Saint Johnstone vs Celtic FC Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – February 05

Saint Johnstone

L D L L L

9th place in Scottish Premier League

1 - 4

05/02/2023 08:00

Celtic FC

W W W W W

1st place in Scottish Premier League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Saint Johnstone vs Celtic FC on February 05, 2023 (kick-off: 08:00) 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 for you.

Saint Johnstone are currently 9th with 33 points after 33 matches.
Celtic FC sit 1st with 92 points from 33 matches.

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 05/02/2023

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

01 Celtic FC	92	33	30	2	1	103	25	78
02 Glasgow Rangers	79	33	25	4	4	81	34	47
03 Aberdeen	53	33	17	2	14	52	52	0
04 Heart of Midlothian	48	33	14	6	13	56	49	7
05 Hibernian	44	33	13	5	15	49	52	-3
06 Saint Mirren	44	33	12	8	13	38	49	-11
07 Livingston	42	33	12	6	15	33	52	-19
08 Motherwell	37	33	10	7	16	44	48	-4
09 Saint Johnstone	33	33	9	6	18	34	54	-20
10 Dundee United	31	33	8	7	18	36	58	-22
11 Kilmarnock	31	33	8	7	18	29	58	-29
12 Ross County	27	33	7	6	20	28	52	-24

Saint Johnstone Last 6 matches

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%

Last 6 matches Celtic FC

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%

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

202

Avg. per game

0.68

Conceded

206

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored

356

Avg. per game

1.19

Conceded

181

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 298 matches

YesNo

139 (47%)159 (53%)

In last 298 matches

NoYes

208 (69%)92 (31%)

Saint Johnstone

Recent matches

Celtic FC

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

/Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(69%)31 14(31%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Saint Johnstone

Celtic FC

Shots

Saint Johnstone

Total shots

11.16 avg / game

Blocked

542 total

Avg. 3.03

Celtic FC

Total shots

16.39 avg / game

Blocked

980 total

Avg. 4.64

Saint Johnstone Pass Celtic FC

Total passes

64132

Avg. 354 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

146844

Avg. 630 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

64%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Saint Johnstone

298

Played games

Celtic FC

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

119

0.40

4.66

1389

Corners

2250

7.50

13.74

4095

Throw-ins

4887

16.29

1.33

395

Offsides

495

1.65

2.12

632

GK saves

591

1.97

Saint Johnstone

DISCIPLINARY

Celtic FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.79

533

384

1.28

0.09

0.05

9.69

2888

Fouls

2862

9.54

9.73

2900

Tackles

3074

10.25

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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 05 February 2023 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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