

Celtic are on a right old roll and it’s hard to see them losing but Motherwell with a goal start at around 7/4 looks of interest.

RECOMMENDED BET (1-10 points)

5 points MOTHERWELL (+1) at around 7/4 with Star Sports

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