ST Johnstone

Celtic

Premiership | Sat 22 Aug, 15:00

ST Johnstone v Celtic Stats

Data last updated: Fri 21 Aug 2026, 07:32 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This Premiership clash features ST Johnstone hosting Celtic, with Celtic currently top of the table and ST Johnstone sitting mid-table. Celtic have shown strong attacking intent early in the season, scoring three goals in two matches while conceding just half a goal per game. ST Johnstone have been competitive with a balanced approach, scoring and conceding two goals in their opening matches. Both sides have demonstrated a willingness to attack and create chances, setting up a potentially open game where both teams could find the net.

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Both Teams to Score

Celtic lead the league and have a strong attacking record with 3 goals scored and only 0.5 conceded per game.
ST Johnstone have scored and conceded 2 goals in their first two matches, showing balanced offensive and defensive play.
Both teams have a 50% rate for both teams to score in recent matches, indicating likelihood of goals at both ends.
Celtic average 25.5 shots per game with 10 on target, while ST Johnstone average 12 shots and 3.5 on target, showing offensive activity from both sides.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model assigns a 66.7% chance for both teams to score, supported by balanced recent form and attacking statistics from both sides. Celtic's high shot volume and ST Johnstone's goal threat underline the likelihood of goals at both ends. The 5% positive and solid level reinforce this as a sensible pick. No data limitations affect the reliability of this prediction, making it a well-supported selection based on current form and attacking profiles.

Model Chance66.7%

Strong positive

Recent BTTS Rate50% both teams

Positive

Shot VolumeCeltic 25.5, ST Johnstone 12

Strong positive

Value Edge+5%

Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Both teams have shown attacking intent and the ability to score early in the season, making both teams to score a logical choice. Celtic's control in shots and ST Johnstone's balanced goal record suggest a match where both sides find the net. This pick aligns well with tactical and statistical evidence from recent matches.

Main risk

Clean-sheet strength on one side can quickly weaken the shared-scoring case.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Both Teams to Score

“Celtic's offensive firepower combined with ST Johnstone's capacity to score creates a compelling case for both teams to find the net in this fixture.”

Key Data Signals

Both Teams to Score evidence

Celtic lead the league and have a strong attacking record with 3 goals scored and only 0.5 conceded per game.

ST Johnstone have scored and conceded 2 goals in their first two matches, showing balanced offensive and defensive play.

Both teams have a 50% rate for both teams to score in recent matches, indicating likelihood of goals at both ends.

Celtic average 25.5 shots per game with 10 on target, while ST Johnstone average 12 shots and 3.5 on target, showing offensive activity from both sides.

What To Watch In The Data

Both Teams to Score notes

Over the last ten head-to-head matches, the average goals scored is 3.7, indicating a trend towards high-scoring games.
Both teams have maintained a 50% rate for over 2.5 goals recently, suggesting a tempo and attacking style conducive to multiple goals in this fixture.

Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

ST Johnstone4

Avg corners for

Celtic8

ST Johnstone8

Avg total corners

Celtic12.5

ST Johnstone1.5

Avg yellow cards

Celtic0.5

ST Johnstone12

Avg shots

Celtic25.5

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Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

ST Johnstone2

Avg goals scored

Celtic3

ST Johnstone2

Avg goals conceded

Celtic0.5

ST Johnstone50%

BTTS rate

Celtic50%

ST Johnstone50%

Over 2.5 goals

Celtic50%

Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBetMGM guide price · Model 67% vs implied 62% · edge +5 pts

1.62

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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 46%

2.4

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Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 76%

1.17

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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 58%

1.55

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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 40%

2.35

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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 37%

2.2

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Both teams have scored in half of their recent matches, and the average goals per game in their head-to-head is 3.7, indicating a tendency for open games with multiple goals. This supports the likelihood of both teams scoring in this match.

Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBetMGM guide price · Model 67% vs implied 62% · edge +5 pts

1.62

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ST Johnstone Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 45%

3.2

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Celtic Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 76%

1.3

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Celtic to WinBetfred guide price · model 69%

1.48

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ST Johnstone to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%

6.5

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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 58%

1.55

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DrawBetfred guide price · model 21%

4.1

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The current for both teams to score reflect a slightly undervalued market given the model's 66.7% chance versus the implied 61.7%. This small positive suggests the price is reasonable and worth considering without major caution.

Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

ST Johnstone

Last 51W 0D 1L

Last 5 record

Last 101W 0D 1L

08 Aug 2026A ST Mirren0-1

02 Aug 2026H Kilmarnock4-3

Celtic

Last 52W 0D 0L

Last 5 record

Last 102W 0D 0L

09 Aug 2026A Kilmarnock5-1

03 Aug 2026H Dundee1-0

Best odds for this sectionST Johnstone Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · Model 45% vs implied 31% · edge +13.7 pts

3.2

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Celtic Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 76%

1.3

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Celtic to WinBetfred guide price · model 69%

1.48

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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 48%

2.4

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Away / DrawBetUK guide price · model 84%

1.07

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ST Johnstone to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%

6.5

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DrawBetfred guide price · model 21%

4.1

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Recent form shows Celtic with 6 points and a strong defensive record conceding only 0.5 goals per game, while ST Johnstone have 3 points with balanced scoring and conceding. Both teams have a 50% BTTS rate, indicating a consistent pattern of both sides scoring in their matches.

Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

1ST Johnstone wins

1Draws

8Celtic wins

20 Apr 2025ST Johnstone v Celtic0-5

06 Apr 2025ST Johnstone v Celtic1-0

29 Dec 2024Celtic v ST Johnstone4-0

28 Sep 2024ST Johnstone v Celtic0-6

16 Mar 2024Celtic v ST Johnstone3-1

03 Dec 2023ST Johnstone v Celtic1-3

Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBetMGM guide price · Model 67% vs implied 62% · edge +5 pts

1.62

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Celtic to WinBetfred guide price · model 69%

1.48

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ST Johnstone to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%

6.5

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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 58%

1.55

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DrawBetfred guide price · model 21%

4.1

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The head-to-head sample of 10 matches shows an average of 3.7 goals per game, supporting the expectation of an open match with goals from both sides. This historical data aligns with current attacking trends and recent form, reinforcing the BTTS pick.

Season team stats

Premiership

ST Johnstone2

Played

Celtic2

ST Johnstone2

Avg goals for

Celtic3

ST Johnstone2

Avg goals against

Celtic0.5

ST Johnstone0

Clean sheets

Celtic1

Best odds for this sectionST Johnstone Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · Model 45% vs implied 31% · edge +13.7 pts

3.2

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Celtic Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 76%

1.3

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Celtic to WinBetfred guide price · model 69%

1.48

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ST Johnstone to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%

6.5

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Season statistics reveal Celtic's potent attack averaging 3 goals for and a stingy defense allowing 0.5 goals per game. ST Johnstone's balanced stats with 2 goals scored and conceded per game suggest openness at both ends, reinforcing the BTTS likelihood.

League standings snapshot

Current table context.

Pos	Team	Pts	P	W	D	L	GD
1	Celtic	6	2	2	0	0	5
6	ST Johnstone	3	2	1	0	1	0

Celtic's position at the top of the Premiership table reflects their strong form and attacking prowess, while ST Johnstone's mid-table standing with 3 points shows competitive resilience. The standings underline Celtic's control but also ST Johnstone's capacity to challenge, supporting an open game scenario.

Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

50%ST Johnstone Over 2.5

50%Celtic Over 2.5

3.7H2H avg goals

Over the last ten head-to-head matches, the average goals scored is 3.7, indicating a trend towards high-scoring games. Both teams have maintained a 50% rate for over 2.5 goals recently, suggesting a tempo and attacking style conducive to multiple goals in this fixture.

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