St Johnstone - Celtic prediction 9 September 2026
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- 19D. FinlaysonD
- 42R. McAlearM
- 2E. AlฤฑรงD
- 3C. DiabateD
- 8J. HoltM
- 7T. StevenM
- 1T. StewardG
- 26M. ToddM
- 9J. FowlerF
- 99R. Paton
- 4M. Boyes
- 14M. Foulds
- 22D. Schmidt
- 18K. Fotheringham
- 25M. Tait
- 20R. Sinclair
- 11S. Stanton
- 33L. Smith
- 42C. McGregorM
- 9K. HรธghF
- 18O. SรธrensenM
- 26S. JohnstoneG
- 23H. HassanM
- 47D. MurrayD
- 22M. BaurM
- 51Colby DonovanD
- 6A. TrustyD
- 17S. TounektiM
- 5L. ScalesD
- 63K. Tierney
- 49J. Forrest
- 1V. Sinisalo
- 21A. Oxlade-Chamberlain
- 29Shumaira Mheuka
- 35J. van den Berg
- 11C. Durรกn
- 8B. Nygren
- 3J. Lotomba
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| 1 | Celtic | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 25:6 | +19 | 27 |
| 2 |  Glasgow Rangers FC | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 17:7 | +10 | 23 |
| 3 |  Heart of Midlothian FC | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 22:15 | +7 | 19 |
| 4 |  Dundee United | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14:14 | 0 | 15 |
| 5 |  Dundee | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14:12 | +2 | 14 |
| 6 |  St Mirren | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 11:18 | -7 | 13 |
| 7 |  Falkirk | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12:12 | 0 | 12 |
| 8 | St Johnstone | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11:15 | -4 | 12 |
| 9 |  Aberdeen | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12:13 | -1 | 11 |
| 10 |  Motherwell | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11:18 | -7 | 8 |
| 11 |  Kilmarnock | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10:23 | -13 | 8 |
| 12 |  Hibernian | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 10:16 | -6 | 7 |
St Johnstone vs Celtic Prediction (Sep 09)
The St Johnstone vs Celtic prediction for September 9, 2026, sees Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic travel to McDiarmid Park as the clear favorite. Based on the latest form, head-to-head dominance, and league standings, Celtic has a 72% chance of winning, while St Johnstone holds just a 12% probability, with the draw at 16%.
Team Form
St Johnstone's recent form has been inconsistent, with results of W, D, L, L, W in their last five matches. They secured a 2-1 home win against Hibernian on Sep 06 but suffered away defeats to Heart of Midlothian FC (2-1) and St Mirren (1-0). Celtic, on the other hand, have been in formidable form with W, W, W, L, W in their last five. They are on a three-match winning streak in the Premiership, including a 2-1 away victory at St Mirren and a 3-0 home win over Aberdeen.
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, Celtic have dominated this fixture. In the last 40 meetings, Celtic have won 32, with 7 draws and just 1 win for St Johnstone. The most recent encounter was an FA Cup tie on April 20, 2025, where Celtic thrashed St Johnstone 5-0 away. However, St Johnstone did manage a shock 1-0 home win in the Premiership on April 6, 2025, proving they can cause an upset on their day.
League Table Positions
Celtic sit top of the Premiership table with a perfect record: 5 wins from 5 matches, 13 goals scored and only 3 conceded, giving them 15 points. St Johnstone are 7th with 7 points from 5 games (2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses), having scored 8 and conceded 8. Celtic's away form is also perfect with 2 wins from 2, while St Johnstone have won both their home games so far this season.
Win Probability: St Johnstone or Celtic?
After analyzing all available data, the win probabilities for this match are: St Johnstone win 12%, draw 16%, Celtic win 72%. This calculation is based on the inverse of the best available odds (home 4.75, draw 2.48, away 1.45), normalized to remove the bookmaker margin, and then adjusted for Celtic's perfect league record, dominant head-to-head history (32 wins in 40), and St Johnstone's mid-table position. Despite St Johnstone's 100% home record this season, Celtic's overall quality and consistency make them the overwhelming favorite.
Odds & Match Prediction
Bookmakers heavily favor Celtic, with the best away win odds at 1.45. The draw is priced around 2.48, and a St Johnstone home win is as high as 4.75. These odds reflect Celtic's superior squad and form. Our St Johnstone vs Celtic prediction is an away victory, with Celtic's attacking firepower likely to be too much for the hosts. Based on the stats, a bet on Celtic to win is the most logical outcome.
St Johnstone vs Celtic โ FAQ
- Who will win St Johnstone vs Celtic?
- Celtic are the strong favorites to win this match. Our calculated probabilities give Celtic a 72% chance of victory, while St Johnstone have just a 12% chance, with the draw at 16%.
- What is the win probability for Celtic?
- Celtic have a 72% probability of winning against St Johnstone. This is based on their perfect start to the Premiership season, dominant head-to-head record, and the bookmakers' odds which imply a high likelihood of an away win.
- When is the St Johnstone vs Celtic match?
- The match is scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 19:00 UTC. It is a Scottish Premiership fixture taking place at McDiarmid Park in Perth.
- What are the odds for the match?
- The best available pre-match odds are 4.75 for a St Johnstone home win, 2.48 for the draw, and 1.45 for a Celtic away win. These odds highlight Celtic as the clear favorite.
- What is the head-to-head record between St Johnstone and Celtic?
- In the last 40 meetings across all competitions, Celtic have won 32 times, St Johnstone have won once, and there have been 7 draws. Celtic won the most recent match 5-0 in the FA Cup on April 20, 2025.