ST Johnstone vs Celtic Prediction, H2H, Stats & Betting Tips
Scotland · Premiership · Regular Season - 3 · Wed, 9 Sept 2026
Premiership
ST Johnstone
0 - 1
Full time · 9 Sept
Celtic
Celtic rate 74% on combined form and matchup strength.
Also rated:Over 1.5 Goals @ 1.15Both Teams to Score @ 1.62
ST Johnstone: Matches Played 10
W5 Wins
in last 10 games
L3 Losses
in last 10 games
D2 Draws
in last 10 games
Celtic: Matches Played 10
W7 Wins
in last 10 games
L1 Losses
in last 10 games
D2 Draws
in last 10 games
0%
50%
50%
Teams Head to Head Matches
H2H20 April 2025 • FA Cup
LST Johnstone0 5Celtic6 April 2025 • Premiership
WST Johnstone1 0Celtic29 December 2024 • Premiership
LCeltic4 0ST Johnstone28 September 2024 • Premiership
LST Johnstone0 6Celtic16 March 2024 • Premiership
LCeltic3 1ST Johnstone3 December 2023 • Premiership
LST Johnstone1 3Celtic26 August 2023 • Premiership
DCeltic0 0ST Johnstone
Last Matches (ST Johnstone)6 September 2026 • Premiership
WST Johnstone2 1Hibernian
2 September 2026 • Premiership
D
Dundee1 1ST Johnstone29 August 2026 • Premiership
L
Heart Of Midlothian2 1ST Johnstone8 August 2026 • Premiership
L
ST Mirren1 0ST Johnstone2 August 2026 • Premiership
WST Johnstone4 3Kilmarnock
25 July 2026 • League Cup
DST Johnstone1 1East Fife
21 July 2026 • League Cup
L
Inverness CT1 0ST Johnstone18 July 2026 • League Cup
WST Johnstone3 0Morton
14 July 2026 • League Cup
W
Linlithgow Rose0 2ST Johnstone11 July 2026 • Friendlies Clubs
W
Cove Rangers2 4ST Johnstone
Last Matches (Celtic)5 September 2026 • Premiership
WST Mirren1 2Celtic2 September 2026 • Premiership
WCeltic3 0Aberdeen
29 August 2026 • Premiership
WCeltic2 1Falkirk
25 August 2026 • UEFA Champions League
L
Lask Linz5 1Celtic19 August 2026 • UEFA Champions League
WCeltic3 0Lask Linz15 August 2026 • League Cup
W
Dundee Utd0 4Celtic9 August 2026 • Premiership
WKilmarnock1 5Celtic3 August 2026 • Premiership
WCeltic1 0Dundee25 July 2026 • Friendlies Clubs
DCeltic2 2AC Milan
18 July 2026 • Friendlies Clubs
DCeltic1 1Middlesbrough
League Table
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | G | GD | P | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 14-4 | 10 | 18 | LWWWW |
| 2 |  Rangers | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8-4 | 4 | 16 | WWWWW |
| 3 | Heart Of Midlothian | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14-8 | 6 | 13 | DLWWW |
| 4 | Dundee | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9-7 | 2 | 10 | WLDLW |
| 5 | ST Mirren | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8-9 | -1 | 10 | LLLWD |
| 6 | ST Johnstone | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9-10 | -1 | 8 | DLWDL |
| 7 | Aberdeen | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7-8 | -1 | 8 | DWDLL |
| 8 | Dundee Utd | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9-11 | -2 | 8 | WDLWL |
| 9 |  Motherwell | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9-11 | -2 | 8 | LLLWD |
| 10 | Hibernian | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8-11 | -3 | 7 | DLLLW |
| 11 | Falkirk | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6-9 | -3 | 6 | DWDLL |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6-15 | -9 | 5 | DWDLL |
Top Scorers Table
Betting Markets & Predictions
Model expected goals: 2.7
Model estimate from each team's season scoring and conceding rates.
Yes
50.1%
No
49.9%
1X
45%
12
76%
X2
79%
0-1
12%
1-1
11.4%
0-2
10.2%
1-2
9.7%
0-0
7.1%
1-0
6.7%
0-3
5.8%
1-3
5.5%
1 / 1
11.5%
1 / X
4.6%
1 / 2
2.7%
X / 1
8.2%
X / X
14.9%
X / 2
18.1%
2 / 1
1.3%
2 / X
4.6%
2 / 2
34.3%
Model Comparison
Predicted winner: Celtic
Our pick: Away Win at 1.48
Expected goals: 2.7
Source: Our published prediction
Recent Goal Lines
Hit-rate over each team's last 6 matches.
Over 1.5
Over 2.5
Over 3.5
BTTS (Yes)
Goals By Time Period
ST Johnstone
Celtic
ST Johnstone
Celtic
Average Event Minute
ST Johnstone
First goal scored: 50′First goal conceded: 54′First card: 53′
Celtic
First goal scored: 23′First goal conceded: 27′First card: 56′
Season Statistics
| ST Johnstone | Celtic | |
|---|---|---|
| Form | LLDWLD | WWWWWL |
| Played | 7 | 7 |
| Wins | 2 | 6 |
| Draws | 2 | 0 |
| Losses | 3 | 1 |
| Goals for (avg) | 1.3 | 2 |
| Goals against (avg) | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 3 |
| Failed to score | 2 | 1 |
| Biggest win streak | 1 | 6 |
Shots & Passes
Per-game averages over the last 6 matches.
ST Johnstone
Celtic
Trends
5 match streak · Premiership
ST Johnstone have conceded in each of their last 5 matches in Premiership.
5 match streak · Premiership
Celtic have scored in each of their last 5 matches in Premiership.
5 match streak · Premiership
Celtic are unbeaten in their last 5 matches in Premiership.
5 match streak · Premiership
Celtic have won each of their last 5 matches in Premiership.
Upcoming Fixtures Difficulty
ST Johnstone
A · 11 Oct
Aberdeen
3/5H · 17 Oct
Dundee Utd
3/5A · 24 Oct
Rangers
5/5H · 28 Oct
Motherwell
2/5A · 31 Oct
Kilmarnock
1/5H · 7 Nov
Dundee
4/5A · 21 Nov
Falkirk
1/5A · 28 Nov
Dundee Utd
3/5Celtic
A · 11 Oct
Motherwell
2/5A · 15 Oct
Benfica
UnratedH · 18 Oct
Heart Of Midlothian
5/5H · 22 Oct
Celta Vigo
UnratedA · 25 Oct
Hibernian
2/5H · 28 Oct
Dundee Utd
3/5A · 31 Oct
Falkirk
1/5H · 5 Nov
Beşiktaş
UnratedTeam News
ST Johnstone 4-2-3-1
Coach: Simo Valakari
- T. Steward
- M. Todd
- D. Finlayson
- C. Diabate
- E. Alic
- J. Holt
- R. McAlear
- J. Campbell
- J. Cotterill
- T. Steven
- J. Fowler
Celtic 4-2-3-1
Coach: Martin O'Neill
- S. Johnstone
- C. Donovan
- D. Murray
- A. Trusty
- L. Scales
- C. McGregor
- M. Baur
- H. Hassan
- O. Sorensen
- S. Tounekti
- K. Hogh
ST Johnstone vs Celtic Prediction & Tips
ST Johnstone host Celtic in Scotland Premiership at McDiarmid Park. In the current table, ST Johnstone sit 6th on 8 points and Celtic are 1st on 18.
Form: ST Johnstone have taken 2W 1D 2L from their last 5, Celtic 4W 0D 1L from theirs. Over their last 10 matches ST Johnstone average 1.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded; Celtic average 2.4 and 1.1.
In their last 7 meetings ST Johnstone have won 1, Celtic 5 and 1 were drawn, averaging 3.4 goals a game with both teams scoring in 29%.
The feed's model puts ST Johnstone at 0%, the draw at 50% and Celtic at 50%. Its own advice: Combo Winner : Celtic and +1.5 goals.
Our published call was Away Win at 1.48, which landed.
ST Johnstone vs Celtic FAQs
When is the match between ST Johnstone and Celtic?
ST Johnstone v Celtic was played on Wed, 9 September 2026 at 19:00 UTC.
Which league is this match in?
Scotland Premiership, Regular Season - 3.
What is their ranking in the league table this season?
ST Johnstone are 6th in the table, while Celtic are 1st.
What is the prediction for ST Johnstone vs Celtic?
Our prediction is Away Win at odds of 1.48.
Who is most likely to win ST Johnstone vs Celtic?
The draw and Celtic are level at the top: ST Johnstone 0%, draw 50%, Celtic 50%.
Will both teams score in ST Johnstone vs Celtic?
Both teams scored in 60% of ST Johnstone's last 10 matches and 60% of Celtic's last 10.
How accurate is the prediction for this match?
The prediction is based on statistical analysis and the football data available for both teams. Every pick is marked won or lost after full time, so the record can be checked.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions are refreshed as new results, line-ups and odds become available, and finished matches are graded automatically.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. Football betting involves real financial risk and no prediction is a guaranteed outcome. Predictions are informational and entertainment content — bet within your means.
Match Preview
ST Johnstone vs Celtic Prediction & Match Preview
- League:
- Scotland : Premiership
- Date:
- Wed, 9 Sept 2026
- Venue:
- McDiarmid Park, Perth
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