Celtic XI vs Motherwell – Predicted lineup and team news

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·13 May 2026

Celtic XI vs Motherwell – Predicted lineup and team news

Celtic travel to face Motherwell on Wednesday night in their final away game of the Scottish Premiership season.

They sit second in the table with 76 points from 36 games, just one point behind leaders Hearts, making this a crucial fixture in the title race.

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Celtic head into the match in excellent form, winning their last six matches in all competitions. Their recent run includes an impressive 3-1 win over Rangers in the Old Firm derby, along with league victories against Hibernian (2-1) and Falkirk (3-1). They have also found the net in 15 of their last 16 league matches.

In case Celtic loses and Hearts win, then Hearts will win the league with one match still remaining.l

Celtic team news

Martin O’Neill is dealing with several injury problems ahead of this game.

Cameron Carter-Vickers is out for the rest of the season with an Achilles injury, while goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel remains unavailable due to a shoulder issue. Defenders Julian Araujo (thigh) and Colby Donovan (hamstring) are also sidelined.

In the attack, Tomas Cvancara is ruled out with a groin injury, and Jota is unavailable because of a knee problem.

Although Callum Osmand has returned to training after hamstring surgery, he is not expected to start.

Despite the injury concerns, Celtic need a win to keep their title hopes alive going into the final day.