Probable Lineups
3-4-3
4-3-3
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.7
Average Ratings
7
(6.8)
26.5
Average Age
27.6
182.8
Average Height (cm)
178.4
(0.8)
1
Shots pg
1.5
(1.2)
(53%)
55%
Aerial Duel Success
53%
(53%)
(0.5)
0.4
Dribbles pg
0.6
(0.6)
(1.5)
1.1
Tackles pg
1
(1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.
Missing Players
Motherwell
Celtic
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calum Butcher | Out | 6.27 | |
| Jonathan Obika | Out | 6.2 | |
| Mika Biereth | Out | 6.83 | |
| Pape Souaré | Doubtful | 6.38 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liel Abada | Out | 6.5 | |
| James McCarthy | Out | N/A | |
| Cameron Carter-Vickers | Out | 7.1 | |
| Joe Hart | Out | 6.57 | |
| Stephen Welsh | Doubtful | 6.41 | |
| Maik Nawrocki | Doubtful | 6.74 | |
| Marco Tilio | Doubtful | 6.1 | |
| Nathaniel Phillips | Doubtful | 6.53 |
Team News
Motherwell
Celtic
- Stuart Kettlewell named just one change from Motherwell's 1-0 defeat against St Mirren at Fir Park, before they fell to another loss at Ibrox against Rangers by the same scoreline.
- Paul McGinn was sent off after two yellow cards in the win at Tynecastle, so missed the match against St Mirren. Shane Blaney had previously replaced him, to accompany Bevis Mugabi and Dan Casey in the Well's back three.
- Stephen O'Donnell and Brodie Spencer continued at right and left wing-back respectively. Harry Paton and Lennon Miller started in Motherwell's midfield once again with Callum Slattery and Blair Spittal supporting lone striker Theo Bair.
- Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers made one change to the Celts side that lost their Champions League opener 2-0 to Dutch side Feyenoord in Rotterdam, before responding with a 3-0 victory away to Livingston last Saturday lunchtime.
- Joe Hart received the first red card of his career against Livi, so Scott Bain will start between the sticks. Greg Taylor, Liam Scales, Gustaf Lagerbielke and Alistair Johnston continued as the back four in front of either goalkeeper.
- James Forrest replaced Luis Palma to start in West Lothian, but he was the player sacrificed for goalkeeper Bain to take to the field. Despite Celtic's numerical disadvantage, they went on to score a further two goals and claim three points.
