Saint Mirren vs Celtic FC Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – January 02

Saint Mirren

D W L D L

5th place in League

0-3

02/01/2024 13:00

Celtic FC

W L W W D

1st place in League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Saint Mirren vs Celtic FC on January 02, 2024 (kick-off: 13:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Saint Mirren vs Celtic FC preview before placing for you.

Saint Mirren are currently 5th with 43 points after 33 matches.
Celtic FC sit 1st with 78 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Celtic FC to win with probability 70%.
Head-to-head history favors Celtic FC, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Saint Mirren have one win, 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

13:00

2024-01-02

Saint Mirren vs Celtic FC - Prediction & Odds

Saint Mirren

Celtic FC

2024-01-02 13:00

STANDINGS UP TO 02/01/2024

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

01/11/2023 15:45

Celtic FC

2 - 1

Saint Mirren

SCO PR

20/05/2023 10:00

Celtic FC

2 - 2

Saint Mirren

SCO PR

05/03/2023 08:00

Saint Mirren

1 - 5

Celtic FC

SCO PR

11/02/2023 13:30

Celtic FC

5 - 1

Saint Mirren

SCOFAC

18/01/2023 15:45

Celtic FC

4 - 0

Saint Mirren

SCO PR

18/09/2022 07:00

Saint Mirren

2 - 0

Celtic FC

SCO PR

Saint Mirren

17%

Draw

17%

Celtic FC

67%

Saint Mirren Last 6 matches

30/12/2023 11:00

Aberdeen 0 - 3 Saint Mirren SCO PR

27/12/2023 15:45

Saint Mirren 0 - 1 Kilmarnock SCO PR

23/12/2023 11:00

Heart of Midlothian 2 - 0 Saint Mirren SCO PR

16/12/2023 11:00

Saint Mirren 0 - 0 Motherwell SCO PR

09/12/2023 11:00

Saint Mirren 2 - 0 Ross County SCO PR

06/12/2023 15:45

Saint Johnstone 1 - 0 Saint Mirren SCO PR

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Celtic FC

30/12/2023 08:30

Celtic FC 2 - 1 Glasgow Rangers SCO PR

26/12/2023 11:00

Dundee 0 - 3 Celtic FC SCO PR

23/12/2023 11:00

Celtic FC 2 - 0 Livingston SCO PR

16/12/2023 11:00

Celtic FC 0 - 2 Heart of Midlothian SCO PR

13/12/2023 16:00

Celtic FC 2 - 1 Feyenoord UEFA CL

10/12/2023 08:00

Kilmarnock 2 - 1 Celtic FC SCO PR

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

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

0.67

Conceded

231

Avg. per game

0.77

Scored

356

Avg. per game

1.19

Conceded

181

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

135 (45%)165 (55%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

208 (69%)92 (31%)

Saint Mirren

Recent matches

Celtic FC

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

/Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(69%)31 14(31%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Saint Mirren

Celtic FC

Shots

Saint Mirren

Total shots

11.50 avg / game

Blocked

650 total

Avg. 3.23

Celtic FC

Total shots

16.39 avg / game

Blocked

980 total

Avg. 4.64

Saint Mirren Pass Celtic FC

Total passes

73564

Avg. 331 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

146844

Avg. 630 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

64%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Saint Mirren

300

Played games

Celtic FC

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

119

0.40

5.11

1532

Corners

2250

7.50

17.51

5254

Throw-ins

4887

16.29

1.58

475

Offsides

495

1.65

2.37

711

GK saves

591

1.97

Saint Mirren

DISCIPLINARY

Celtic FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.70

510

384

1.28

0.11

0.05

9.94

2982

Fouls

2862

9.54

10.11

3033

Tackles

3074

10.25

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How We Build the Saint Mirren vs Celtic FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Saint Mirren vs Celtic FC on 02 January 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 Mirren vs Celtic FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Saint Mirren'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 Mirren 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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