- Team form: Celtic FC are flying, unbeaten in their last 5 games in all competitions (3 wins and 2 draws), with their last 3 results all consecutive wins.
- Away form: The Bhoys have played just 1 away game in the Premiership 2026/2027, winning and scoring an average of 5.00 goals.
- Home form: St. Johnstone have played 1 home game in the same competition, going unbeaten with one win and scoring 4 goals.
Celtic are worth a ride
Celtic FC – The Bhoys (1.52) are justifiably heavy favourites for this game, as St. Johnstone – The Saints (5.4) and the draw (4.4) both sit far too high in the odds.
Martin O'Neill has brought a more pragmatic edge to Celtic, but they will still press high and move the ball at a slick tempo. That should suit them well in this one, with the Bhoys more than capable of opening St. Johnstone up if they sit back and defend for their lives.
A high-performing pair
Form and table
Both St. Johnstone and Celtic FC have made a strong start to the new season, with the Glasgow giants top of the table with 6 points from 2 games, while The Saints are 6th with 3 points from their 2 matches.
Recent matches
After an opening-day 4-3 home win against Kilmarnock in the Prem 2026/2027, St. Johnstone lost 1-0 away to Saint Mirren FC, while Celtic beat Dundee FC 1-0 at home before thrashing Kilmarnock 5-1 away and Dundee United FC 4-0 in the cup.
Players
Ruari Paton has been a star turn for the home side, while Jamie Gullan has been a creative spark for St. Johnstone with 2 assists in 2 matches.
Celtic can edge it
St. Johnstone tactics
Simo Valakari is getting St. Johnstone to play with energy and compactness, looking to press, getting the ball through the midfield quickly and keeping things tidy between the lines.
Key threats
Cheick Diabate has been their main weapon in the offensive end with 1 goal in 2 Premiership 2026/2027 matches, while the visitors' main threat is Kasper Waarts Hoegh, who has also bagged 3 goals.
Prediction and betting
Celtic are the better side and should edge this one, but The Bhoys' away form might keep it close for spells.
Over 2.5 at 1.55 and Both Teams To Score: Yes at 1.62 are our main selections.
- Overs are also the bet here, as Celtic have scored 5 goals in their only away game in the competition so far and St. Johnstone have put 4 on the board in their only home game.
