St Johnstone vs Celtic Prediction, Lineups & Odds
Hoops Set for Big Win
Celtic look like an attractive wager at -2 on the Asian Handicap. Grab the 1.88 that the favourites win by more than two goals against St Johnstone and secure money back if the winning margin is two.
Celtic Are 9 From 10 on the Head-to-Head
St Johnstone played out a 3-3 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Global Energy Stadium against Ross County. They recorded three shots on target and had 51% possession, with Nicky Clark bagging two goals and Drey Wright scoring the other.
Celtic claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 2-0 triumph against Hearts at Celtic Park made it five straight wins. They boasted an impressive 75% of possession and had six shots on goal, with Arne Engels and Luke McCowan both on target.
Celtic have beaten St Johnstone in the last two encounters. A 3-1 victory at McDiarmid Park was followed by a 3-1 win at Celtic Park. In the past 10 clashes between these teams, there has been one draw. Celtic have won nine games and St Johnstone zero.
Scottish Premiership | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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1 | ![]() |
33 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 97 | 22 | 75 | 97:22 | 81 |
12 | ![]() |
33 | 8 | 5 | 20 | 33 | 58 | -25 | 33:58 | 29 |
St Johnstone have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 9.4 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. They have averaged 48.3% possession and 5.5 corners per game, conceding 1.6 goals and 5.4 corners from 10.7 attempts and 5.8 shots on goal.
Top scorer is Adama Sidibeh on 5 goals, while Nicky Clark has racked up 3 and Benjamin Mbunga Kimpioka 2. The leading assistor is Graham Carey with 2.
Celtic – Last 10 League GamesCeltic have won all of their past 10 matches, averaging 7.2 shots on goal, 12.4 attempts and 2.9 goals. They average 70.0% possession, 9.2 corners taken and 3.9 corners against them, while 0.4 goals have been conceded from 5.4 attempts and 2.4 shots on goal.
Matthew O'Riley has recorded 5 goals, Kyogo Furuhashi 4, with Callum McGregor and James Forrest both managing 3. James Forrest has been top assists provider with 4 in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
St Johnstone confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Ross Sinclair (GK), Lewis Neilson, Jack Sanders, Kyle Cameron, Drey Wright, Graham Carey, Sven Sprangler, Matt Smith, Andre Raymond, Mackenzie Kirk, Nicky Clark.
Celtic confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Kasper Schmeichel (GK), Alistair Johnston, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales, Greg Taylor, Arne Engels, Callum McGregor, Paulo Bernardo, Nicolas-Gerrit Kuehn, Kyogo Furuhashi, Daizen Maeda.
Expert Scottish Premiership Analysis
The football experts at jeetwin88.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of stats and present the key numbers to our readers.
Key St Johnstone vs Celtic league stats:
St Johnstone vs Celtic Prediction
Celtic -2 have been chalked up at a price of 1.88 on the Asian Handicap. The away team certainly have the potential to deliver the goods in this Scottish Premiership encounter and we really like the available odds.
It’s good to explore all avenues and you might prefer bigger odds about the prediction you want to make. Go ahead and move the line until you’re happy with the price.
Celtic -2 Probability
According to the betting sites, our pick has a 53.3% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
Our Pick
Celtic Asian Hcp -2 @ 1.88
Correct Score Prediction
We’re taking a chance on Celtic to achieve a 4-1 winning scoreline. Odds of 9.50 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.
Latest Correct Score Odds
St Johnstone vs Celtic Odds
Celtic have short betting odds to win and they’re overwhelming 1.14 favourites for this Scottish Premiership clash. This means the bookies give them a 87% chance of winning the game. St Johnstone are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and they can be backed at 15.00.
The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. The Both Teams to Score No option is 1.80 if you think at least one side will fail to score.
Should you want to back St Johnstone to win this Scottish Premiership match, then there is 13.00 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Celtic chalked at 1.04.
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Full Time Result
1
15.00
X
7.50
2
1.14
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Half Time Result
1
11.00
X
3.20
2
1.50
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Double Chance
1X
5.50
12
1.10
X2
1.03
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Both Teams to Score
Yes
1.95
No
1.80
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Draw No Bet
1
13.00
2
1.04
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Asian Handicap
1 Hcp +2.25
1.93
2 Hcp -2.25
1.93
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Total Goals
Under 2.5
3.40
Over 2.5
1.33
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Total Corners
Under 11.5
1.73
Over 11.5
2.00
Best Betting Offers
St Johnstone
Head to Head
St Johnstone vs Celtic
- Scottish Premiership: 29/12 2024 Celtic 4 St Johnstone 0
- Scottish Premiership: 28/09 2024 St Johnstone 0 Celtic 6
- Scottish Premiership: 16/03 2024 Celtic 3 St Johnstone 1
- Scottish Premiership: 03/12 2023 St Johnstone 1 Celtic 3
- Scottish Premiership: 26/08 2023 Celtic 0 St Johnstone 0
- Scottish Premiership: 05/02 2023 St Johnstone 1 Celtic 4
- Scottish Premiership: 24/12 2022 Celtic 4 St Johnstone 1
- Scottish Premiership: 08/10 2022 St Johnstone 1 Celtic 2
- Scottish Premiership: 09/04 2022 Celtic 7 St Johnstone 0
- Scottish Premiership: 26/12 2021 St Johnstone 1 Celtic 3
Team Stats
St Johnstone Stats
Celtic Stats
Full time Result
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 home matches
Full time Results
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 3.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 10 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 6.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 home matches
Corners
- An average of 7.10 corners awarded and 3.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 57.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 75.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 72.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 away matches
Team News
If you’re looking for St Johnstone vs Celtic team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.
We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest Scottish Premiership squads.
St Johnstone vs Celtic Lineups
St Johnstone Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Celtic Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
St Johnstone Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Celtic Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
St Johnstone Substitutes
- 8Cameron MacPherson
- 12Joshua Rae
- 15Aaron Essel
- 17Maksym Kucheriavyi
- 24Joshua McPake
- 33David Keltjens
- 42Ben McCrystal
- 46Franciszek Franczak
- 99Brodie Dair
Celtic Substitutes
- 9Adam Idah
- 11Alex Valle
- 12Viljami Sinisalo
- 13Hyun-Jun Yang
- 14Luke McCowan
- 17Maik Nawrocki
- 41Reo Hatate
- 49James Forrest
- 56Anthony Ralston
Previous St Johnstone Lineups
Previous Celtic Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
St Johnstone Injury Table
Celtic Injury Table
Scottish Premiership Table
2024/2025 Season
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Celtic | 33 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 97:22 | 81 |
2 | Rangers | 33 | 20 | 6 | 7 | 68:35 | 66 |
3 | Hibernian | 33 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 54:41 | 53 |
4 | Dundee United | 33 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 41:40 | 50 |
5 | Aberdeen | 33 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 45:49 | 50 |
6 | St Mirren | 33 | 12 | 5 | 16 | 45:54 | 41 |
7 | Hearts | 33 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 43:44 | 40 |
8 | Motherwell | 33 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 37:56 | 39 |
9 | Kilmarnock | 33 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 38:58 | 35 |
10 | Ross County | 33 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 33:56 | 35 |
11 | Dundee FC | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 50:71 | 34 |
12 | St Johnstone | 33 | 8 | 5 | 20 | 33:58 | 29 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Celtic | 17 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 58:7 | 46 |
2 | Rangers | 16 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 36:10 | 37 |
3 | Hibernian | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 34:20 | 32 |
4 | Aberdeen | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 29:21 | 31 |
5 | Kilmarnock | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 22:17 | 26 |
6 | Hearts | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 23:19 | 24 |
7 | St Mirren | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 25:23 | 24 |
8 | Dundee United | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 21:19 | 24 |
9 | Motherwell | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 21:25 | 23 |
10 | Ross County | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 20:24 | 20 |
11 | Dundee FC | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 32:36 | 19 |
12 | St Johnstone | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 17:25 | 17 |
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