St Johnstone host league leaders Celtic tonight at McDiarmid Park in a Scottish Premiership clash. The Saints enter the fixture sitting comfortably in mid-table following spirited recent performances, including a 2-1 victory over Hibernian and an energetic 4-3 win against Kilmarnock. Striker Josh Fowler
Premiership · Regular Season - 3
ST Johnstone vs Celtic Prediction
ST Johnstone vs Celtic Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 6.25 | 4.6 | 1.45 | Place a bet |
| Best odds | 6.25 | 4.60 | 1.45 | |
| Average | 6.25 | 4.60 | 1.45 | |
| Lowest odds | 6.25 | 4.60 | 1.45 |
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Date and time 9 September 2026 at 22:00
Competitive fixture
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Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.
ST JohnstoneLast matches
CelticHead to Head ST Johnstone — Celtic
In the last 8 meetings, Celtic hold the edge — 1 wins for ST Johnstone, 6 for Celtic, 1 draws.
13% W — 113% D — 175% W — 6
- FA Cup · 20 Apr 2025ST Johnstone0:5Celtic
- Premiership · 06 Apr 2025ST Johnstone1:0Celtic
- Premiership · 29 Dec 2024Celtic4:0ST Johnstone
- Premiership · 28 Sept 2024ST Johnstone0:6Celtic
- Premiership · 16 Mar 2024Celtic3:1ST Johnstone
- Premiership · 03 Dec 2023ST Johnstone1:3Celtic
- Premiership · 26 Aug 2023Celtic0:0ST Johnstone
- Premiership · 05 Feb 2023ST Johnstone1:4Celtic
Betting profits ST Johnstone vs Celtic
Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.
ST Johnstone
| Market | Outcome | P/L | Wins | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Winner | Win | +0.95 | 10 | 14 |
| Match Winner | Draw | -0.39 | 2 | 14 |
| Match Winner | Lose | -7.73 | 2 | 14 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 1.5 | -0.34 | 6 | 8 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 1.5 | -0.15 | 2 | 8 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 2.5 | -3.00 | 6 | 13 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 2.5 | +1.72 | 7 | 13 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 3 | -0.91 | 6 | 13 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 3 | +1.30 | 8 | 13 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 3.5 | +1.04 | 5 | 13 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 3.5 | -0.42 | 8 | 13 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 4.5 | -0.91 | 1 | 7 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 4.5 | +0.17 | 6 | 7 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 2 | -1.98 | 4 | 7 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 2 | +3.92 | 5 | 7 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 4 | -3.00 | 0 | 3 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 4 | +1.59 | 3 | 3 |
| Both Teams Score | Yes | +1.28 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams Score | No | -1.00 | 0 | 1 |
Celtic
| Market | Outcome | P/L | Wins | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Winner | Win | +0.31 | 10 | 15 |
| Match Winner | Draw | +1.99 | 4 | 15 |
| Match Winner | Lose | -13.28 | 1 | 15 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 1.5 | +0.49 | 9 | 10 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 1.5 | -2.70 | 1 | 10 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 2.5 | +3.25 | 12 | 15 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 2.5 | -6.55 | 3 | 15 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 3 | +5.05 | 12 | 15 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 3 | -6.19 | 5 | 15 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 3.5 | +7.71 | 10 | 15 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 3.5 | -6.65 | 5 | 15 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 4.5 | -2.41 | 2 | 10 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 4.5 | +0.20 | 8 | 10 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 4 | -2.00 | 0 | 2 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 4 | +0.96 | 2 | 2 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 2 | +0.69 | 2 | 2 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 2 | -2.00 | 0 | 2 |
Match statistics
In-play and full-time match stats appear after kick-off.
Last matches ST Johnstone
In the last 5 matches ST Johnstone have 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses. BTTS landed in 40% of those games.
40% W — 220% D — 140% L — 2
- LPremiership · 08 Aug 2026
ST Mirren1:0ST Johnstone - WPremiership · 02 Aug 2026ST Johnstone4:3
Kilmarnock - DLeague Cup · 25 Jul 2026ST Johnstone1:1
East Fife - LLeague Cup · 21 Jul 2026
Inverness CT1:0ST Johnstone - WLeague Cup · 18 Jul 2026ST Johnstone3:0
Morton
Statistics for the last 5 games
- Matches
- 5
- Wins
- 2
- Draws
- 1
- Losses
- 2
- Goals / game
- 1.6
- Over 1.5
- 60%
- Over 2.5
- 40%
- BTTS
- 40%
Last matches Celtic
Celtic are in a strong run: 4 wins in the last 5 matches, scoring 3.0 goals per game.
80% W — 420% D — 10% L — 0
- WUEFA Champions League · 19 Aug 2026Celtic3:0
Lask Linz - WLeague Cup · 15 Aug 2026
Dundee Utd0:4Celtic - WPremiership · 09 Aug 2026Kilmarnock1:5Celtic
- WPremiership · 03 Aug 2026Celtic1:0
Dundee - DFriendlies Clubs · 25 Jul 2026Celtic2:2
AC Milan
Statistics for the last 5 games
- Matches
- 5
- Wins
- 4
- Draws
- 1
- Losses
- 0
- Goals / game
- 3.0
- Over 1.5
- 80%
- Over 2.5
- 80%
- BTTS
- 40%
ST Johnstone vs Celtic Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6-1 | 5 | 6 |
| 2 | ST Mirren | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-0 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 |  Motherwell | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-1 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 |  Heart Of Midlothian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-1 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | ST Johnstone | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-4 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 |  Hibernian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-3 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 |  Aberdeen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | -1 | 3 |
| 9 |  Rangers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-3 | -1 | 1 |
| 10 |  Falkirk | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-2 | -2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee Utd | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1-5 | -4 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4-9 | -5 | 0 |
League position 6 / 12Comparative team statisticsLeague position 1 / 12
Season statistic ST Johnstone vs Celtic
ST Johnstone
- Matches played 5
- Won home / away 2 / 0
- Lost home / away 0 / 2
- Goals scored 8 (1.6)
- Goals conceded 6 (1.2)
- Clean sheets 1
- Failed to score 2
Celtic
- Matches played 5
- Won home / away 2 / 2
- Lost home / away 0 / 0
- Goals scored 15 (3.0)
- Goals conceded 3 (0.6)
- Clean sheets 3
- Failed to score 0
Match details
- Status Not Started
- Venue McDiarmid Park, Perth
Lineups
ST Johnstone
Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.
Celtic
Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.
Injuries and suspensions
ST Johnstone
No absences listed for this fixture yet.
Celtic
No absences listed for this fixture yet.
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