Motherwell will embark on a new chapter this Sunday as they host Celtic at Fir Park, live on Sky Sports. The match marks the beginning of life without former manager Stuart Kettlewell, who parted ways with the club earlier in the week. As Motherwell seeks to regroup, they face a formidable opponent in Celtic, who arrives with a remarkable record.
Celtic enters the match with an impressive streak, remaining unbeaten in their last 19 visits to Fir Park across all competitions. The Hoops have dominated their recent encounters, winning each of their last ten matches against Motherwell by an aggregate score of 33-6. This statistic looms large as Motherwell aims to turn the tide.
In other fixtures, Kilmarnock also looks to maintain momentum as they take on Dundee United. Kilmarnock is currently unbeaten in four Scottish Premiership matches against Dundee United, marking their longest undefeated run against the team since 2006. They will aim to extend this streak and further solidify their standing in the league.
Meanwhile, Hearts are riding high on confidence with an unbeaten run in their last five Premiership games. They can climb to eighth place if they secure a victory over Dundee on Saturday. However, their historical struggles at Ibrox present a challenge, as Hearts have not won there since a 1-1 draw in 2017.
Hibernian is enjoying a strong run as well, remaining unbeaten in their last eight matches in the Scottish Premiership. Their consistency has positioned them favorably as they look to build on their success. In contrast, Aberdeen has struggled recently, managing only four points from their last 13 league games after a strong start to the season.
St Mirren is poised for a crucial match that could return them to the top six. Star forward Toyosi Olusanya has already found the net seven times this season, surpassing his entire tally from the previous term. A win against Aberdeen would be significant for St Mirren's aspirations.
Aberdeen, despite their recent struggles, has shown signs of resilience by avoiding defeat in their last two encounters against Hibernian, scoring seven goals in that span. However, they will need to find consistent form to climb up the league standings.
Ross County has turned a corner with three consecutive victories away from home. Their recent performances indicate a newfound strength as they aim to continue their upward trajectory in the league. Meanwhile, Hearts has also been impressive, collecting more points than all but Rangers in January, with four wins in their last five encounters against Dundee.
Tony Docherty's side at Kilmarnock is determined to break their winless streak at home. Despite drawing with both Celtic and Rangers recently, they seek to convert those performances into victories to boost their morale.
At the bottom of the table, St Johnstone achieved a crucial victory last time out. Another win at St Mirren could bring them within four points of safety, intensifying the battle for survival as the season progresses.
Celtic may see Jota return to action after his recent recovery from Rennes, while Adam Idah will look to build on his midweek double in their Champions League defeat against Aston Villa. Philippe Clement's side remains unbeaten at home this season and Cyriel Dessers aims to score in three consecutive league games for the first time.
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