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Motherwell vs Celtic predicted line-ups: Oxlade-Chamberlain tipped to support Høgh

Motherwell host Celtic at Fir Park on Sunday 11 October at 12pm. Expected line-ups, team news and TV details for the Scottish Premiership match.

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Motherwell v Celtic: predicted line-ups

Motherwell vs Celtic predicted line-ups feature Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain behind Kasper Høgh as the visitors target their seventh Scottish Premiership win of the season.

Sunday’s match at Fir Park kicks off at 12pm BST. Celtic collected 18 points from their opening seven league games, while Motherwell took eight.

These are predicted teams. Neither club has confirmed its starting line-up.

Motherwell vs Celtic predicted line-ups

Celtic are expected to pair Luke McCowan and Callum McGregor in midfield, with Camilo Durán and Sebastian Tounekti joining Oxlade-Chamberlain behind Høgh.

Colby Donovan could start at right-back, with Kieran Tierney on the opposite flank and Cameron Carter-Vickers partnering Auston Trusty centrally.

Celtic predicted XI: Sinisalo; Donovan, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Tierney; McCowan, McGregor; Durán, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Tounekti; Høgh.

Motherwell are expected to start Sam Palmer-Houlden up front, supported by Tawanda Maswanhise, Alex Lowry and Ibrahim Said.

Motherwell predicted XI: Paulsen; Sparrow, Girdwood-Reich, Moormann, Longelo; Fadinger, Hodge; Maswanhise, Lowry, Said; Palmer-Houlden.

Johnston and McGinn unavailable

Celtic defender Alistair Johnston is absent with a leg injury, while Motherwell’s Paul McGinn is unavailable following knee surgery.

Celtic have conceded four goals in seven league matches, compared with Motherwell’s 11. The hosts have won once in their last five league outings.

Steven McLean is the referee.

What channel is Motherwell vs Celtic on?

Sky Sports’ Scottish Premiership listings confirm coverage on Sky Sports Football from 11am, ahead of the midday kick-off.

Streaming is available through Sky Go and NOW. Our Motherwell vs Celtic TV guide has further viewing details.

Follow our football coverage for confirmed teams and match reaction.

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