FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 21 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Motherwell v Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Motherwell at Fir Park on Sunday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 64 of the 129 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 2 - 4 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 08 NovCeltic2 - 0MotherwellSPL
2008/2009Sat 13 SepMotherwell2 - 4CelticSPL
2007/2008Sat 03 MayMotherwell1 - 2CelticSPL
2007/2008Sun 13 AprMotherwell1 - 4CelticSPL
2007/2008Sat 05 AprCeltic0 - 1MotherwellSPL
2007/2008Sat 27 OctCeltic3 - 0MotherwellSPL
2006/2007Sat 07 AprCeltic1 - 0MotherwellSPL

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

Celtic have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The The Bhoys's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Motherwell see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 32 points from their 25 games played so far, Celtic are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 25 games giving them a return of 56 points.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Motherwell6231749
Celtic6231769

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the The Bhoys has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Motherwell. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Motherwell Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Celtic Not won in previous 2 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.