Our prediction for this Scottish Premiership match:
After dropping two points in a goalless draw with Dundee United, Celtic will be aiming to return to winning ways when they host Motherwell to their Celtic Park on Matchday 19. The Hoops are after their fourth consecutive win at home, but the visitors should not be written off just yet. Former Norwich forward Adam Idah is pushing for a start, while midfielder James McCarthy remains on the sidelines with injury.
The Well, on the other hand, head into the Boxing Day clash following a 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock. Last time out, the two sides played out a 1-1 draw in Glasgow, but we are tempted to bet on the league leaders this time out as they have turned their Celtic Park into a real fortress. Dan Casey is banned for the visiting side, while all Callachan, Robinson, and Slattery are out of contention with injuries.
Highlighted Team (Celtic):
The Celtic Football Club boasts a proud over 100-year long history which has made The Bhoys a global brand thanks to their unprecedented social awareness that dates to the very beginnings of this Scottish club. Celtic was founded in 1887 with the purpose of alleviating poverty in the immigrant Irish population in the East End of Glasgow by raising money to help their fellow citizens.
The charity legacy continues to this day with Celtic still preserving their charitable traditions through the Celtic FC Foundation. The Celts play their home matches at Celtic Park in front of 60,000 people. One of the two most successful football clubs in Scotland with 47 Scottish League Championship titles to their name, Celtic have a long-standing fierce rivalry with Rangers, with the clubs known as the Old Firm.
European Cup winners from season 1966-67 and runners-up two years later, Celtic have been regular in European competitions since their first appearance in 1962-63. Their other most standout results have been runners-up in the EUFA Cup in 2003 and Intercontinental Cup in 1967.