FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 21 January 2006 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 59 of the 123 previous games, with the hosts winning just 29.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 4 - 4 draw 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:
2005/2006Wed 26 OctCeltic5 - 0MotherwellSPL
2005/2006Sat 30 JulMotherwell4 - 4CelticSPL
2004/2005Sun 22 MayMotherwell2 - 1CelticSPL
2004/2005Sat 22 JanCeltic2 - 0MotherwellSPL
2004/2005Sat 30 OctMotherwell2 - 3CelticSPL
2004/2005Sun 08 AugCeltic2 - 0MotherwellSPL
2003/2004Wed 12 MayMotherwell1 - 1CelticSPL

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Celtic however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the The Bhoys pummel 15 goals, and let in 8.

Motherwell see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 29 points from their 22 games played so far, Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 22 games giving them a return of 54 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Motherwell6303789
Celtic6411141013

FootyMad's prediction ...

Celtic are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Motherwell. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Motherwell 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Celtic Last drawn game 5 outings ago.