Celtic vs St. Johnstone Prediction and Betting Tips

Celtic vs St. Johnstone Prediction and Betting Tips | 29th December 2024

Modified Dec 28, 2024 08:09 GMT

Celtic v Rangers - Premier Sports Cup Final - Source: Getty — The Hoops haven't lost in the fixture since 2016 (PC: Getty Images)

Scottish champions Celtic host St. Johnstone at the Celtic Park on Sunday for their clash in the 2024-25 Scottish Premiership. The Hoops are running away with yet another title as they lead by 12 points at the top of the table after 17 games.

Brendan Rodgers' side have won 15 times and drawn twice, being the only side in the division yet to lose a game.

As things stand, a 55th top-flight title seems inevitable. They crushed Motherwell 4-0 in their last encounter, courtesy of goals from Arne Engels, Daizen Maeda, Nicolas-Gerrit Kuhn and Reo Hatete.

It demonstrated the side's menacing attacking instincts and just how fearsome they can be if given the chance. By contrast, their next opponents are rock bottom in 12th after winning just four games all season and accruing a mere 14 points.

The Saints last won a match five games ago, a slender 1-0 victory over Kilmarnock, with Makenzie Kirk scoring the only goal of the game in the 53rd minute. A profound lack of consistency means they find themselves in the relegation zone right now, as their 15-year run in the Scottish top flight is heading to a close.

Celtic vs St. Johnstone Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

There have been 79 clashes between the sides in the past, with Celtic winning on an overwhelming number of occasions (62) while losing just eight times.
The Hoops are currently on a three-game winning run in the fixture and haven't lost since May 2016, a run that stretches back by 30 games.
The Saints are winless in their last four league games, losing thrice.
Celtic have kept a clean sheet in their last five consecutive top-flight games.
With 48 goals scored, the reigning Scottish champions are the most prolific side in the division right now and, with only four conceded, they have the best defensive record too.

Celtic vs St. Johnstone Prediction

This match pits the first versus the last and honestly, Celtic should have a walk in the park here, having also crushed them 6-0 on the road in their earlier clash. They boast the best attack and the meanest defense, and their rivals, rooted at the foot of the table, stand no chance here.

Prediction: Celtic 4-0 St. Johnstone