Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.48 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.48Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultCeltic to win ✓64% · @1.48
Double chanceCeltic or draw ✓84% · @1.14
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗60% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗83% · @1.15
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.14
ST Johnstone vs Celtic preview and prediction
The match
ST Johnstone host Celtic in the Premiership on Wednesday 9 September, with kick-off at 20:00 (WAT) at McDiarmid Park. ST Johnstone are 7th with 17 points from 13 games (in the bottom half), while Celtic sit 1st on 31 points (top of the table). A gap of 14 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
ST Johnstone's last 5: WDLLW Most recently they beat Hibernian 2–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Celtic's last 5: WWWLW Most recently they beat ST Mirren 2–1 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Celtic arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 1.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 1.0 for ST Johnstone and 2.2 for Celtic. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 63% and both teams to score at 60%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: ST Johnstone 16%, draw 20%, Celtic 64%.
Safer route: Celtic or draw (84%) at 1.14.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.62.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Celtic to win – a 64% chance at odds of 1.48. Predicted score: ST Johnstone 1–2 Celtic. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
ST Johnstone16%fair 6.11 · @5.50
Draw20%fair 5.00 · @4.65
Celtic64%fair 1.57 · @1.48
3.22Expected goals
1.03ST Johnstone xG
2.19Celtic xG
60%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–210%
0–210%
1–19%
0–19%
1–37%
0–37%
From our goals model: ST Johnstone 1.0 – 2.2 Celtic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Celtic to win✓
64%
1.57
1.48
Double chance
Celtic or draw✓
84%
1.20
1.14
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
60%
1.68
1.62
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
83%
1.21
1.15
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
63%
1.59
1.50
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
59%
1.70
1.62
Half-time result
Celtic ahead at half-time✗
47%
2.12
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Celtic / FT Celtic✗
42%
2.41
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.14
–
Form
ST Johnstone – last 6
WDLLWD
6 Sep
vs Hibernian
2–1
W
2 Sep
@ Dundee
1–1
D
29 Aug
@ Heart Of Midlothian
1–2
L
8 Aug
@ ST Mirren
0–1
L
2 Aug
vs Kilmarnock
4–3
W
25 Jul
vs East Fife
1–1
D
1.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Celtic – last 6
WWWLWW
5 Sep
@ ST Mirren
2–1
W
2 Sep
vs Aberdeen
3–0
W
29 Aug
vs Falkirk
2–1
W
25 Aug
@ Lask Linz
1–4
L
19 Aug
vs Lask Linz
3–0
W
15 Aug
@ Dundee Utd
4–0
W
2.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between ST Johnstone and Celtic.
What is the prediction for ST Johnstone vs Celtic?
Our pick is Celtic to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.48.
Who will win ST Johnstone vs Celtic?
On our numbers ST Johnstone have a 16% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Celtic 64%.
How many goals will there be in ST Johnstone vs Celtic?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for ST Johnstone vs Celtic?
Our predicted score is ST Johnstone 1–2 Celtic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is ST Johnstone vs Celtic?
ST Johnstone vs Celtic (Premiership) kicks off on Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at McDiarmid Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
