- Celtic are flying at the moment, going unbeaten in their last 5 across all competitions (W3, D2).
- The Bhoys are unbeaten from 2 in the Premiership 2026/2027 (W2), where they've scored an average of 5.00 goals per road match after hammering Kilmarnock 5-1 on the road.
- St. Johnstone are also unbeaten from 1 at home in the top flight (W1), but scored just 4 of their 4 Premiership 2026/2027 goals in that game.
Saints can keep it close, but Bhoys are best bet to take all 3 points
Celtic FC start their Premiership 2026/2027 season as strong favourites here at 13/25, but St. Johnstone are priced up at a very generous 22/5 and the draw is also available at 17/5, so the odds don't seem fair in this one.
The Bhoys have hit the ground running under Martin O'Neill and are on a 3-game winning streak which includes a 1-0 home win over Dundee FC, a 5-1 away thrashing of Kilmarnock and a 4-0 victory against Dundee United FC in the cup last time out.
O'Neill has brought a bit more pragmatism to the side, but they are still a higher possession, high-press side who can move the ball at pace. They should test St. Johnstone's compactness and pressing, both of which have been strong suits for Simo Valakari so far this season.
Celtic are full of goals
The Saints have played with real energy in the opening games of the Premiership 2026/2027, looking to press, link the play at pace in midfield and be tidy in the lines between the opposition's lines.
St. Johnstone beat Kilmarnock 4-3 in front of their own fans in the first game, but then fell to a 1-0 defeat away to Saint Mirren FC. They'll likely look to stay tight again and try to nick transitions in this game, but Celtic's control and firepower are likely to swing things in the visitors' favour.
The Saints are unbeaten from 1 home game and the Bhoys from 1 on the road, so a home draw is a real runner, but Celtic should take the points and the goals markets also look favourable at Over 2.5 goals at 11/20 and Both Teams To Score: Yes at 31/50.
Saints are a threat on the break
Kasper Waarts Hoegh has been the Bhoys' danger man in the early stages of this campaign, with 3 of Celtic's 6 Premiership 2026/2027 goals coming from his boot. Camilo Duran has also been a threat, with the 24-year-old contributing 4 of those 13 goals across all competitions.
St. Johnstone have looked lively going forward themselves, with Ruari Paton getting 3 of their 10 goals in the last 5 across all competitions. However, Cheick Diabate is their top scorer so far in the league, with 1 goal in 2 games.
Jamie Gullan has been the main playmaker for the club, with 2 assists in as many games and he looks a good shout for a goal here if St. Johnstone are to have any chance of getting something from this game.
