Saint Mirren vs Celtic FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 05 March

Betiball's prediction for Saint Mirren vs Celtic FC on 05 March 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 Mirren vs Celtic FC preview before placing your bet.

Saint Mirren vs Celtic FC: Starting Lineups Time : 05/03/2023 12:00

Saint Mirren
1 - 5
Finished
Celtic FC
75' event Scott Tanser / Curtis Main
74' event Fraser Taylor / Greg Kiltie
63' event Tony Watt / Ryan Strain
62' event Joseph Shaughnessy / Thierry Small
45' event Richard Taylor / Alex Greive
38' event Charles Dunne
37' event Ryan Strain
6' event Mark OHara
5' event Curtis Main Penalty awarded
event 81' Oh Hyun Gyu
event 80' Oh Hyun Gyu Penalty awarded
event 74' Tomoki Iwata / Aaron Mooy
event 72' Matthew ORiley
event 71' Sead Haksabanovic / Joao Pedro Neves Filipe
event 70' Liel Abada
event 66' Oh Hyun Gyu / Kyogo Furuhashi
event 66' Matthew ORiley / Reo Hatate
event 61' Alistair Johnston
event 56' Joao Pedro Neves Filipe
event 46' Liel Abada / Daizen Maeda
event 40' Aaron Mooy Penalty cancelled
75' event Scott Tanser / Curtis Main
event 81' Oh Hyun Gyu
74' event Fraser Taylor / Greg Kiltie
event 80' Oh Hyun Gyu Penalty awarded
63' event Tony Watt / Ryan Strain
event 74' Tomoki Iwata / Aaron Mooy
62' event Joseph Shaughnessy / Thierry Small
event 72' Matthew ORiley
45' event Richard Taylor / Alex Greive
event 71' Sead Haksabanovic / Joao Pedro Neves Filipe
38' event Charles Dunne
event 70' Liel Abada
37' event Ryan Strain
event 66' Oh Hyun Gyu / Kyogo Furuhashi
6' event Mark OHara
event 66' Matthew ORiley / Reo Hatate
5' event Curtis Main Penalty awarded
event 61' Alistair Johnston
event 56' Joao Pedro Neves Filipe
event 46' Liel Abada / Daizen Maeda
event 40' Aaron Mooy Penalty cancelled
Saint Mirren Saint Mirren
Substitutions
#4 Joseph Shaughnessy
#3 Scott Tanser
#5 Richard Taylor
#9 Tony Watt
#30 Fraser Taylor
#27 Peter Urminsky
#25 Kieran Offord
#8 Ryan Flynn
#24 Lewis Jamieson
Saint Mirren Saint Mirren Celtic FC Celtic FC
1Shots16
1Shots on Goal8
14Fouls7
0Corner Kick6
7Free kick11
0Offside1
1Yellow card0
1Red card0
35Aerial23
3Save0
15Successful Tackles5
8Interceptions11
0Assist3
0Shots off goal2
13Head Success16
0Blocked6
12Tackle6
2Dribbles7
15Throw-in20
167Passes783
54Attacks156
13Dangerous attacks104
0Corner Kicks(HT)3
Celtic FC Celtic FC
Substitutions
#11 Liel Abada
#24 Tomoki Iwata
#9 Sead Haksabanovic
#33 Matthew ORiley
#19 Oh Hyun Gyu
#18 Yuki Kobayashi
#14 David Turnbull
#29 Scott Bain
#56 Anthony Ralston
Commentary
81' Penalty scored! Oh Hyun Gyu - Celtic FC
80' VAR review - Celtic FC
75' Saint Mirren — substitution: Scott Tanser / Curtis Main
74' Saint Mirren — substitution: Fraser Taylor / Greg Kiltie
74' Celtic FC — substitution: Tomoki Iwata / Aaron Mooy
72' Goal! Matthew ORiley - Celtic FC
71' Celtic FC — substitution: Sead Haksabanovic / Joao Pedro Neves Filipe
70' Goal! Liel Abada - Celtic FC
66' Celtic FC — substitution: Oh Hyun Gyu / Kyogo Furuhashi
66' Celtic FC — substitution: Matthew ORiley / Reo Hatate
63' Saint Mirren — substitution: Tony Watt / Ryan Strain
62' Saint Mirren — substitution: Joseph Shaughnessy / Thierry Small
61' Goal! Alistair Johnston - Celtic FC
56' Goal! Joao Pedro Neves Filipe - Celtic FC
46' Celtic FC — substitution: Liel Abada / Daizen Maeda
45' Saint Mirren — substitution: Richard Taylor / Alex Greive
40' VAR review - Celtic FC
38' Charles Dunne - Saint Mirren receive a red card
37' Ryan Strain - Saint Mirren receive a yellow card
6' Penalty scored! Mark OHara - Saint Mirren
5' VAR review - Saint Mirren

How We Build the Saint Mirren vs Celtic FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Saint Mirren vs Celtic FC on 05 March 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 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.

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

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