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St Johnstone0Celtic1

HT 0–0Wed 9 Sept 2026, 19:00 Predictions graded

Predictions6–460%

Edges2–529%

PossPossession 40%–60%ShotsShots 9–15On targetOn target 3–9CornersCorners 2–11

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 7 Sep 2026, 04:46 · Europe/Bucharest

Celtic are strong favourites to win at St Johnstone, with a small edge on the away win at 1.50.

The best value lies in Over 1.5 first-half goals at 2.10 (model 60% vs implied 47.6%) and Over 3.5 goals at 2.10 (55% vs 47.6%). Avoid Celtic -1.5 Asian Handicap and Both Teams to Score Yes, as the market prices are slightly above the model estimates.

Context

Celtic lead the Premiership with 15 points from five matches.
They have won all five league games, including a 5-1 away win at Kilmarnock on 2026-08-09 and a 3-0 home win over Aberdeen on 2026-09-02. This run shows they are scoring freely and defending well, which will test St Johnstone's defence.
- Celtic have won all 5 Premiership matches this season.
- They beat Kilmarnock 5-1 away on 2026-08-09.
- They beat Aberdeen 3-0 at home on 2026-09-02.
Celtic winger Yang Hyun-Jun is away for the Asian Games and will miss the trip to St Johnstone. He started 4 of the last 5 available fixtures.
His confirmed absence removes a current wide attacking option from Celtic's matchday selection. The team must cover his role without a like-for-like replacement named in the available evidence, so the attacking shape may shift.
- BBC Scotland reported that Yang will miss Celtic’s next four matches while participating in the Asian Games.
- The report identifies the St Johnstone Premiership trip as the first match in that run.
- Yang Hyun-Jun started 4 of the 5 recent team fixtures with available lineups.
ConfirmedSources checked 7 Sep 2026, 04:45 · Europe/BucharestBBC Scotland report via AOLwww.aol.com · 6 Sep 2026
St Johnstone are seventh in the Premiership with 7 points.
They have won both home games, beating Hibernian 2-1 on 2026-09-06 and Kilmarnock 4-3 on 2026-08-02. However, those opponents are lower in the table, and Celtic's away form is strong, so this home record may not hold.
- St Johnstone have won both home league matches this season.
- They beat Hibernian 2-1 at home on 2026-09-06.
- They beat Kilmarnock 4-3 at home on 2026-08-02.
Celtic right-back A. Johnston remains out until October with a hamstring injury. He has not started any of the last 5 available fixtures.
His absence narrows Celtic's defensive options on the right side. The available evidence does not identify a specific replacement, so the right-back role remains uncertain for this match.
- Celtic manager Martin O’Neill said Johnston would be on the sidelines until sometime in October.
- STV reported that Johnston suffered a hamstring injury against Kilmarnock.
- A. Johnston started 0 of the 5 recent team fixtures with available lineups.
ConfirmedSources checked 7 Sep 2026, 04:45 · Europe/BucharestSTV Newsnews.stv.tv · 25 Aug 2026

BetBugs edges

Compare BetBugs' chances with the market's.

Positive edges · 5

BetBugs probabilities

How likely BetBugs thought each outcome was.

Result2 of 3 landed

Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Celtic's perfect league form and superior squad quality, combined with St Johnstone's mid-table inconsistency, make an away win the most likely outcome.
- Celtic have won all 5 league matches this season, scoring 13 and conceding 3.
- St Johnstone sit 7th with 7 points from 5 games and a 0 goal difference.
- Celtic have won 4 of the last 5 H2H meetings, including a 5-0 away win in April 2025.
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonCelticEstimated chance72%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Celtic's strong form and historical dominance make them unlikely to lose, so the double chance covering draw or Celtic win is very safe.
- Celtic have not lost in their last 5 league matches (5 wins).
- St Johnstone have lost 2 of their last 5 league matches.
- Celtic have won 4 of the last 5 H2H meetings.
BetBugs · Double ChancewonDraw or CelticEstimated chance88%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Celtic's strong first-half scoring record gives them an edge to lead at the break, though St Johnstone's resilience keeps confidence moderate.
- Celtic have led at half-time in 47% of recent matches.
- St Johnstone have trailed at half-time in only 13% of recent matches.
- Celtic average 1.3 first-half goals per match.
BetBugs · First Half WinnerlostCelticEstimated chance55%

Goals1 of 4 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have high scoring averages and recent H2H matches have been high-scoring, supporting over 2.5 goals.
- Celtic average 2.5 goals per match in recent form.
- St Johnstone average 2.2 goals per match in recent form.
- 4 of the last 5 H2H meetings had over 2.5 goals.
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderlostOver 2.5Estimated chance65%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
St Johnstone's home scoring ability and Celtic's occasional defensive lapses make both teams scoring a plausible outcome.
- St Johnstone have scored in 4 of their last 5 league matches.
- Celtic have conceded in 3 of their last 5 league matches.
- St Johnstone average 2.2 goals per match at home in recent form.
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorelostYesEstimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams tend to score in the first half, and Celtic's attacking pressure often produces early goals.
- Celtic average 1.3 first-half goals per match.
- St Johnstone average 1.3 first-half goals per match.
- Celtic have led at half-time in 47% of recent matches.
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalslostOver 1.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance60%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Celtic's solid defense gives them a chance for a clean sheet, but St Johnstone's home scoring threat lowers confidence.
- Celtic have kept 2 clean sheets in their last 5 league matches.
- St Johnstone have failed to score in 1 of their last 5 league matches.
- Celtic's defense has conceded only 3 goals in 5 league matches.
BetBugs · Clean Sheet CelticwonYesEstimated chance40%

Match stats3 of 3 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Celtic's high corner count and St Johnstone's moderate contribution make over 9.5 corners likely.
- Celtic average 7.1 corners per match.
- St Johnstone average 3.5 corners per match.
- Combined average corners in recent matches is 10.6.
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderwonOver 9.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Celtic's high shot volume and St Johnstone's contribution should push total shots on target over 8.5.
- Celtic average 7.2 shots on target per match.
- St Johnstone average 3.2 shots on target per match.
- Combined average shots on target is 10.4.
BetBugs · Shots on Target Over/UnderwonOver 8.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
The combined average is just below the line, but the competitive nature of the match could push cards over 3.5.
- Celtic average 2.0 yellow cards per match.
- St Johnstone average 1.4 yellow cards per match.
- Combined average yellow cards is 3.4.
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderwonOver 3.5Estimated chance55%

Head-to-Head

2W · 0D · 3W

W0-5ST JohnstonevCelticApr 20, 2025FAC

L1-0ST JohnstonevCelticApr 6, 2025PRE

L4-0CelticvST JohnstoneDec 29, 2024PRE

W0-6ST JohnstonevCelticSep 28, 2024PRE

L3-1CelticvST JohnstoneMar 16, 2024PRE

St Johnstone: 2 clean sheetsCeltic: 2 clean sheets4 goals/game avg

League Table

Premiership 2026/2027

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF-GA	Pts	Form
7	St Johnstone Premiership (Relegation Group)	5	2	1	2	8-8	7	WDLLW
1	Celtic Promotion - Premiership (Championship Group)	5	5	0	0	13-3	15	WWWWW

8pt gap between teamsCeltic leads the leagueSt Johnstone in relegation zone

Recent Form

St Johnstone

W2-1HibernianSep 6PRE

D1-1DundeeSep 2PRE

L1-2Heart Of MidlothianAug 29PRE

L0-1ST MirrenAug 8PRE

W4-3KilmarnockAug 2PRE

L0-1Inverness CTJul 21LEA

W3-0MortonJul 18LEA

W2-0Linlithgow RoseJul 14LEA

W4-2Cove RangersJul 11FRI

W3-0MontroseJul 4FRI

W4-0Forfar AthleticJun 30FRI

W1-0Ayr UtdMay 1CHA

W2-0Raith RoversApr 24CHA

W2-0DunfermlineApr 21CHA

W4-0Airdrie UnitedApr 11CHA

Celtic

W2-1ST MirrenSep 5PRE

W3-0AberdeenSep 2PRE

W2-1FalkirkAug 29PRE

W3-0Lask LinzAug 19UEF

W4-0Dundee UtdAug 15LEA

W5-1KilmarnockAug 9PRE

W1-0DundeeAug 3PRE

D2-2AC MilanJul 25FRI

D1-1MiddlesbroughJul 18FRI

L1-4Sporting CPJul 14FRI

D1-1ShelbourneJul 7FRI

W3-1DunfermlineMay 23FAC

W3-1Heart Of MidlothianMay 16PRE

W3-2MotherwellMay 13PRE

W3-1RangersMay 10PRE

Squad & Injuries

St Johnstone

28 available

Attackers6

Midfielders9

Defenders9

Goalkeeper4

Celtic

29 available

Attackers5

Midfielders13

Defenders9

Goalkeeper2

Quick Take

Context

BetBugs edges

Celtic

Draw or Celtic

Celtic

Over 3.5

Over 1.5

Over 2.5

Yes

Result2 of 3 landed

Goals1 of 4 landed

Match stats3 of 3 landed

Head-to-Head

League Table

Recent Form

St Johnstone

Celtic

Squad & Injuries

St Johnstone

Celtic