Celtic FC vs St. Mirren FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Celtic FC vs St. Mirren FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.
- Celtic FC 33 games · 67 pts (2026/27)
- St. Mirren FC 33 games · 30 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David McGeachie
- Referee Paul O'Neill
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee Craig Thomson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | St. Mirren FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Rangers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 22 Dec | Dundee FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Dec | Motherwell FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Celtic FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 29 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Livingston FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Celtic FC | St. Mirren FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #10 |
| 67 | Points | 30 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 21 / 4 / 8 | W / D / L | 7 / 9 / 17 |
| 59 | Scored | 27 |
| 35 | Conceded | 48 |
| +24 | GD | -21 |
| 2.03 | PPG | 0.91 |
| 64% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
35%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (26 games)
H2H (26 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Celtic FC are 3rd (67 pts). St. Mirren FC are 10th (30 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Celtic FC launch into their encounter with St. Mirren FC.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 11' What composure from Oliver Burke! The Scotland international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 16' Celtic FC have won 790 goals from 410 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 17' Another change for St. Mirren FC made on 17 minute. Lee Hodson leaves to be changed by Jim Kellerman.
- 18' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Scott Sinclair makes it 2-0.
- 23' Lee Hodson, a Northern Ireland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 28' It’s high time Brendan Rodgers made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 33' It is a cagey affair so far. Celtic FC in their trying to find a way past St. Mirren FC's compact .
- 38' Scott Brown has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 410 appearances.
- 43' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 48' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 53' Celtic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined St. Mirren FC backline.
- 55' Brilliant from the ! Oliver Burke makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 55.
- 58' Filip Benkovic catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 58.
- 59' Cody Cooke makes way for Simeon Jackson at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from St. Mirren FC.
- 64' Tim Weah is replacing Oliver Burke for the Celtic FC side.
- 69' The 40-year-old Emilio Izaguirre has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 71' Fresh legs for Celtic FC! Ewan Henderson comes on to replace Ryan Christie.
- 72' Time for substitution for St. Mirren FC. Jim Kellerman is replaced by Kyle McAllister.
- 77' Celtic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 82' Paul McGinn has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 86' What a strike from Tim Weah! The score is 4-0.
- 88' Mihai Popescu catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 88.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Celtic FC 4-0 St. Mirren FC.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
25
Oliver Burke ↓ Tim Weah 64'
- 23
- 11
- 8
- 49
- 3
- 42
- 29
- 35
- 32
-
17
Ryan Christie ↓ Ewan Henderson 71'
Bench
-
30
Tim Weah ↑ 64'
- 1
- 5
- 15
- 6
-
52
Ewan Henderson ↑ 71'
- 73
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
St. Mirren FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 22
- 8
-
21
Lee Hodson ↓ Jim Kellerman 17'
- 2
- 4
- 15
- 39
-
20
Cody Cooke ↓ Simeon Jackson 59'
- 1
- 16
Bench
- 23
- 35
-
11
Simeon Jackson ↑ 59'
-
17
Jim Kellerman ↑ 17'
- 26
Coach
Oran Kearney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 6 |
| David Turnbull | 6 |
| Callum McGregor | 6 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 4 |
| James Forrest | 4 |
| Liel Abada | 4 |
| Mark O'Hara | 4 |
| Matt O'Riley | 3 |
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.43
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.41
St. Mirren FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 75% + Under — clean sheet likely 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
92%
Draw or St. Mirren FC
25%
Celtic FC or St. Mirren FC
83%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
17.1%
1 – 0
14.2%
3 – 0
13.4%
4 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 1
6.2%
3 – 1
5.6%
5 – 0
4%
4 – 1
3.5%
0 – 1
1.9%
5 – 1
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | St. Mirren FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -2 | 35% | 24% | 41% |
| -1.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| -1 | 59% | 22% | 19% |
| -0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +0.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +1 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
67%
✓
St. Mirren FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.