LiontipsSt Johnstone vs Celtic: Predictions and Betting Odds for the Scottish Premiership Match on September 28, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
The club has not tasted victory in over a month and is currently on a five-match winless streak across all competitions, recording one draw and four losses. Under the management of Steven MacLean, the team has achieved only one win in the league, with one draw and four defeats. In their last match, the squad secured a thrilling 3-3 draw against Ross County. As a result, they have accumulated four points and sit in 11th place in the standings.
Injuries and Suspensions
Ikpeazu and McClelland will miss the game due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Matches involving St Johnstone average 3.2 goals per game
- The club has conceded at least two goals in every home match this season
Projected Lineup: Sinclair, Neilson, Sanders, Cameron, Wright, Holt, Sprangler, Smith, Raymond, Kirk, Clark.
Current Form
Celtic has excelled in their preparation for the current season. In friendly matches, the club remained undefeated, which has translated into impressive results at the beginning of the championship. Celtic won all five matches, not conceding a single goal while scoring 14. In their recent Scottish Cup game, Brendan Rodgers' team dominated Falkirk with a score of 5-2, and in the latest national league match, they kept Hearts at bay, winning 2-0. This solid performance has placed them firmly at the top of the league table with 15 points, leading their arch-rivals Rangers by five points.
In the opening match of the Champions League, Celtic secured a resounding victory over Slovan Bratislava with a score of 5-1.
Disciplinary Issues and Injuries
There are no issues with the team's lineup.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Celtic is on a 25-match unbeaten streak across all competitions
- Since the start of this season, the team averages 1.4 yellow cards per game
Projected Starting XI: Schmeichel, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor, Engels, McGregor, Hatate, Kyogo, Furuhashi, Maeda.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 0:3
In 2 out of the last 3 matches, this score was recorded for the visitors
7.50Bet 1st Half: Total Over 1.5 Goals
In 3 out of the last 5 matches, Celtic scored more than one goal in the first half
2.00Bet 2nd Half: Handicap (-1) on Celtic
In the last two matches, the hoops won the second half by a margin of two goals
1.72Tip and bets
In the opening matches of this season, Celtic has been scoring consistently. Their gameplay is finely tuned in both defense and attack, working like a well-oiled machine. This match is expected to be high-scoring, and the club has been solid defensively since the season began, which we anticipate will continue today.
Prediction — only Celtic will score with odds of 1.98
Bet on the Outcome
The visitors are clear favorites. Celtic has shown excellent form, dominating their opponents across all competitions. This raises hopes for an overwhelming victory against their rivals, with the Glasgow club dictating the game pace. The Hoops appear significantly stronger and should comfortably outplay their opponent.
Prediction – Asian handicap (-2.5) on Celtic with odds of 2.35
Bet on the Total
The visitors are likely to pursue victory and will not play too conservatively, while the hosts will likely focus on defense and rely on counterattacks. Expectations for a high-scoring match should be tempered, as Celtic has concluded four consecutive league matches with a total of fewer than three goals.
Prediction – total under 3.5 goals with odds of 1.77
