CELTIC visit Motherwell in the SPFL on Friday night and the contrast in the sides' results last weekend couldn't have been more different.
Motherwell crashed out of the Scottish Cup to Albion Rovers and 24 hours later Celtic hammered Hearts 7-0 with a sublime display at Tynecastle.
Fir Park boss Stuart McCall insisted it was his most embarrassing moment in football – so he'll know how Jambos boss Gary Locke is feeling.
The Hearts gaffer suffered as Celtic hit seven past his men last Sunday and you have to fear the worst for Well.
Looking at Friday's game all I can see is a comprehensive win for the SPFL champions. And here's the good news – Celtic are backable at a best 4-7 with Paddy Power to win and also tempt at 11-8 with McBookie minus one goal.
I tipped them to beat Hearts by three or more and Celtic -2 will be jumped on at 10-3 with Ladbrokes by punters who expect a repeat rout.
Hearts stood off their rivals and let them play but Celtic were classy and clinical with goals coming from all over the park – Kris Commons, Joe Ledley, Scott Brown and even Mikael Lustig.
So while it's easier to pick a winner tonight choosing a first scorer is trickier. In the end I'm siding with Commons at 5-1 with the likes of William Hill after his Tynecastle treble took his tally to six in five Premiership games, including one versus Well in October.
Motherwell are 5-1 with Coral while the draw pays 10-3 at bet365.
Celtic to win and both to score has a chance at 12-5 with Coral as the clean sheet at Hearts was the Hoops' first in six games.
However, if you can't score against the wee Rovers what chance have you got against the big Bhoys?
Recommended Bets
Celtic -1
(11-8, McBookie)
Celtic -2
(10-3, Ladbrokes)
Commons to score first
(5-1, William Hill)
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Commons fgs is also 5/1 at Betfred, but doubled if he gets a second, trebled if he gets a third.
My bets :
Commons first
Commons anytime
3-1 Celtic
Robbie d, well mentioned – it’s the place to go for Suarez bets.
Done celtic ht ft 13/10 plus commons anytime 6/4
MOTHERWELL VS CELTIC TIPS
I’m going for third winning week in a row with First Goalscorer. I hit Commons twice and plenty of you were on him @ 15/2. Although he’s joint favourite to score first tomorrow I’m going with Charlie Mulgrew and Van Dijk. I can’t make my mind up which player to bet on so I have to back both. At big odds I don’t think there will be any complaints should one of them score first.
Recommended bets:
Charlie Mulgrew First Goal @ 16/1
Charlie Mulgrew First Goal 1-20 mins @ 35/1
Charlie Mulgrew to score anytime @ 6/1
Van Dijk First Goal @ 33/1
Van Dijk to score anytime @ 12/1
Good luck everyone whatever you
Choose!!
Celtic -2 is 10/3 on Ladbrokes, 27/20 for -2 is actually a worse price than the quoted 11/8 for the -1!
Cammy, sorry that’s my fault. The 27-20 at Ladbrokes is -1. It’s 10-3 at Ladbrokes for -2.
Mr F i won the DD comp nearly 5 wks ago and still havent received the free bet from betfred.ive emailed the admins but no reply
Paul, I’ll let them know.
celyic -1,1.5 odds at bet 365 2.075
Commons anytime 6-4 @ bet 365 :) mr f do you think ledley anytime is worth backing @ 4-1?
Celtic -2 is 7/2 at Paddy Power. Don’t see that price lasting. Reckon Celtic will cover it especially with big Mick McManus at the back for Motherwell. He’s always good for an OG.
If you fancy a big win for Celtic, Celtic to score 4 or more is 5/1 and 5 or more 14/1.
Just a heads up, got Celtic -1 @ 29/20 with William Hill, best price I’ve seen so far.
Am all about the score and win tonight for Celtic. It won’t be another 3 4-0 tonight but I think Celtic will have enough class to see it through. 2-1 3-1 for me .
I just read this…
“Tom Rogic, Dylan McGeouch and James Forrest are all doubts and Georgios Samaras and Nir Biton have missed the last two days training with a virus”
Do you not think it will have a big affect?
Cheapshot, of those only Samaras has been a regular this season and he missed the 7-0 win at Hearts.
don,t think James Forrest is mentally up for it just now due to circumstances outwith football
Im on Celtic Straight @ 8/15 £300
Celtic -1 @ 29/20 £100
Celtic -2 @ 15/4 £100
All odds currently with William Hill
Good luck lads =)
Cheers mr f
Coral`s better odds coupon,MIN.TREBLE! Man C 5/6,Liverpool 1/3,Derby 10/11,QPR 8/11 & Dundee UTD 1/2 to name but a few!
Celtic O2.5 team goals 13/8 at bet365 is a stand out for me,they also offer Celtic win &O2.5 match goals at 21/20
i like the over 4.5g @9/2 with ladbrokes
i can see this being 5-0 or 5-1, to celtic.
wohoo!
Motherwell v Celtic
Draw
Odds: 4.600 betvictor
Motherwell won the two home games last season so it will be tough game as Motherwell will be looking to get a bit of pride back after last weeks Scottish Cup defeat
Malky, Motherwell were much better last season. Badly missing Higdon and Law for starters, also the keeper Randolph.
commons to score anytime 500pound 11/10 im waiting for my cash.good luk lads.
I’m with you on this one Malcolm, Motherwell have won their last two at home against Celtic, add to that they will be battling after the defeat to Albion Rovers, i would be cautious about this game, i do think Celtic will have the class to win but not by the four or five most people think…I’m going for over 3.5 cards @ 10/11 as i think the well will be fired up for this…
GL tonight gents
Motherwell a shadow of last seasons team. Yes they’re 3rd in the league but their goal difference I think is a good indicator of how good they really are! Said it weeks ago before they played dundee utd but reckon McCall is regretting not taking blades job in the summer. Nothing is set in stone but can’t see anything but a good win for celts tonight.
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Good work MrF on Commons for 1st goal!
Wish i had of backed him now lol
Fortune favours the brave Roughpicks :-)
CHEERS DEANO HAD TWO M8 XMAS COMING GOT KIDS U NO.plus im rangers fan.
Thanks for the tips guys. I went with Celtic to score 3+ set me up nicely for the weekend. Going for man city and Chelsea 2+ pays nearly 3/1
All 4 of my bets look like coming in :-)
Celtic
Celtic -1
Celtic -2
Celtic, Juventus & Utrecht Treble :-)
£985 profit
Celtic to score 4 or more 5/1 won
Celtic to score 5 or more 14/1 won
Celtic win and over 2.5 goals WON
Celtic -1 WON
Celtic -2 WON
Commons first goal scorer WON
Commons anytime WON
Stokes anytime WON
England to play Italy in the world cup first match WON
Now just need both Suarez and either Aguero or Negredo to score first and both Hednersford and Altrincham to win to get over a grand :)
Mr F. blinder! More of the same over the weekend! Cheers.
Good start the weekend mr f :-)
Nice wee double on
Celtic -1
Port v -1
In also commons fig thanks for the tips
You know me Paul I canny back Celtic even though you know they’ll win that was next best thing
Malky, I know but the handicap prices on the game were too good to ignore. I played quite safe with Celtic, Celtic -1 and Celtic -2.
Arrrr, an excellent call Cap’n