Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Scottish Premiership match.
Celtic unexpectedly dropped points in a goalless draw against Dundee, highlighting some vulnerabilities in their positional attack. The team appear to view the home clash with Motherwell as a chance to reassert their dominance—they still maintain a comfortable lead over Rangers in the title race.
Celtic
Going into the New Year, Celtic hold a nine-point advantage over their neighbours, with a staggering goal difference (44-4) suggesting an early claim to the title. In their last three home matches, the Glasgow side have emerged victorious with a cumulative scoreline of 10:0, the most emphatic being a 5:0 win against Ross County, where they netted five goals by halftime and recorded 2.86 xG over 90 minutes.
Motherwell
Motherwell aim to stay in the top six of the Scottish Premiership to secure a spot in the final play-off. However, they have the worst defence among the top five, conceding 27 goals in 17 games. Recent matches against Dundee (1:4) and Hibernian (0:3) from the lower half of the table exposed weaknesses in Motherwell, particularly due to the absence of several injured players.
Celtic vs Motherwell Prediction
In October, Celtic comfortably defeated Motherwell away (3:0), and they are expected to be even more dangerous at home. We suggest backing the hosts with a handicap.
