St Johnstone vs Celtic Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Sep 2024

Hoops Set for Big Win

Celtic look like an attractive wager at -2 on the Asian Handicap. Grab the -114 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.

Head-to-Head Statistics

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.

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 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.

St Johnstone vs Celtic Prediction & Betting Tips

Celtic -2 have been chalked up at a price of -114 on the Asian Handicap. The away team certainly have the potential to deliver the goods in this Premiership encounter and we really like the available odds.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.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:

• The -2 line has been covered by Celtic in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +2 line hasn’t been covered by St Johnstone in 4 of their last 10 games against Celtic.

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.

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.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

St Johnstone 1 - 4 Celtic

We’re taking a chance on Celtic to achieve a 4-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +850 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

St Johnstone vs Celtic Odds

Celtic have short betting odds to win and they’re overwhelming -699 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 +1400.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds.

Should you want to back St Johnstone to win this Premiership match, then there is +1200 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Celtic chalked at -2500.

Full-Time Result

1

+1400

X

+650

2

-699

Half-Time Result

1

+1000

X

+220

2

-200

Double Chance

1X

+450

12

-1000

X2

-3333

Draw No Bet

1

+1200

2

-2500

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +2.25

-108

2 Hcp -2.25

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+240

Over 2.5

-300

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-105

No

-125

St Johnstone vs Celtic Lineups & 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 Premiership squads.

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