Celtic FC vs Saint Johnstone: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 05 December

Prediction

Celtic FC

W D D L D

5th place in Scottish Premier League

? - ?

05/12/2026 11:00

Saint Johnstone

W D L W W

2nd place in Scottish Premier League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Celtic FC vs Saint Johnstone on 05 December 2026 (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 5th with 3 points after 1 match.
Saint Johnstone sit 2nd with 3 points from 1 match.

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

STANDINGS UP TO 05/12/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Saint Mirren	3	1	1	0	0	2	0	2
02 Saint Johnstone	3	1	1	0	0	4	3	1
03 Aberdeen	3	1	1	0	0	2	1	1
04 Motherwell	3	1	1	0	0	2	1	1
05 Celtic FC	3	1	1	0	0	1	0	1
06 Dundee United	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	0
07 Glasgow Rangers	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	0
08 Kilmarnock	0	1	0	0	1	3	4	-1
09 Heart of Midlothian	0	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1
10 Hibernian	0	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1
11 Dundee FC	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1
12 Falkirk	0	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2

Celtic FC Last 6 matches

04/08/2026 01:30

Celtic FC 1 - 0 Dundee FC Scottish Premiership

25/07/2026 21:00

Celtic FC 2 - 2 AC Milan International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 21:00

Celtic FC 1 - 1 Middlesbrough International Club Friendly

14/07/2026 23:30

Sporting CP 4 - 1 Celtic FC International Club Friendly

08/07/2026 00:00

Shelbourne 1 - 1 Celtic FC International Club Friendly

23/05/2026 21:00

Celtic FC 3 - 1 Dunfermline Athletic Scotland FA Cup

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Saint Johnstone

02/08/2026 20:00

Saint Johnstone 4 - 3 Kilmarnock Scottish Premiership

25/07/2026 21:00

Saint Johnstone 1 - 1 East Fife Scotland League Cup

22/07/2026 01:45

Inverness 1 - 0 Saint Johnstone Scotland League Cup

18/07/2026 21:00

Saint Johnstone 3 - 0 Greenock Morton Scotland League Cup

15/07/2026 01:45

Linlithgow Rose 0 - 2 Saint Johnstone Scotland League Cup

11/07/2026 20:00

Cove Rangers 2 - 4 Saint Johnstone International Club Friendly

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

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

356

Avg. per game

1.19

Conceded

181

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored

202

Avg. per game

0.68

Conceded

206

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

208 (69%)92 (31%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

139 (47%)159 (53%)

Celtic FC

Recent matches

Saint Johnstone

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(69%)31 14(31%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Celtic FC

Saint Johnstone

Shots

Celtic FC

Total shots

16.39 avg / game

Blocked

980 total

Avg. 4.64

Saint Johnstone

Total shots

11.16 avg / game

Blocked

542 total

Avg. 3.03

Celtic FC Pass Saint Johnstone

Total passes

146844

Avg. 630 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

64%

Total passes

64132

Avg. 354 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Celtic FC

300

Played games

Saint Johnstone

298

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.40

119

Clean sheets

0.32

7.50

2250

Corners

1389

4.66

16.29

4887

Throw-ins

4095

13.74

1.65

495

Offsides

395

1.33

1.97

591

GK saves

632

2.12

Celtic FC

DISCIPLINARY

Saint Johnstone

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.28

384

533

1.79

0.05

0.09

9.54

2862

Fouls

2888

9.69

10.25

3074

Tackles

2900

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 05 December 2026 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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