Celtic Looks to Avenge Recent Loss Against Surging Motherwell

GLASGOW, Scotland (Interstat) — Celtic will host Motherwell on Saturday in a Scottish Premiership match with significant implications for both sides, as the hosts seek to avenge a rare defeat from their last meeting.

The match at Celtic Park kicks off at 3 p.m. local time on March 14, 2026.

Celtic (17-4-5) enters with momentum from a crucial 1-0 victory over archrival Rangers last Sunday. However, their form has been inconsistent, including a stunning 4-0 loss at Aberdeen on Feb. 28 and a 2-1 defeat at Hibernian on Feb. 22.

Motherwell (14-7-5) arrives as one of the league’s hottest teams, despite a 2-1 loss at Dundee last Saturday that snapped a seven-match unbeaten run. Prior to that, they had won five consecutive league games, outscoring opponents 16-1 during that stretch.

The head-to-head history adds intrigue. In their most recent meeting on Dec. 30, Motherwell secured a shocking 2-0 home win over Celtic. Celtic narrowly won the previous fixture 3-2 at home on Oct. 5.

A statistical projection from Interstat forecasts a 3-1 victory for Celtic.

For Motherwell, a positive result would solidify their push for European qualification. Celtic, meanwhile, aims to maintain pressure at the top of the table. Following this match, Celtic visits Dundee United on March 22. Motherwell’s next fixture is at home against Hibernian on March 21.