Celtic XI vs Motherwell – Predicted lineup and team news | OneFootball

Celtic visit Fir Park to face Motherwell in their final Scottish Premiership game of 2025. 

The ‘Well sit fourth with 30 points across 19 outings, while Celtic occupy second place with 38 points from 18 games. Hearts top the table with 41 points from 18 matches, leaving the Hoops three points adrift but with a fixture to spare.

Bhoys boss Wilfried Nancy has engineered a revival following a rocky beginning to his stint. He endured four straight losses in his initial matches — a dismal run not witnessed at the club since 1978 — yet has now notched consecutive triumphs. Their latest came via an exciting 4-2 success against Livingston at Almondvale, powered by Benjamin Nygren’s double that lifts his tally to 10 strikes this term.

Celtic team news

Nancy continues to miss pivotal players Cameron Carter-Vickers, Alistair Johnston, Jota, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Callum Osmand through injury. Marcelo Saracchi remains questionable with hamstring trouble. Sebastian Tounekti and Michel-Ange Balikwisha are also absent, committed to their countries’ Africa Cup of Nations campaigns.

Veteran shot-stopper Kasper Schmeichel sat out the Almondvale journey with a minor knock, handing Finnish custodian Viljami Sinisalo just his fourth league outing. The Dane should be back between the posts here. Even amid the growing casualty list, Celtic display grit, claiming victories in their past two assignments.

Celtic predicted lineup

Possible Celtic starting XI: Schmeichel; Ralston, Trusty, Tierney; Hyun-Jun, Engels, McGregor, McCowan; Nygren, Maeda; Kenny

When will the match kick off?

The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Tuesday, 30th December.

How to watch Motherwell vs Celtic?

United Kingdom viewers can catch the Scottish Premiership match of Motherwell vs Celtic live on Premier Sports 1. Premier Sports is available on Sky, Virgin, STV Player and Amazon Prime Video.

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