Celtic vs St Johnstone Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Dec 2024

Hoops Expected to Win Big

The best way to back Celtic for a victory here is to take the -2.5 on the Asian Handicap. They can beat St Johnstone with at least three goals and the odds of -108 look generous for this to happen.

9 Celtic Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes

Celtic last game was a 4-0 win over Motherwell at Celtic Park. That means it’s now been four home victories on the bounce. Brendan Rodgers' team boasted an incredible 84% of possession and had seven shots on target, with Arne Engels, Daizen Maeda, Nicolas-Gerrit Kuehn and Reo Hatate scoring one goal each.

St Johnstone suffered a third consecutive defeat when losing 2-1 in their previous game. This was at home to Dundee United at McDiarmid Park. The Saints had 51% possession and four shots on goal, while Mackenzie Kirk was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Celtic have enjoyed three straight wins against St Johnstone. Their last encounter saw Celtic leave McDiarmid Park with a 6-0 victory. The previous 10 H2H games have featured nine Celtic victories and one draw.

Celtic have 8 wins and 2 draws, averaging 2.6 goals from 6.5 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts. The Old Firm side have averaged 73.9% possession and 8.8 corners per game, with the opposition getting 0.3 goals from 2.9 shots on goal, 5.4 attempts and 2.8 corners.

Adam Idah is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Arne Engels, Nicolas-Gerrit Kuehn, Reo Hatate and Kyogo Furuhashi each have 3. Leading assistor is Luke McCowan with 3.

St Johnstone have won 2, lost 7 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.1 goals from 7.5 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal. Simo Valakari's men average 55.3% possession, 2.7 corners awarded and 6.8 corners against them, while conceding 1.7 goals from 8.6 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Mackenzie Kirk is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, Nicky Clark has 3, with Graham Carey and Benjamin Mbunga Kimpioka both on 2. Benjamin Mbunga Kimpioka has been top assists provider with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Celtic confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Kasper Schmeichel (GK), Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales, Alex Valle, Paulo Bernardo, Arne Engels, Reo Hatate, Nicolas-Gerrit Kuehn, Kyogo Furuhashi, Hyun-Jun Yang.

St Johnstone confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Joshua Rae (GK), Jack Sanders, Kyle Cameron, Bozo Mikulic, Aaron Essel, Franciszek Franczak, Sven Sprangler, Matt Smith, Andre Raymond, Mackenzie Kirk, Nicky Clark.

Celtic vs St Johnstone Prediction & Betting Tips

We think Celtic can prove too strong in this Premiership clash and that means backing them at -2.5 on the Asian Handicap. We’re excited by the odds of -108 and think that this bet should go well.

The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable stats.

Key Celtic vs St Johnstone league stats:

• The -2.5 line has been covered by Celtic in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -2.5 line has been covered by Celtic in 3 consecutive games at home.

Celtic -2.5 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 51.9% prospect of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtic 3 - 0 St Johnstone

Celtic are available at +510 when it comes to them winning 3-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Celtic vs St Johnstone Odds

The bookies favourites are 93% likely to win the match according to the latest betting odds, with Celtic priced at -1429 to triumph in this Scottish Premiership game. If you want to back the outsider for this match, St Johnstone are available at +2200.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for Premiership matches, with the football betting sites offering Celtic at -5000 and St Johnstone are priced at +1600 for the win.

Full-Time Result

1

-1429

X

+900

2

+2200

Half-Time Result

1

-250

X

+245

2

+950

Double Chance

1X

-10000

12

-2000

X2

+550

Draw No Bet

1

-5000

2

+1600

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -2.5

-118

2 Hcp +2.5

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+260

Over 2.5

-385

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+112

No

-159

Celtic vs St Johnstone Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for Celtic vs St Johnstone team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Premiership squads.

Celtic Team Page St Johnstone Team Page