FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 02 May 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Motherwell v Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Motherwell at Fir Park at lunchtime on Saturday, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 62 of the 127 previous games, with the hosts winning just 29.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 4 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sun 13 AprMotherwell1 - 4CelticSPL
2007/2008Sat 05 AprCeltic0 - 1MotherwellSPL
2007/2008Sat 27 OctCeltic3 - 0MotherwellSPL
2006/2007Sat 07 AprCeltic1 - 0MotherwellSPL
2006/2007Sat 30 DecMotherwell1 - 1CelticSPL
2006/2007Sat 21 OctCeltic2 - 1MotherwellSPL
2005/2006Wed 01 FebMotherwell1 - 2CelticSLGC

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The The 'Well's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

The The Bhoys have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the The Bhoys, and 5 goals against.

Motherwell find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 53 points they have accumulated from 33 games. Celtic are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 35 games giving them a return of 80 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Motherwell6213597
Celtic640210612

FootyMad's prediction ...

Celtic are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Motherwell. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Motherwell Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Celtic 4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.