Saint Johnstone vs Celtic FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 03 December

Saint Johnstone

W D L L W

10th place in League

1-3

03/12/2023 12:00

Celtic FC

W L W W D

1st place in League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Saint Johnstone vs Celtic FC on 03 December 2023 (kick-off: 12:00) 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 are currently 10th with 31 points after 33 matches.
Celtic FC sit 1st with 78 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Celtic FC to win with probability 76%.
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

12:00

2023-12-03

Saint Johnstone vs Celtic FC - Prediction & Odds

Saint Johnstone

Celtic FC

2023-12-03 12:00

STANDINGS UP TO 03/12/2023

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Celtic FC	78	33	24	6	3	80	26	54
02 Glasgow Rangers	75	33	24	3	6	72	23	49
03 Heart of Midlothian	62	33	19	5	9	46	34	12
04 Kilmarnock	51	33	13	12	8	43	34	9
05 Saint Mirren	43	33	12	7	14	38	43	-5
06 Dundee	41	33	10	11	12	44	54	-10
07 Hibernian	39	33	9	12	12	44	51	-7
08 Motherwell	37	33	8	13	12	46	51	-5
09 Aberdeen	35	33	8	11	14	35	49	-14
10 Saint Johnstone	31	33	7	10	16	24	46	-22
11 Ross County	30	33	7	9	17	32	56	-24
12 Livingston	18	33	3	9	21	22	59	-37

Relegation Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Aberdeen	48	5	4	1	0	13	3	10
02 Hibernian	46	5	2	1	2	8	8	0
03 Motherwell	43	5	2	0	3	10	8	2
04 Saint Johnstone	35	5	1	1	3	5	8	-3
05 Ross County	35	5	1	2	2	6	11	-5
06 Livingston	25	5	2	1	2	7	11	-4

Championship Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Celtic FC	93	5	5	0	0	15	4	11
02 Glasgow Rangers	85	5	3	1	1	15	9	6
03 Heart of Midlothian	68	5	1	3	1	8	8	0
04 Kilmarnock	56	5	1	2	2	3	10	-7
05 Saint Mirren	47	5	1	1	3	8	9	-1
06 Dundee	42	5	0	1	4	5	14	-9

Head To Head

26/08/2023 14:00

Celtic FC

0 - 0

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

05/02/2023 12:00

Saint Johnstone

1 - 4

Celtic FC

SCO PR

24/12/2022 12:30

Celtic FC

4 - 1

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

08/10/2022 11:30

Saint Johnstone

1 - 2

Celtic FC

SCO PR

09/04/2022 14:00

Celtic FC

7 - 0

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

26/12/2021 12:30

Saint Johnstone

1 - 3

Celtic FC

SCO PR

Saint Johnstone

Draw

17%

Celtic FC

83%

Saint Johnstone Last 6 matches

25/11/2023 15:00

Heart of Midlothian 1 - 0 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

11/11/2023 15:00

Saint Johnstone 1 - 0 Ross County SCO PR

07/11/2023 19:45

Saint Johnstone 2 - 2 Motherwell SCO PR

01/11/2023 19:45

Saint Johnstone 2 - 1 Kilmarnock SCO PR

28/10/2023 14:00

Saint Mirren 4 - 0 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

08/10/2023 14:00

Aberdeen 0 - 0 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Celtic FC

28/11/2023 17:45

Lazio 2 - 0 Celtic FC UEFA CL

25/11/2023 15:00

Celtic FC 1 - 1 Motherwell SCO PR

12/11/2023 14:30

Celtic FC 6 - 0 Aberdeen SCO PR

07/11/2023 20:00

Atletico Madrid 6 - 0 Celtic FC UEFA CL

04/11/2023 12:30

Ross County 0 - 3 Celtic FC SCO PR

01/11/2023 19:45

Celtic FC 2 - 1 Saint Mirren SCO PR

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Premier Leagu...

Played games

Goals

Scored

353

Avg. per game

1.19

Conceded

364

Avg. per game

1.23

Scored

707

Avg. per game

2.36

Conceded

318

Avg. per game

1.06

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 297 matches

YesNo

199 (67%)98 (33%)

In last 297 matches

NoYes

264 (88%)36 (12%)

Saint Johnstone

Recent matches

Celtic FC

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(71%)32 13(29%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Saint Johnstone

Celtic FC

Shots

Saint Johnstone

Total shots

11.15 avg / game

Blocked

539 total

Avg. 3.03

Celtic FC

Total shots

16.35 avg / game

Blocked

976 total

Avg. 4.65

Saint Johnstone Pass Celtic FC

Total passes

63603

Avg. 353 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

146190

Avg. 630 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

64%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Saint Johnstone

297

Played games

Celtic FC

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

118

0.39

4.66

1383

Corners

2246

7.49

13.70

4068

Throw-ins

4874

16.25

1.33

394

Offsides

497

1.66

2.12

629

GK saves

591

1.97

Saint Johnstone

DISCIPLINARY

Celtic FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.79

531

385

1.28

0.09

0.05

9.70

2882

Fouls

2859

9.53

9.73

2890

Tackles

3066

10.22

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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 03 December 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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