Celtic FC

vs

Saint Mirren FC

Preview

Celtic FC

• Martin O’Neill has transformed Celtic FC since taking charge on 1 May 2026, switching the Hoops from an open, possession-based style to a more pragmatic, direct approach.
• They have won four of their five Premiership 2025/2026 fixtures since the beginning of May, with their sole defeat coming on a visit to Dundee United FC.
• Celtic FC have won 11 of their 15 home games in the Premiership 2025/2026, conceding 12 goals at Celtic Park.
• Celtic FC sit in third place in the standings with 64 points from 32 games.

St Mirren FC

• Craig McLeish has done an admirable job since taking over as manager of St Mirren on 12 March 2026, keeping the Saints competitive with a compact, counter-attacking setup and an emphasis on set pieces.
• St Mirren have won their last two matches and come into this game with three wins in their last five Premiership fixtures.
• St Mirren FC have won just two of their 16 away games in the Premiership 2025/2026.
• The visitors sit tenth with 30 points from 32 games.

Head-to-Head

• St Mirren beat Celtic in the League Cup earlier in the season.
• St Mirren have failed to win on their last two trips to Celtic Park.

Key Players

• Scott Tanser has been a creative spark for them, providing three assists in their last five matches.
• Hyun-Jun Yang is enjoying a purple patch for Celtic FC, netting three goals in Celtic's last five games and adding another dimension to their attacking options.
• Benjamin Nygren is in fine form as usual, leading the line with 15 goals in 32 Premiership 2025/2026 appearances.

Betting Insights

• The odds-on odds for a home win are justified at around 1.3.
• There is value to be found in Over 2.5 goals (1.42) and Both Teams to Score - Yes (1.7).

Prediction

• This could be an end-to-end match with goals at both ends.
• But Celtic FC’s firepower and home record should see them through.