Celtic FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Celtic FC vs St. Johnstone FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.
- Celtic FC 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- St. Johnstone FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graeme Stewart
- Referee David Munro
- Referee Ralph Gordon
- Referee Colin Steven
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | St. Mirren FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell FC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers FC | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk FC | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee United FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Dec | AC Milan | A | 2–4 | L |
| 26 Nov | AC Sparta Praha | A | 1–4 | L |
| 21 Nov | Hibernian FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Nov | Motherwell FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 05 Nov | AC Sparta Praha | H | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Nov | Hibernian FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Nov | Motherwell FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Nov | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Dundee United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Oct | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 5–3 | W |
Season Stats
| Celtic FC | St. Johnstone FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #6 |
| 6 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 6 | Scored | 4 |
| 1 | Conceded | 4 |
| +5 | GD | +0 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 100% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
35%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season
St. Johnstone FC this season
Celtic FC are 1st (6 pts). St. Johnstone FC are 6th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Celtic FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
St. Johnstone FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Celtic FC to score. At the same time, St. Johnstone FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' St. Johnstone FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 20' Celtic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined St. Johnstone FC backline.
- 25' Craig Bryson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 26' The crowd applauds Michael O'Halloran as he leaves the pitch. Chris Kane steps in for St. Johnstone FC.
- 31' Michael O'Halloran needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 36' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 41' Tom Rogic has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 10 cards already picked up this season.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Greg Taylor. He replaces Diego Laxalt on 46 minute.
- 51' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 54' St. Johnstone FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 54.
- 59' Another change for Celtic FC made on 59 minute. Scott Brown leaves to be changed by Leigh Griffiths.
- 64' David Wotherspoon was booked on 64.
- 68' The supporters are chanting for David Turnbull. He replaces Tom Rogic on 68 minute.
- 68' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Chris Kane.
- 73' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nir Bitton made 410 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Callum McGregor on 78.
- 79' What a strike from Chris Kane! The score is 0-1.
- 81' Mohamed Elyounoussi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kristoffer Ajer on 81 minute.
- 83' Mohamed Elyounoussi makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Celtic FC are in front.
- 86' Time for substitution for St. Johnstone FC. Craig Bryson is replaced by Liam Craig.
- 90' Poor challenge from Liam Craig. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Celtic FC 1-1 St. Johnstone FC.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
93
Diego Laxalt ↓ Greg Taylor 46'
-
18
Tom Rogic ↓ David Turnbull 68'
-
8
Scott Brown C ↓ Leigh Griffiths 59'
- 6
- 42
- 35
- 22
- 17
- 1
- 30
Bench
-
27
Mohamed Elyounoussi ↑ 81'
-
9
Leigh Griffiths ↑ 59'
- 21
- 29
-
3
Greg Taylor ↑ 46'
-
14
David Turnbull ↑ 68'
- 44
- 11
- 12
Coach
Neil Lennon
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
13
Craig Bryson ↓ Liam Craig 86'
- 14
- 10
- 1
- 3
- 6
- 18
-
11
Michael O'Halloran ↓ Chris Kane 26'
- 15
- 19
- 4
Bench
- 12
-
9
Chris Kane ↑ 26'
-
26
Liam Craig ↑ 86'
- 5
- 22
- 40
- 17
- 46
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 8 |
| James Forrest | 8 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 5 |
| Ryan Christie | 4 |
| Callum McGregor | 4 |
| James Forrest | 4 |
| Giorgos Giakoumakis | 3 |
| Leigh Griffiths | 3 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
3.48
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 81% + Celtic FC to win 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.52
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 3.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 4.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
87%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
28%
Celtic FC or St. Johnstone FC
84%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 1
7.8%
3 – 0
7.8%
2 – 0
7%
2 – 1
7%
4 – 1
6.8%
4 – 0
6.6%
5 – 1
4.8%
1 – 1
Actual
5 – 0
4.6%
3 – 2
4.1%
1 – 0
3.9%
2 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| -2 | 45% | 19% | 36% |
| -1.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| -1 | 64% | 17% | 19% |
| -0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +0.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +1 | 93% | 5% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
4%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.