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

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 vs Celtic FC: Starting Lineups Time : 28/09/2024 12:45

Saint Johnstone
0 - 6
Finished
Celtic FC
73' event David Keltjens / Mackenzie Kirk
73' event Joshua McPake / Andre Raymond
58' event Cameron MacPherson / Nicky Clark
34' event Aaron Essel / Kyle Cameron Wright
30' event Matthew Smith
event 83' Adam Idah
event 75' Luke McCowan / Callum McGregor
event 72' Daizen Maeda
event 66' James Forrest / Nicolas Kuhn
event 66' Reo Hatate / Arne Engels
event 66' Adam Idah / Kyogo Furuhashi
event 54' Callum McGregor
event 46' Alex Valle Gomez / Greg Taylor
event 45' Kyogo Furuhashi
event 43' Paulo Bernardo
event 39' Daizen Maeda
event 35' Kyogo Furuhashi
event 26' Daizen Maeda Goal Disallowed
73' event David Keltjens / Mackenzie Kirk
event 83' Adam Idah
73' event Joshua McPake / Andre Raymond
event 75' Luke McCowan / Callum McGregor
58' event Cameron MacPherson / Nicky Clark
event 72' Daizen Maeda
34' event Aaron Essel / Kyle Cameron Wright
event 66' James Forrest / Nicolas Kuhn
30' event Matthew Smith
event 66' Reo Hatate / Arne Engels
event 66' Adam Idah / Kyogo Furuhashi
event 54' Callum McGregor
event 46' Alex Valle Gomez / Greg Taylor
event 45' Kyogo Furuhashi
event 43' Paulo Bernardo
event 39' Daizen Maeda
event 35' Kyogo Furuhashi
event 26' Daizen Maeda Goal Disallowed
Saint Johnstone Saint Johnstone
Substitutions
#15 Aaron Essel
#33 David Keltjens
#24 Joshua McPake
#8 Cameron MacPherson
#17 Maksym Kucheriavyi
#43 Ben McCrystal
#46 Filip Franczak
#12 Joshua Rae
#49 Brodie Dair
Saint Johnstone Saint Johnstone Celtic FC Celtic FC
5Shots21
1Shots on Goal14
9Fouls8
3Corner Kick13
1Offside0
1Yellow card1
34Aerial30
6Save1
13Successful Tackles15
8Interceptions5
17Long pass24
0Assist6
4Shots off goal7
0Hit The Post1
11Head Success21
13Tackle15
5Dribbles5
11Throw-in14
211Passes685
61Attacks144
15Dangerous attacks76
1Corner Kicks(HT)7
Celtic FC Celtic FC
Substitutions
#9 Adam Idah
#41 Reo Hatate
#11 Alex Valle Gomez
#49 James Forrest
#14 Luke McCowan
#12 Viljami Sinisalo
#17 Maik Nawrocki
#56 Anthony Ralston
#13 Hyun-jun Yang
Commentary
83' Goal! Adam Idah - Celtic FC
75' Celtic FC — substitution: Luke McCowan / Callum McGregor
73' Saint Johnstone — substitution: David Keltjens / Mackenzie Kirk
73' Saint Johnstone — substitution: Joshua McPake / Andre Raymond
72' Goal! Daizen Maeda - Celtic FC
66' Celtic FC — substitution: James Forrest / Nicolas Kuhn
66' Celtic FC — substitution: Reo Hatate / Arne Engels
66' Celtic FC — substitution: Adam Idah / Kyogo Furuhashi
58' Saint Johnstone — substitution: Cameron MacPherson / Nicky Clark
54' Goal! Callum McGregor - Celtic FC
46' Celtic FC — substitution: Alex Valle Gomez / Greg Taylor
45' Goal! Kyogo Furuhashi - Celtic FC
43' Goal! Paulo Bernardo - Celtic FC
39' Daizen Maeda - Celtic FC receive a yellow card
35' Goal! Kyogo Furuhashi - Celtic FC
34' Saint Johnstone — substitution: Aaron Essel / Kyle Cameron Wright
30' Matthew Smith - Saint Johnstone receive a yellow card
26' VAR review - Celtic FC

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 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.

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 standings and the 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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