Probable Lineups
4-3-3
5-4-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.8)
7
Average Ratings
6.6
(6.5)
26.3
Average Age
26.6
180.9
Average Height (cm)
183.9
(1.2)
1.3
Shots pg
0.9
(0.8)
(53%)
56%
Aerial Duel Success
54%
(53%)
(0.7)
0.6
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.6)
(1.1)
1
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.
Missing Players
Celtic
Motherwell
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liel Abada | Out | 6.5 | |
| James McCarthy | Out | N/A | |
| Reo Hatate | Out | 6.89 | |
| Daizen Maeda | Out | 6.88 | |
| Marco Tilio | Doubtful | 6.1 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pape Souaré | Out | 6.38 | |
| Paul McGinn | Doubtful | 6.65 | |
| Lennon Miller | Doubtful | 6.71 |
Team News
Celtic
Motherwell
- Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers named two changes to the Celts side that won was embarrassed 6-0 by Atletico Madrid in their Champions League meeting, before the Hoops hammered Aberdeen by the same scoreline before the break.
- Joe Hart remained between the sticks, behind an unchanged back four. Benfica loanee Paulo Bernardo dropped onto the bench, as Odin Holm joined club captain Callum McGregor and Matt O'Riley in midfield.
- Hyun-Jun Yang replaced the injured Daizen Maeda on the flank and opened the scoring against the Dons, with Luis Palma on the other side, supporting Kyogo Furuhashi up front. Hyun-Gyu Oh came off the bench to bag a brace in the recent rout.
- Stuart Kettlewell named one changes after Motherwell bounced back from two down to draw 2-2 with St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park, before they lost 2-1 to Hearts at Fir Park prior to the international break.
- Shane Blaney and Calum Butcher continued alongside Dan Casey in the Steelmen's back three. Stephen O'Donnell took the injured Paul McGinn's place at right wing-back as Blair Spittal moved back to left wing-back.
- Callum Slattery and Harry Paton were the duo in the middle of Motherwell's midfield quartet. Theo Bair took Brodie Spencer's place in the team, starting alongside Conor Wilkinson in support of Mika Biereth in attack.
