St. Johnstone vs Celtic: Scottish Premiership 2026 Match Preview
Analysis by Robert Marin · Last Updated: 3 September 2026 at 20:40 UTC
Date of last modification: 3 September 2026 at 20:40 UTC
Match Preview
St. Johnstone face Celtic in the Scottish Premiership on 9 September 2026. Round 3 brings contrasting metrics, as St. Johnstone enter the match on a run of 3 matches without a win while Celtic hold a 70% win probability.
Statistical Indicators
Celtic record a form index of 53 and a consistency index of 70, compared to St. Johnstone with 20 and 46 respectively. St. Johnstone show a pressure index of 74, while Celtic measure 85. Data reliability stands at 46% for St. Johnstone and 30% for Celtic.
Expected Goals and Match Dynamics
Expected goals figures project 2 for St. Johnstone and 3.34 for Celtic. The attacking index lists St. Johnstone at 57 and Celtic at 75, with defensive indices recorded at 40 and 60 respectively.
Head-to-Head Record
Historical head-to-head figures reflect an 85% win history for Celtic, whereas St. Johnstone sit at 15%. A draw probability of 11% completes the outcome distribution alongside a 19% home win figure.
What to Watch
Statistical analysis points to a draw or Celtic win as the lower-risk indicator, alongside goal metrics indicating more than 1.5 goals. Track the live score and projected lineups in the Arena Sports Insights app.
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