Celtic FC vs Saint Johnstone: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 29 December

Celtic FC

W W L W L

1st place in League

4-0

29/12/2024 11:00

Saint Johnstone

W D D L W

12th place in League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Celtic FC vs Saint Johnstone on 29 December 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Celtic FC vs Saint Johnstone preview before placing your bet.

Celtic FC are currently 1st with 81 points after 33 matches.
Saint Johnstone sit 12th with 29 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Celtic FC to win with probability 82%.
Head-to-head history favors Celtic FC, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Saint Johnstone have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2024-12-29

Celtic FC vs Saint Johnstone - Prediction & Odds

Celtic FC

Saint Johnstone

2024-12-29 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 29/12/2024

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Celtic FC	81	33	26	3	4	97	22	75
02 Glasgow Rangers	66	33	20	6	7	68	35	33
03 Hibernian	53	33	14	11	8	54	41	13
04 Dundee United	50	33	14	8	11	41	40	1
05 Aberdeen	50	33	14	8	11	45	49	-4
06 Saint Mirren	41	33	12	5	16	45	54	-9
07 Heart of Midlothian	40	33	11	7	15	43	44	-1
08 Motherwell	39	33	11	6	16	37	56	-19
09 Kilmarnock	35	33	9	8	16	38	58	-20
10 Ross County	35	33	9	8	16	33	56	-23
11 Dundee	34	33	9	7	17	50	71	-21
12 Saint Johnstone	29	33	8	5	20	33	58	-25

Relegation Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Heart of Midlothian	52	5	4	0	1	9	3	6
02 Motherwell	49	5	3	1	1	9	7	2
03 Kilmarnock	44	5	3	0	2	7	6	1
04 Dundee	41	5	2	1	2	7	6	1
05 Ross County	37	5	0	2	3	4	9	-5
06 Saint Johnstone	32	5	1	0	4	5	10	-5

Championship Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Celtic FC	92	5	3	2	0	15	4	11
02 Glasgow Rangers	75	5	2	3	0	12	6	6
03 Hibernian	58	5	1	2	2	8	9	-1
04 Aberdeen	53	5	1	0	4	3	12	-9
05 Dundee United	53	5	1	0	4	4	14	-10
06 Saint Mirren	50	5	2	3	0	8	5	3

Head To Head

28/09/2024 12:45

Saint Johnstone

0 - 6

Celtic FC

SCO PR

16/03/2024 11:00

Celtic FC

3 - 1

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

03/12/2023 08:00

Saint Johnstone

1 - 3

Celtic FC

SCO PR

26/08/2023 10:00

Celtic FC

0 - 0

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

05/02/2023 08:00

Saint Johnstone

1 - 4

Celtic FC

SCO PR

24/12/2022 08:30

Celtic FC

4 - 1

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

Celtic FC

83%

Draw

17%

Saint Johnstone

Celtic FC Last 6 matches

26/12/2024 11:00

Celtic FC 4 - 0 Motherwell SCO PR

22/12/2024 08:00

Dundee United 0 - 0 Celtic FC SCO PR

15/12/2024 11:30

Celtic FC 3 - 3 Glasgow Rangers SCO LC

10/12/2024 13:45

Dinamo Zagreb 0 - 0 Celtic FC UEFA CL

07/12/2024 11:00

Celtic FC 3 - 0 Hibernian SCO PR

04/12/2024 16:00

Aberdeen 0 - 1 Celtic FC SCO PR

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Saint Johnstone

26/12/2024 11:00

Saint Johnstone 1 - 2 Dundee United SCO PR

22/12/2024 11:00

Heart of Midlothian 2 - 1 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

14/12/2024 11:00

Saint Johnstone 2 - 3 Saint Mirren SCO PR

07/12/2024 11:00

Aberdeen 1 - 1 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

01/12/2024 08:00

Saint Johnstone 0 - 1 Glasgow Rangers SCO PR

23/11/2024 11:15

Saint Johnstone 1 - 0 Kilmarnock SCO PR

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Premier Leagu...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

355

Avg. per game

1.18

Conceded

181

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored

199

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

204

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

207 (69%)93 (31%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

138 (46%)159 (54%)

Celtic FC

Recent matches

Saint Johnstone

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(71%)32 13(29%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Celtic FC

Saint Johnstone

Shots

Celtic FC

Total shots

16.35 avg / game

Blocked

976 total

Avg. 4.65

Saint Johnstone

Total shots

11.15 avg / game

Blocked

539 total

Avg. 3.03

Celtic FC Pass Saint Johnstone

Total passes

146190

Avg. 630 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

64%

Total passes

63603

Avg. 353 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Celtic FC

300

Played games

Saint Johnstone

297

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

118

Clean sheets

0.32

7.49

2246

Corners

1383

4.66

16.25

4874

Throw-ins

4068

13.70

1.66

497

Offsides

394

1.33

1.97

591

GK saves

629

2.12

Celtic FC

DISCIPLINARY

Saint Johnstone

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.28

385

531

1.79

0.05

0.09

9.53

2859

Fouls

2882

9.70

10.22

3066

Tackles

2890

9.73

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How We Build the Celtic FC vs Saint Johnstone Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Celtic FC vs Saint Johnstone on 29 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Scottish Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Celtic FC vs Saint Johnstone Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Celtic FC's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Saint Johnstone's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Scottish Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Scottish Premier League standings and the Scottish Premier League form table to understand exactly where Celtic FC and Saint Johnstone sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Scottish Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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