Brendan Rodgers’ side make the short trip to Fir Park on Saturday looking to maintain their imposing lead at the top of the table.
To say Celtic have been dominant in the Scottish Premiership this season is somewhat of an understatement.
The Bhoys have played three less games than their nearest challengers yet still hold an eight point lead at the summit; it is too early to be popping champagne corks but the destination of the title looks sealed before most Christmas trees have gone up.
The latest team to try and stop them in their tracks are Motherwell, who sit sixth but are just two points off the bottom due to the highly condensed nature of the lower half of the table.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers celebrates last weekend’s Scottish League Cup triumph
The Key Battle – Chris Cadden vs Tom Rogic
The battle between the two goalscoring midfielders will be crucial in this match.
Local lad and academy graduate Cadden has impressed for the hosts this season and been rewarded with a new contract as a result, while Rogic excelled in Celtic’s League Cup final triumph last weekend.
Celtic’s Tomas Rogic in action with Borussia Monchengladbach’s Jannik Vestergaard
Last Meeting:
Goals from Scott Sinclair and Moussa Dembele secured a 2-0 win for Celtic in October’s league meeting at Parkhead.
You have to go back to April 2013 for the last time Motherwell won this fixture, when three quick goals either side of half-time saw them run out 3-1 winners.
Celtic’s Patrick Roberts with Scott Sinclair appluads fans after the match
Recent league form – most recent last:
Motherwell – LLWLWL
Celtic – WWWWWW
Who’s the ref?
Kevin Clancy takes charge at Fir Park in what will be his 17th game of the season.
The previous 16 have seen 58 yellow cards and one red.
Motherwell manager Mark McGhee
What time is kick off?
The game starts at 12.15pm on Saturday lunchtime.
Where can I watch it?
Sky Sports 5 are showing this clash, with build-up beginning at 12pm.
Odds
Motherwell – 12/1
Draw – 11/2
Celtic – 1/5
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