St Johnstone vs Celtic Prediction 9 September 2026
🔊 St Johnstone come into this match with mixed results across their last five games: two wins, two defeats and a draw. They remain in the upper part of the table, but maintaining consistency is important at this early stage of the season. Celtic sit top and have been in commanding form after a perfect start - five wins in a row with high scoring numbers. The contrast between the two sides is clear from their current form and the visitors' attacking output. Both teams have meaningful league motivation, but for Celtic the task of staying top looks slightly more pressing.
Head-to-Head
📊 Across all official meetings between St Johnstone and Celtic, the two sides have met 51 times. The hosts have won 4, Celtic have won 39, and 8 matches have ended in a draw. In terms of goals scored, Celtic hold a commanding advantage - 138 against 31. On average, the teams have scored 1.43 goals in the first half and 1.88 in the second, giving an overall average match total of 3.31 goals.
Head-to-head statistics St Johnstone - Celtic
St. Johnstone Team Overview
St Johnstone have been alternating between good and poor runs: in their last five matches they have won twice, lost twice and drawn once. Over the ten matches before that they picked up five wins and four defeats, which points to a moderate level of consistency. At home they average 1.6 goals scored and 1.6 goals conceded per match, reflecting a balance between attack and defence without a clear lean in either direction.
At home, St Johnstone have a strong record against the +1.5 handicap - they have covered that line in 38 consecutive matches, which highlights their ability to avoid heavy defeats even against stronger opposition.
Match Results: St. Johnstone
Celtic Team Overview
Celtic are on a five-match winning run across all competitions, with a clear advantage in both attack and defence: over their last ten matches they have averaged 2.7 goals scored and one conceded per game. Within that five-match winning run they have won every single game without exception, which reflects their strong start to the season.
One trend worth noting is the consistent presence of goals at both ends in Celtic's away matches: nine of their last ten away games against Premiership opponents have ended with both teams scoring.
Match Results: Celtic
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Prediction
Celtic have scored in the first half in 6 of their last 7 matches. They have been highly productive both overall and in the opening periods, and their average away goals per match stands at 3.5. With that in mind, Celtic to Score in the First Half at 1.49* looks a reasonable bet.
Match Result Prediction
Celtic have won all 5 of their matches this season, averaging 3.5 goals per away game without a single defeat on the road. The head-to-head record also strongly favours the visitors: St Johnstone have lost 16 of the last 17 home meetings with Celtic. These factors provide a solid basis for backing a Celtic win.
Total Goals Prediction
In 11 of St Johnstone's last 12 matches, the total has been under 3.5 goals. The team are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match this season, which does not point to high-scoring games. Celtic's goals-against figures are also low at just 0.6 per game. All of this suggests a strong likelihood that the match follows a Total Goals - Under 3.5 pattern - odds 1.65*.
Risky Bet
Celtic have averaged 3.5 goals per away match this season and have scored more than 1.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 away head-to-head meetings with St Johnstone. Although Total Goals - Over 2.5 is the riskier option, the visitors' high scoring rate makes this outcome possible.
Reliable Bet
In 12 of St Johnstone's last 13 home matches, the total has gone under 4.5 goals. The team are not particularly high-scoring at home, and Celtic's defence has been solid throughout the season. This makes Total Goals - Under 4.5 at 1.25* a steady and reliable selection.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the most likely scorelines are 1-2 (9.16%), 1-1 (7.52%) and 1-3 (7.09%). The 1-2 result has the highest probability, though the differences between all three scenarios are fairly close. This points to a potentially productive match for both teams, with a slight edge to the away side.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.*
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The current picture is shaped by the contrast between Celtic's attacking potential and St Johnstone's ability to stay competitive at home even against the league's top sides. The hosts rarely lose heavily thanks to their defensive discipline - their handicap +1.5 series has been running for a very long time, and Total Goals - Under 3.5 has come in in almost all of their recent matches (11 of 12). Despite the visitors' high scoring rate, St Johnstone's statistics suggest that matches tend to pass without an open exchange of goals beyond the normal tournament distance, even against Scotland's top clubs. The editor's main prediction is Total Goals - Under 3.5. Predicted score: 2-1.
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