Celtic return to Fir Park on Sunday facing the threat of a fourth consecutive defeat, a run that would see manager Martin O'Neill equal the disastrous losing streak endured by his predecessor Wilfried Nancy.
The Irishman has had a marathon international break to stew on three straight losses, two against fierce rivals Rangers either side of a Europa League defeat to Ferencvaros. A loss to Motherwell in the lunchtime kick-off would match the four-game losing run Nancy suffered during his short-lived reign in December 2025, the first time Celtic had lost four in a row since the legendary Jock Stein in 1978.
Record Sport predictions
The Record Sport team have had their say on the huge game in Lanarkshire, with Celtic sitting top of the table despite their recent woes. Motherwell, under Alfred Johansson, are also desperate to find form after their own three-game losing streak before the break.
Michael Gannon expects a tight contest, predicting Motherwell 1-2 Celtic. Ryan McDonald tips a goal fest at Fir Park, forecasting Motherwell 2-3 Celtic, saying a fourth straight defeat is unthinkable for O'Neill, who has had three weeks to prepare his response.
Mixed forecasts
Anthony Evans believes Motherwell will be smelling blood but sees Celtic just edging it, predicting Motherwell 0-1 Celtic. Daniel Caw points to Celtic's unbeaten run after an international break last season and the likes of Høgh, Hassan and Duran being due a performance, predicting Motherwell 1-2 Celtic.
Scott McDermott expects goals and a share of the spoils, predicting Motherwell 2-2 Celtic, while Robbie Copeland notes Celtic were flying in the league before their brutal run and fancies the defending champions to win comfortably, predicting Motherwell 0-2 Celtic.
