St. Johnstone vs Celtic Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
The upcoming meeting between St. Johnstone and Celtic takes place at McDiarmid Park on 22 August 2026. Kickoff is set for as both teams prepare for another important fixture in the Scotland Premier League. Attention will turn to overall performance levels and tactical execution.
St. Johnstone generally use a balanced tactical approach.
Celtic prefer a system that balances attack and defence.
Recent Form
St. Johnstone
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Celtic
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St. Johnstone have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.
Despite similar results, Celtic have shown a clear dip in performances over recent games. It will be important for them to respond quickly in upcoming fixtures.
Recent Form Home/Away
St. Johnstone (Home)
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Celtic (Away)
There is little difference in St. Johnstone's performance across venues.
Celtic form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
St. Johnstone
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Celtic
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St. Johnstone have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
In contrast, Celtic boast one of the strongest recent defensive records. Opponents are finding it hard to break them down.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
St. Johnstone (Home)
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Celtic (Away)
There is little difference in St. Johnstone's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
A huge contrast in clean sheet potential, heavily favouring home games for Celtic.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
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Celtic
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St. Johnstone's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
In contrast, Celtic are often involved in tight, cagey games. Breaking down games has been a challenge.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
St. Johnstone (Home)
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Celtic (Away)
St. Johnstone's fixtures are far more entertaining at home than away.
A rare pattern, with Celtic's goals flowing more freely in away fixtures.
Scoring Consistency
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St. Johnstone have generally been effective going forward, scoring in most recent games. They usually create enough chances to trouble most defences.
Although both have recorded similar outcomes, Celtic have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
St. Johnstone (Home)
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Celtic (Away)
St. Johnstone's scoring rate is significantly higher at home than away.
A strong home bias in Celtic's attacking output.
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St. Johnstone vs Celtic Video Content
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St. Johnstone vs Celtic Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average St. Johnstone scores after every 3.8 shots, while Celtic gets averagely 11 shots in a game.
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St. Johnstone vs Celtic Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
St. Johnstone fielded the below lineup in the last match against St. Mirren:
In their last match against Dundee starting lineup of Celtic was the following: Sinisalo; Tierney, Trusty, Carter-Vickers, Johnston; Engels, McGregor; Hyun-Jun, Nygren, Duran; Hogh
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