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

Betiball's prediction for Saint Johnstone vs Celtic FC on 05 February 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 your bet.

Saint Johnstone vs Celtic FC: Starting Lineups Time : 05/02/2023 08:00

Saint Johnstone
1 - 4
Finished
Celtic FC
90+1' event Andrew Considine
89' event James Dominic Brown
84' event Jamie Murphy / Connor Mclennan
84' event Thelonius Bair / Graham Carey
79' event Zak Rudden / Steve May
79' event Melker Hallberg / Daniel Philips
78' event Connor Mclennan
69' event David Wotherspoon / Drey Wright
25' event Drey Wright
event 90+2' David Turnbull
event 87' Sead Haksabanovic / Joao Pedro Neves Filipe
event 79' Hyeon-Gyu Oh / Kyogo Furuhashi
event 79' David Turnbull / Aaron Mooy
event 72' Greg Taylor
event 69' Liel Abada / Reo Hatate
event 69' Matthew ORiley / Daizen Maeda
event 41' Joao Pedro Neves Filipe
event 38' Aaron Mooy
event 22' Kyogo Furuhashi
event 13' Andrew Considine
90+1' event Andrew Considine
event 90+2' David Turnbull
89' event James Dominic Brown
event 87' Sead Haksabanovic / Joao Pedro Neves Filipe
84' event Jamie Murphy / Connor Mclennan
event 79' Hyeon-Gyu Oh / Kyogo Furuhashi
84' event Thelonius Bair / Graham Carey
event 79' David Turnbull / Aaron Mooy
79' event Zak Rudden / Steve May
event 72' Greg Taylor
79' event Melker Hallberg / Daniel Philips
event 69' Liel Abada / Reo Hatate
78' event Connor Mclennan
event 69' Matthew ORiley / Daizen Maeda
69' event David Wotherspoon / Drey Wright
event 41' Joao Pedro Neves Filipe
25' event Drey Wright
event 38' Aaron Mooy
event 22' Kyogo Furuhashi
event 13' Andrew Considine
Saint Johnstone Saint Johnstone
Substitutions
#22 Melker Hallberg
#16 Zak Rudden
#29 Jamie Murphy
#10 David Wotherspoon
#17 Thelonius Bair
#11 Michael OHalloran
#21 Alistair Crawford
#6 Liam Gordon
#20 Ross Sinclair
Saint Johnstone Saint Johnstone Celtic FC Celtic FC
6Shots12
2Shots on Goal4
5Fouls11
3Corner Kick4
12Free kick4
1Offside5
2Yellow card2
1Red card0
31Aerial21
1Save1
10Successful Tackles18
13Interceptions11
1Assist2
1Shots off goal4
0Hit The Post1
14Head Success12
3Blocked4
10Tackle18
7Dribbles3
24Throw-in22
271Passes702
93Attacks142
35Dangerous attacks41
1Corner Kicks(HT)2
Celtic FC Celtic FC
Substitutions
#11 Liel Abada
#9 Sead Haksabanovic
#33 Matthew ORiley
#14 David Turnbull
#19 Hyeon-Gyu Oh
#24 Tomoki Iwata
#49 James Forrest
#29 Scott Bain
#18 Yuki Kobayashi
Commentary
90+2' Goal! David Turnbull - Celtic FC
90+1' Andrew Considine - Saint Johnstone receive a red card
89' James Dominic Brown - Saint Johnstone receive a yellow card
87' Celtic FC — substitution: Sead Haksabanovic / Joao Pedro Neves Filipe
84' Saint Johnstone — substitution: Jamie Murphy / Connor Mclennan
84' Saint Johnstone — substitution: Thelonius Bair / Graham Carey
79' Saint Johnstone — substitution: Zak Rudden / Steve May
79' Saint Johnstone — substitution: Melker Hallberg / Daniel Philips
79' Celtic FC — substitution: Hyeon-Gyu Oh / Kyogo Furuhashi
79' Celtic FC — substitution: David Turnbull / Aaron Mooy
78' Connor Mclennan - Saint Johnstone receive a yellow card
72' Greg Taylor - Celtic FC receive a yellow card
69' Saint Johnstone — substitution: David Wotherspoon / Drey Wright
69' Celtic FC — substitution: Liel Abada / Reo Hatate
69' Celtic FC — substitution: Matthew ORiley / Daizen Maeda
41' Joao Pedro Neves Filipe - Celtic FC receive a yellow card
38' Goal! Aaron Mooy - Celtic FC
25' Goal! Drey Wright - Saint Johnstone
22' Goal! Kyogo Furuhashi - Celtic FC
13' Own goal! Andrew Considine - Celtic FC

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 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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