Motherwell vs Celtic preview: Prediction, team news, lineups & how to watch on TV
By Kian Long
Celtic have an away trip to Fir Park to face Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership this weekend. Join The Celtic Bhoys for our match preview, which features the score prediction, team news, predicted lineups & information about how to watch the Motherwell vs Celtic game on TV.
Motherwell vs Celtic preview
First, let's start by addressing how to watch Motherwell vs Celtic on TV.
How to watch Motherwell vs Celtic on TV
When is kick off? Sunday 25 February 2024
What time is kick off? 12:00 (GMT)
Where is it played? Fir Park
TV channel/ / live stream? Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football
Motherwell team news
Motherwell midfielder Callum Slattery will not be available for this one as he nurses a serious knee injury. He is ruled out for the season, as confirmed by the official club website.
There is some good news for the home team, though. As per the BBC, Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell hopes to have Andy Halliday back to face Celtic this weekend, after he picked up a calf injury which is thought to be nothing serious.
Celtic team news
The biggest boost for Brendan Rodgers heading into this Scottish Premiership clash is that Cameron Carter-Vickers is back in training. The defender has returned from his injury and thought to be in conention for this match. However, Rodgers is likely to be cautious about over-using him too soon after his injury. Great news, nonetheless.
Alistair Johnston has been injured for Celtic with a head injury. Last weekend, Brendan Rodgers said it could be anywhere between a week and 10 days before he returns, so there is a possibility he is available for this one. Since he's not yet trained, though, we would expect him to be rested for the trip to Motherwell, even if only precautionary.
Reo Hatate is another player who is set to miss this match for Celtic. The midfielder is closing in on a return, but it's not likely to be this weekend. He is more likely to be back in action next month.
Predicted Motherwell vs Celtic lineups
Predicted Motherwell lineup vs Celtic: Kelly; Mugabi, McGinn, Casey; Devine, Zdravkovski, Spittal, Paton, Gent; Bair, Obika
Predicted Celtic lineup vs Motherwell: Hart; Ralston, Scales, Welsh, Taylor; McGregor, O'Riley, Bernardo; Maeda, Kyogo, Palma
Motherwell vs Celtic prediction
Celtic usually have a good time against Motherwell and I cannot see this game being any different. The Hoops shouldn't underestimate their opposition, who are in great form at home but Brendan Rodgers' side cannot afford anything less than three points in this match. That said, I will go with Motherwell 1-3 Celtic.
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