Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Celtic FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Celtic FC
3 – 1
Full Time
St. Johnstone FC
Sat 16 Mar 2024 · 15:00 UTC Celtic Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Kyogo Furuhashi 40' 1–0
Nicolas Kuhn 46' 2–0
James Forrest 68' 3–0
3–1 81' Connor Smith
Y 45' Adama Sidibeh
Y 90' Ryan McGowan
Y 90' Daniel Phillips

Overview

Match Preview

Celtic FC vs St. Johnstone FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Euan Anderson
  • Assistant 1 Calum Spence
  • Assistant 2 Paul McAvinue (Scotland)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 7 18
2 Rangers FC 7 16
3 Heart of Midlothian FC 7 13
4 Dundee FC 7 10
5 St. Mirren FC 7 10
6 St. Johnstone FC 7 8
7 Aberdeen FC 7 8
8 Motherwell FC 7 8
9 Dundee United FC 7 8
10 Hibernian FC 7 7
11 Falkirk FC 7 6
12 Kilmarnock FC 7 5

Head-to-Head

18
2
1
Celtic FC 21 games · Avg 3.5 goals St. Johnstone FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-03-16 Celtic FC 3–1 St. Johnstone FC 2023-12-03 St. Johnstone FC 1–3 Celtic FC 2023-08-26 Celtic FC 0–0 St. Johnstone FC 2023-02-05 St. Johnstone FC 1–4 Celtic FC 2022-12-24 Celtic FC 4–1 St. Johnstone FC

Recent Form

Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar St. Johnstone FC H 3–1 W
03 Mar Heart of Midlothian FC A 0–2 L
28 Feb Dundee FC H 7–1 W
25 Feb Motherwell FC A 3–1 W
17 Feb Kilmarnock FC H 1–1 D
07 Feb Hibernian FC A 2–1 W
St. Johnstone FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Celtic FC A 1–3 L
02 Mar Livingston FC H 1–1 D
28 Feb Aberdeen FC A 2–0 W
24 Feb St. Mirren FC A 0–2 L
18 Feb Rangers FC H 0–3 L
11 Feb Dundee FC A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Celtic FC St. Johnstone FC
#1 Position #6
18 Points 8
7 Played 7
6 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 2 / 2 / 3
14 Scored 9
4 Conceded 10
+10 GD -1
2.57 PPG 1.14
86% Win % 29%

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
62% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season

Celtic FC are 1st (18 pts). St. Johnstone FC are 6th (8 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Celtic FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
St. Johnstone FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/4
61-75
1/1
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Celtic FC
Benjamin Nygren 3 G 3 A
Camilo Duran 3 G 3 A
Kasper Hogh 3 G
Hyun-jun Yang 2 G
Luke McCowan 1 G
St. Johnstone FC
Josh Fowler 3 G
Enes Alic 2 G
Fowler Josh 1 G 1 A
Cheick Diabate 1 G
Kai Fotheringham 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. St. Johnstone FC get us underway at Celtic Park.
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Craig Levein might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 25' St. Johnstone FC make a change. Sven Sprangler trudges off to be replaced by Maksym Kucheriavyi on 25 minutes.
  • 30' St. Johnstone FC have won 250 goals from 255 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 35' Nicolas Kuhn has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 40' Goal! Kyogo Furuhashi scores his 123 goal in 448 matches.
  • 45' Poor challenge from Adama Sidibeh. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 46' Magnificent from Nicolas Kuhn! That is 18 goals in 543 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
  • 52' The crowd applauds Paulo Bernardo as he leaves the pitch. Daniel Kelly steps in for Celtic FC.
  • 57' Celtic FC are deployed in a 4-3-3 today, looking to exploit space against St. Johnstone FC's 3-5-1-1 shape.
  • 62' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 3-5-1-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 63' Celtic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. James Forrest is hanging Nicolas Kuhn on the field on 63 minute.
  • 64' Tony Gallacher is replacing Luke Robinson for the St. Johnstone FC side.
  • 68' What a moment for James Forrest! That strike on 68 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 73' Celtic FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 74' St. Johnstone FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Stevie May is hanging Graham Carey on the field on 74 minute.
  • 75' Odin Holm is ready to make an impact after coming on for Cameron Carter-Vickers at the 75 minute mark.
  • 80' St. Johnstone FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 81' Goal! Connor Smith scores his 1 goal in 311 matches.
  • 86' Gustaf Lagerbielke has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matt O'Riley on 86 minute.
  • 90' The referee shows St. Johnstone FC player a card on 90.
  • It finishes all square. Celtic FC and St. Johnstone FC share the spoils 3-1.

Lineups

Celtic FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brendan Rodgers

St. Johnstone FC Lineups

3-5-1-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Craig Levein

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
James Forrest 8
Kyogo Furuhashi 8
Odsonne Edouard 5
Callum McGregor 4
James Forrest 4
Ryan Christie 4
Daizen Maeda 3
Reo Hatate 3

Head to Head

2024-03-16 Celtic FC 3–1 St. Johnstone FC 2023-12-03 St. Johnstone FC 1–3 Celtic FC 2023-08-26 Celtic FC 0–0 St. Johnstone FC 2023-02-05 St. Johnstone FC 1–4 Celtic FC 2022-12-24 Celtic FC 4–1 St. Johnstone FC

Celtic FC Form

2024-03-16 Celtic FC 3–1 St. Johnstone FC W 2024-03-03 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–0 Celtic FC L 2024-02-28 Celtic FC 7–1 Dundee FC W 2024-02-25 Motherwell FC 1–3 Celtic FC W 2024-02-17 Celtic FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC D 2024-02-07 Hibernian FC 1–2 Celtic FC W

St. Johnstone FC Form

2024-03-16 Celtic FC 3–1 St. Johnstone FC L 2024-03-02 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Livingston FC D 2024-02-28 Aberdeen FC 0–2 St. Johnstone FC W 2024-02-24 St. Mirren FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC L 2024-02-18 St. Johnstone FC 0–3 Rangers FC L 2024-02-11 Dundee FC 2–1 St. Johnstone FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.76 Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.76 St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for: Celtic FC to win 74% + Over 2.5 goals 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC74% Draw16% St. Johnstone FC10%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 3.52
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 67%
33%
± 3.5 46%
54%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Celtic FC or Draw
90%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
26%
Celtic FC or St. Johnstone FC
84%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC58% Draw34% St. Johnstone FC8%
Actual: Celtic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.4%
3 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
6.9%
4 – 0
6.9%
4 – 1
5.3%
0 – 0
4.2%
5 – 0
3.8%
2 – 2
3.2%
5 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Celtic FC

Handicap Celtic FC covers Push St. Johnstone FC covers
-2.5 36% — 64%
-2 36% 21% 43%
-1.5 57% — 43%
-1 57% 20% 22%
-0.5 78% — 22%
+0.5 93% — 7%
+1 93% 5% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
47% ✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
7% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.