Celtic vs St Johnstone betting tips: Scottish Premiership preview, predictions and odds
Butterfield, Jacob
Furuhashi, Kyogo
McCarthy, James
Bair, Theo
May, Stevie
Turnbull, David
MacPherson, Cameron
Sang, Tom
O'Riley, Matt
Abada, Liel
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Match preview
Celtic’s Jota (left) and Rangers’ James Tavernier during the cinch Premiership match at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Picture date: Wednesday February 2, 2022. (Photo by Jane Barlow/PA Images via Getty Images)
The Scottish Premiership title is now firmly in Celtic’s hands after a momentous and season-defining derby day victory last weekend.
In their last outing, the Hoops faced second-placed Rangers at Ibrox in a match that was always going to have a huge baring on the title race.
In a frantic first seven minutes, the Gers took a very early lead, only for Tom Rogic to side-foot home an equaliser shortly after.
Then, just before the interval, the ball broke loose in the penalty area with Cameron Carter-Vickers smashing home the go-ahead goal.
In the second half, the visitors limited Rangers to very few clear-cut opportunities, seeing the game out for a 2-1 win.
That result means Ange Postecoglou’s side are now unbeaten in 33 domestic games and have moved six points clear of their Old Firm rivals.
With Rangers not in action until Sunday, the Celts can go nine points clear, even if only temporarily, with just five games remaining after this weekend.
St Johnstone meanwhile were the big success story of last season, lifting both the League Cup and Scottish Cup.
However, right now, Callum Davidson’s men are battling to ensure they’ll be returning to Celtic Park for a league fixture next season.
The Saints currently occupy the relegation play-off spot and are six points clear of Dundee and six adrift safety.
They are though finding form at just the right time, beating Livingston 1-0 at McDiarmid Park last weekend thanks to Callum Hendry’s penalty.
Having defeated Motherwell at home before the international break, the Saints have won back-to-back league games for the first time in 13 months.
Of course, they’ll face five huge games after the split, but things are looking up for St Johnstone, despite them looking doomed not so long ago.
Here though, Celtic should go nine points clear at the top with a victory.
Celtic team news
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – AUGUST 08: Kyōgo Furuhashi of Celtic celebrates his third goal (Hat trick goal) during the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and Dundee FC on August 8, 2021 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)
Last weekend’s derby win means centre-backs Cameron Carter-Vickers and Carl Starfelt still haven’t lost a domestic game when starting together.
At the other end of the pitch, Kyōgo Furuhashi hasn’t played at all since scoring at McDiarmid Park on Boxing Day.
There is hope he will feature before the end of the season but, for now, Georgios Giakoumakis will be looking to continue his hot streak.
Out-wide, Liel Abada could return in place of Daizen Maeda after he put in a massive shift at Ibrox.
Reo Hatate and Tom Rogic could continue in the attacking midfield roles, over Matt O’Riley and David Turnbull.
O’Riley only lasted 14 minutes last Sunday before having to come off again so might be a doubt for this one.
St Johnstone team news
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MAY 22: Shaun Rooney of St Johnstone celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Scottish Cup Final between St Johnstone and Hibernian at Hampden Park on May 22, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
The Saints’ injury list may be shrinking but they’re still without Craig Bryson, David Wotherspoon and Chris Kane.
Without Kane, Callum Hendry’s partner up front could be Nadir Çiftçi who scored just four times for Celtic in 26 appearances.
Right-wing-back Shaun Rooney and goalkeeper Zander Clark will start after both endured recent spells out injured.
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Celtic Glasgow vs Motherwell FC - 6:0
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Dundee United vs Celtic Glasgow - 1:1
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Celtic Glasgow vs Heart of Midlothian FC - 4:1
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Celtic Glasgow vs Glasgow Rangers - 1:1
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Ross County FC vs Celtic Glasgow - 0:2
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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St Johnstone FC vs Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC - 4:0
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Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC vs St Johnstone FC - 2:2
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Hibernian FC vs St Johnstone FC - 4:0
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St Johnstone FC vs Aberdeen FC - 1:0
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Livingston FC vs St Johnstone FC - 1:1
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| May 14, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Celtic Glasgow | 6 - 0 | Motherwell FC |
| May 11, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Dundee United | 1 - 1 | Celtic Glasgow |
| May 7, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Celtic Glasgow | 4 - 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC |
| May 1, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Celtic Glasgow | 1 - 1 | Glasgow Rangers |
| April 24, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Ross County FC | 0 - 2 | Celtic Glasgow |
| May 23, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | St Johnstone FC | 4 - 0 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC |
| May 20, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC | 2 - 2 | St Johnstone FC |
| May 15, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Hibernian FC | 4 - 0 | St Johnstone FC |
| May 11, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | St Johnstone FC | 1 - 0 | Aberdeen FC |
| May 7, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Livingston FC | 1 - 1 | St Johnstone FC |
| Celtic Glasgow | St Johnstone FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Matches played | 40 |
| 29 | Matches won | 9 |
| 277 | Goal attempts | 10 |
| 106 | Shots on goal | 3 |
| 101 | Shots off goal | 7 |
| 220 | Corner kicks | 14 |
| 30% | Average ball possession | 1% |
| 70 | Shots blocked | 0 |
| 48 | Cards given | 79 |
| 231 | Free kicks | 23 |
| 44 | Offsides | 5 |
| 2 | Shots on post | 0 |
| 5 | Shots on bar | 0 |
| 83 | Goals by foot | 18 |
| 8 | Goals by head | 1 |
| 92 | Goals scored | 30 |
| 22 | Goals conceded | 53 |
| Celtic Glasgow | St Johnstone FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Matches | 70 |
| 35 | Home Matches | 35 |
| 35 | Away Matches | 35 |
| 168 | Total Goals | 41 |
| 2.4 | Average Goals Scored | 0.59 |
| 54 | Wins | 8 |
| 8 | Losses | 54 |
| 8 | Draws | 8 |
| April 9, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Celtic Glasgow | 7 - 0 | St Johnstone FC |
| December 26, 2021 | Premiership 21/22 | St Johnstone FC | 1 - 3 | Celtic Glasgow |
| November 20, 2021 | League Cup 2021 | Celtic Glasgow | 1 - 0 | St Johnstone FC |
| October 23, 2021 | Premiership 21/22 | Celtic Glasgow | 2 - 0 | St Johnstone FC |
| May 12, 2021 | Premiership 20/21 | Celtic Glasgow | 4 - 0 | St Johnstone FC |
Scottish Premiership table:
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
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| 1 | Aberdeen FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Celtic Glasgow | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Dundee United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Glasgow Rangers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hibernian FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Kilmarnock FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Livingston FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Ross County FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | St Johnstone FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | St Mirren FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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What time is kick off between Celtic Glasgow vs St Johnstone FC?
14:00, Saturday 09 April 2022
