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Celtic vs St Johnstone Prediction & Betting Tips - Scottish Premiership
by Thobelani Moyo | in Scottish Premiership Predictions
Celtic plays host to St. Johnstone at Celtic Park in the 20th round of the Scottish Premiership. Celtic are leading at the top with a 12-point cushion, while St. Johnstone are anchored at the bottom of the table. Below is our prediction for the match.
After a stuttering display against Dundee United that saw the spoilers being shared in a goalless draw, Celtic managed to redeem themselves on Thursday as they defeated Motherwell 4-0 at home.
An impressive start to the season currently sees the Bhoys as the only team in the league yet to suffer defeat in their last 17 games (W15, D2). They also boast the best offensive (48) and defensive (4 goals against) records in the league.
Brendan Rodgers' men return to Celtic Park where they've been unassailable this season. They have avoided defeat in their last eight games recording seven wins and one draw.
St. Johnstone, on the other hand, will be disappointed not to have secured maximum points in their 2-1 home defeat against Dundee United.
The Saints have not only been in a slump this season but are under threat of being relegated to the second division with just four wins from their 19 games.
Simo Valakari's men have lost three consecutive league matches and are winless in their last five since a 1-0 home victory over Kilmarnock on November 23rd.
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The Best Betting Odds for Celtic v St Johnstone Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.07 | 10 | 29 |
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1.08 | 11 | 26 |
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1.2 | 4.8 | 13 |
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1.07 | 10 | 29 |
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1.07 | 10 | 29 |
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1.07 | 11.5 | 27 |
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1.07 | 10 | 29 |
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1.07 | 10 | 29 |
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1.09 | 12 | 30 |
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1.07 | 10 | 29 |
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1.08 | 10 | 25 |
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1.08 | 9 | 29 |
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1.07 | 12 | 29 |
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1.07 | 11 | 26 |
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1.06 | 10.5 | 26 |
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1.04 | 12 | 31 |
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1.06 | 11 | 34 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Celtic and St Johnstone?
Our prediction for the Celtic vs St Johnstone match is: Celtic to win and over 3.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 29/12/2024 between Celtic and St Johnstone in Scottish Premiership :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 74.26% for a win of Celtic against St Johnstone with odds of 1.2 at Ladbrokes.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Celtic vs St Johnstone is 20.05% with odds of 12 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 5.69% chance ⭐ for a win of St Johnstone vs Celtic with odds of 34 at Betsson.
Celtic - St Johnstone Prediction and Best Odds:
| Celtic St Johnstone Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic wins | 74.26% | 1.2 at Ladbrokes |
| Over 2.5 goals | 72.04% | |
| Both Team To Score | 61.67% | |
| Half-time / Full-time : Celtic/Celtic | 47.08% | 1.38 at Unibet |
Celtic vs St Johnstone Form
Celtic and St Johnstone's standings in the Scottish Premiership
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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69 | 27 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 63 |
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12
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21 | 26 | 6 | 3 | 17 | -22 |
Celtic and St Johnstone Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
22 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
15 Dec 2024 - Scottish League Cup
10 Dec 2024 - Champions League
7 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
4 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
15 Dec 2024 - Scottish League Cup
7 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
30 Nov 2024 - Scottish Premiership
27 Nov 2024 - Champions League
5 Nov 2024 - Champions League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
10 Dec 2024 - Champions League
4 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
23 Nov 2024 - Scottish Premiership
10 Nov 2024 - Scottish Premiership
27 Oct 2024 - Scottish Premiership
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
22 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
14 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
7 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
1 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
23 Nov 2024 - Scottish Premiership
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
14 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
1 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
23 Nov 2024 - Scottish Premiership
2 Nov 2024 - Scottish Premiership
19 Oct 2024 - Scottish Premiership
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
7 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
9 Nov 2024 - Scottish Premiership
30 Oct 2024 - Scottish Premiership
26 Oct 2024 - Scottish Premiership
6 Oct 2024 - Scottish Premiership
Celtic vs St Johnstone Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
100 %
0 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
28 Sep 2024 - Scottish Premiership
16 Mar 2024 - Scottish Premiership
24 Dec 2022 - Scottish Premiership
26 Dec 2021 - Scottish Premiership
3 Feb 2019 - Scottish Premiership
30 Jan 2019 - Scottish Premiership
Players list
K. Schmeichel
DefenderT. Ralston
A. Valle
L. Scales
C. Carter-Vickers
MidfielderL. McCowan
P. Bernardo
C. McGregor
ForwardA. Idah
D. Maeda
Y. Hyun-jun
J. Rae
DefenderA. Raymond
J. Holt
K. Cameron
B. Mikulic
MidfielderG. Carey
M. Smith
F. Franczak
L. Neilson
ForwardB. Mbunga-Kimpioka
A. Sidibeh
Substitutes
V. Sinisalo
DefenderT. Ralston
A. Trusty
G. Taylor
MidfielderC. McGregor
L. McCowan
D. Maeda
L. Palma
A. Idah
R. Sinclair
DefenderD. Keltjens
MidfielderG. Carey
L. Neilson
J. Holt
M. Kucheriavyi
D. Wright
ForwardB. Mbunga-Kimpioka
A. Sidibeh
Most goals and assists
Celtic
St Johnstone
N. Kuhn
(13 Goals)
, 
D. Maeda
(13 Goals)
B. Mbunga-Kimpioka
(6 Goals)
, 
N. Clark
(6 Goals)
A. Engels
(3 Assists)
Celtic - St Johnstone Key Points
- Celtic has scored three or more goals in four of their last five matches against St. Johnstone.
- St. Johnstone has the worst defensive record in the league this season, with 36 goals conceded.
- Celtic averages 3.13 goals per game when playing at home.
- St. Johnstone has conceded three or more goals in seven of their last nine encounters against Celtic.
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Our Celtic vs St Johnstone Prediction
Celtic has been a dominant force in this fixture, avoiding defeat in their last 30 encounters across all competitions, which includes 26 wins and four draws. The last time they suffered defeat in this fixture was in 2016.
With that said, expect a commanding victory for the home team here with them scoring more than three goals. This should be a walk in the park for a side that has been firing on all cylinders this season. Our Celtic v St. Johnstone prediction is for Celtic to win and over 3.5 goals.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Celtic St Johnstone
| Celtic vs St Johnstone | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic wins | 1.14 | 1.07 | -6.1% |
| Draw | 7.5 | 10 | +33.3% |
| St Johnstone wins | 17 | 29 | +70.6% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Celtic is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 6.1% since opening
- The probability of this result was 87.7% and is now 93.5% (5.7%)
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