Celtic Interceptions Stats 2026/2027
Celtic Interceptions Stats 2026/2027
Celtic have recorded 58 interceptions across 7 Scottish Premiership games in 2026/2027, averaging 8.3 per match.
Celtic Interceptions: Form & Insights
Over their last 10 games, Celtic are averaging 8.3 interceptions per match - C. McGregor leads that period with 9. Use the match-by-match table above to compare interceptions game by game, with home and away filters ahead of Celtic vs Motherwell on 11.10.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many interceptions do Celtic average per game?
Celtic average 8.3 interceptions per Scottish Premiership game in 2026/2027, based on 7 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 8.3 per match.
How do Celtic's interceptions break down home vs away?
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Celtic's interceptions totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2026/2027.
Celtic player interceptions rates
| Player |
Position |
Apps |
Interceptions |
Per game |
1+ hit rate |
| Callum McGregor | midfielder | 9 | 15 | 1.67 | 78% |
| Colby Donovan | defender | 9 | 11 | 1.22 | 67% |
| Cameron Carter-Vickers | defender | 9 | 9 | 1 | 67% |
| Liam Scales | defender | 7 | 9 | 1.29 | 86% |
| Mika Baur | attacker | 8 | 8 | 1 | 75% |
| Auston Trusty | defender | 9 | 6 | 0.67 | 44% |
| Kieran Tierney | defender | 7 | 5 | 0.71 | 43% |
| Arne Engels | midfielder | 2 | 4 | 2 | 100% |
| Reo Hatate | midfielder | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 100% |
| Benjamin Nygren | attacker | 10 | 2 | 0.2 | 20% |
| Kasper Høgh | attacker | 7 | 2 | 0.29 | 29% |
| Hyun-jun Yang | attacker | 7 | 2 | 0.29 | 29% |
| Haissem Hassan | attacker | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 40% |
| Luke McCowan | midfielder | 3 | 2 | 0.67 | 67% |
| Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain | midfielder | 2 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Alistair Johnston | defender | 2 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Camilo Durán | attacker | 9 | 1 | 0.11 | 11% |
| Sebastian Tounekti | attacker | 4 | 1 | 0.25 | 25% |
| Oliver Sørensen | midfielder | 3 | 1 | 0.33 | 33% |
| Dane Murray | defender | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 50% |
| Viljami Sinisalo | goalkeeper | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| James Forrest | attacker | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sam Johnstone | goalkeeper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Anthony Ralston | defender | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Callum Osmand | attacker | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Celtic interceptions match by match
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Venue |
Score |
Team interceptions |
Opposition interceptions |
Match total |
Top player |
| 20 Sep 2026 | Scottish Premiership | Rangers | Home | 0-1 | 8 | | | |
| 17 Sep 2026 | Europa League | Ferencvárosi | Home | 1-3 | 13 | | | |
| 9 Sep 2026 | Scottish Premiership | St. Johnstone | Away | 0-1 | 5 | | | |
| 5 Sep 2026 | Scottish Premiership | St. Mirren | Away | 1-2 | 11 | | | |
| 2 Sep 2026 | Scottish Premiership | Aberdeen | Home | 3-0 | 4 | | | |
| 29 Aug 2026 | Scottish Premiership | Falkirk | Home | 2-1 | 9 | | | |
| 25 Aug 2026 | Champions League | LASK Linz | Away | 5-1 | 12 | | | |
| 19 Aug 2026 | Champions League | LASK Linz | Home | 3-0 | 7 | | | |
| 9 Aug 2026 | Scottish Premiership | Kilmarnock | Away | 1-5 | 11 | | | |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Scottish Premiership | Dundee | Home | 1-0 | 10 | | | |
Celtic interceptions 2026/2027: last 10 games
- Interceptions for per game
- 8.4
- Interceptions against per game
- 11.3
- Match total interceptions per game
- 19.7
- Games
- 10
- League rank for match interceptions
- 2 of 12
Celtic Interceptions for 2026/2027 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 4.5 % |
Over 6.5 % |
Over 8.5 % |
Over 10.5 % |
Over 12.5 % |
| Home | 6 | 7.67 | 83% | 67% | 50% | 17% | 0% |
| Away | 4 | 9.5 | 100% | 75% | 75% | 50% | 0% |
| Overall | 10 | 8.4 | 90% | 70% | 60% | 30% | 0% |
Celtic Interceptions against 2026/2027 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 4.5 % |
Over 6.5 % |
Over 8.5 % |
Over 10.5 % |
Over 12.5 % |
| Home | 6 | 11.5 | 100% | 100% | 67% | 50% | 50% |
| Away | 4 | 11 | 100% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 25% |
| Overall | 10 | 11.3 | 100% | 80% | 60% | 50% | 40% |
Celtic Match total 2026/2027 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 14.5 % |
Over 16.5 % |
Over 18.5 % |
Over 20.5 % |
Over 22.5 % |
| Home | 6 | 19.17 | 83% | 83% | 50% | 33% | 33% |
| Away | 4 | 20.5 | 75% | 75% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Overall | 10 | 19.7 | 80% | 80% | 50% | 40% | 40% |
Celtic Team interceptions 2026/2027: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Team interceptions |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Interceptions / match | 8.4 | 7.67 | 9.5 |
| Interceptions over 4.5 | 90% | 83% | 100% |
| Interceptions over 6.5 | 70% | 67% | 75% |
| Interceptions over 8.5 | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Interceptions over 10.5 | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Interceptions over 12.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Celtic Interceptions against 2026/2027: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Interceptions against |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Interceptions against / match | 11.3 | 11.5 | 11 |
| Interceptions against over 4.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Interceptions against over 6.5 | 80% | 100% | 50% |
| Interceptions against over 8.5 | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Interceptions against over 10.5 | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Interceptions against over 12.5 | 40% | 50% | 25% |
Celtic Match interceptions 2026/2027: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Match interceptions |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Match interceptions / match | 19.7 | 19.17 | 20.5 |
| Match interceptions over 14.5 | 80% | 83% | 75% |
| Match interceptions over 16.5 | 80% | 83% | 75% |
| Match interceptions over 18.5 | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Match interceptions over 20.5 | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Match interceptions over 22.5 | 40% | 33% | 50% |
Celtic interceptions match by match 2026/2027
Scottish Premiership interceptions table 2026/2027: every team's interceptions per game
Celtic interceptions against top-half and bottom-half teams 2026/2027
| Opponents |
Games |
For per game |
Against per game |
Match total per game |
Over 18.5 % |
| Vs top six | 24 | 7.79 | 8.92 | 16.71 | 38% |
| Vs top half | 24 | 7.79 | 8.92 | 16.71 | 38% |
| Vs bottom half | 21 | 6.62 | 9.76 | 16.38 | 29% |
| Vs bottom six | 21 | 6.62 | 9.76 | 16.38 | 29% |
Celtic interceptions per game by competition, last three seasons
| Competition |
Season |
Games |
For per game |
Against per game |
Match total per game |
Over 18.5 % |
| Scottish Premiership | 2026/2027 | 7 | 8.29 | 10.29 | 18.57 | 43% |
| Champions League | 2026/2027 | 2 | 7.5 | 14 | 21.5 | 50% |
| Europa League | 2026/2027 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 100% |
| Scottish Premiership | 2025/2026 | 38 | 7.05 | 9.13 | 16.18 | 32% |
| Europa League | 2025/2026 | 10 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 16 | 30% |
| Champions League | 2025/2026 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 100% |
| Scottish Premiership | 2024/2025 | 38 | 5.82 | 9.97 | 15.79 | 32% |
| Champions League | 2024/2025 | 10 | 9.3 | 8.7 | 18 | 50% |
Celtic next three opponents: interceptions per game this season
| Kick-off |
Opponent |
Their match total |
Their interceptions for |
Their interceptions against |
Match total at that venue |
For at that venue |
Against at that venue |
| Sun 11 Oct 11:00 | Motherwell (away) | 14.86 | 5.71 | 9.14 | 14 | 4.67 | 9.33 |
| Thu 15 Oct 19:00 | Benfica (away) | 16.57 | 7.43 | 9.14 | 17.67 | 5.67 | 12 |
| Sun 18 Oct 14:00 | Hearts (home) | 15.29 | 7.29 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 6 |
Celtic players with the most games of 1+ interceptions 2026/2027
Celtic players with the most games of 2+ interceptions 2026/2027
Motherwell interceptions match by match, last 10 games (next opponent)
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Score |
Interceptions for |
Interceptions against |
Match total |
1st-half total |
| 19 Sep | Scottish Premiership | Dundee (A) | 2-1 | 5 | 6 | 11 | - |
| 15 Sep | Scottish Premiership | Aberdeen (H) | 0-4 | 5 | 12 | 17 | - |
| 5 Sep | Scottish Premiership | Rangers (A) | 1-0 | 8 | 12 | 20 | - |
| 2 Sep | Scottish Premiership | Dundee Utd (H) | 3-0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | - |
| 30 Aug | Scottish Premiership | St. Mirren (A) | 3-3 | 3 | 9 | 12 | - |
| 27 Aug | Europa Conference League | Freiburg (A) | 4-1 | 8 | 5 | 13 | - |
| 20 Aug | Europa Conference League | Freiburg (H) | 1-3 | 7 | 8 | 15 | - |
| 9 Aug | Scottish Premiership | Falkirk (H) | 0-0 | 6 | 11 | 17 | - |
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