Saint Johnstone vs Celtic FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 September

Saint Johnstone

W D D L W

12th place in League

0-6

28/09/2024 12:45

Celtic FC

W W L W L

1st place in League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Saint Johnstone vs Celtic FC on 28 September 2024 (kick-off: 12:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Saint Johnstone vs Celtic FC preview before placing your bet.

Saint Johnstone are currently 12th with 29 points after 33 matches.
Celtic FC sit 1st with 81 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Celtic FC to win with probability 79%.
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

12:45

2024-09-28

Saint Johnstone vs Celtic FC - Prediction & Odds

Saint Johnstone

Celtic FC

2024-09-28 12:45

STANDINGS UP TO 28/09/2024

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

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

08/10/2022 07:30

Saint Johnstone

1 - 2

Celtic FC

SCO PR

Saint Johnstone

Draw

17%

Celtic FC

83%

Saint Johnstone Last 6 matches

21/09/2024 10:00

Ross County 3 - 3 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

14/09/2024 10:00

Hibernian 2 - 0 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

31/08/2024 10:00

Saint Johnstone 1 - 2 Motherwell SCO PR

24/08/2024 10:00

Dundee United 2 - 0 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

17/08/2024 12:45

Glasgow Rangers 2 - 0 Saint Johnstone SCO LC

11/08/2024 10:00

Kilmarnock 0 - 3 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Celtic FC

18/09/2024 15:00

Celtic FC 5 - 1 Slovan Bratislava UEFA CL

14/09/2024 10:00

Celtic FC 2 - 0 Heart of Midlothian SCO PR

01/09/2024 07:30

Celtic FC 3 - 0 Glasgow Rangers SCO PR

25/08/2024 07:00

Saint Mirren 0 - 3 Celtic FC SCO PR

18/08/2024 10:00

Celtic FC 3 - 1 Hibernian SCO LC

11/08/2024 07:30

Hibernian 0 - 2 Celtic FC SCO PR

Win

100%

Draw

Lost

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

Saint Johnstone

Celtic FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.68

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.79

Scored

Avg. per game

1.53

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.26

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

11 (58%)8 (42%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

16 (84%)3 (16%)

Saint Johnstone

Recent matches

Celtic FC

Under /Over

(74%)14 5(26%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(100%)19 0(0%)

Under /Over

(21%)4 15(79%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(63%)12 7(37%)

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)11 8(42%)

/Yes

(53%)10 9(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(32%)6 13(68%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Saint Johnstone

Celtic FC

Shots

Saint Johnstone

Total shots

12.37 avg / game

Blocked

48 total

Avg. 3.20

Celtic FC

Total shots

20.42 avg / game

Blocked

94 total

Avg. 6.27

Saint Johnstone Pass Celtic FC

Total passes

8370

Avg. 441 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

14166

Avg. 746 / game

Accurate

90%

Ball possession

75%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Saint Johnstone

Played games

Celtic FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.68

4.53

Corners

190

10.00

22.42

426

Throw-ins

381

20.05

1.63

Offsides

2.00

3.37

GK saves

1.89

Saint Johnstone

DISCIPLINARY

Celtic FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.68

0.68

0.11

0.00

9.84

187

Fouls

184

9.68

14.47

275

Tackles

261

13.74

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Saint Johnstone vs Celtic FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Saint Johnstone vs Celtic FC on 28 September 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.

Saint Johnstone vs Celtic FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Saint Johnstone's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Celtic FC'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 Saint Johnstone and Celtic FC 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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