Celtic v St. Mirren: Match Preview, Odds, Lineups, Prediction

Read Coral's detailed preview for Celtic vs St. Mirren on matchday 1 of the Premiership. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 16:30 BST match.

• Fixture: Celtic vs St. Mirren

• Date: Sunday, 03 August 2025

• Kick-off: 16:30 BST

• Venue: Celtic Park

Celtic are likely to dominate possession and create numerous scoring opportunities against St. Mirren. Their attacking prowess, combined with a solid defence, suggests they will control the game's tempo and look to exploit any weaknesses in St. Mirren's line-up.

St. Mirren, on the other hand, will need to be disciplined and organised to counter Celtic's offensive threats. They may look to hit Celtic on the counter-attack, relying on quick transitions and set pieces to create scoring chances. However, their recent form suggests they may struggle to match Celtic's intensity.

Match Prediction: Celtic 3-1 St. Mirren

Celtic have experienced a mixed pre-season. However, the Hoops recorded impressive victories over Portuguese giants Sporting CP and Premier League Newcastle. The recent impressive victories should give them the confidence to approach the game with a winning mentality, likely leading to another convincing win.

Recent Premiership Results:

• (D) at home to St. Mirren (17 May 2025)

• (W) 5-1 at Aberdeen (14 May 2025)

• (W) 3-1 home win against Hibernian (10 May 2025)

• (D) 1-1 at Rangers (04 May 2025)

• (W) 5-0 at Dundee United (26 Apr 2025)

St. Mirren head into this clash on the back of three straight victories in the League Cup, having scored 12 goals in the run. 

However, their performance against top teams has been inconsistent in recent seasons, which could be a concern heading into this match against the reigning champions. They will need to be at their best to avoid a heavy defeat and might focus on a more defensive strategy to keep the scoreline respectable as they did in May.

Recent Premiership Results:

• (D) 1-1 at Celtic (17 May 2025)

• (D) 2-2 at home against Hibernian (14 May 2025)

• (W) 2-0 at Dundee United (10 May 2025)

• (W) 1-0 at home against Aberdeen (03 May 2025)

• (D) 2-2 at home against Rangers (26 Apr 2025)

Historically, Celtic have had the upper hand in their recent encounters with St. Mirren, winning four out of the last five matches. The only draw in this period occurred in their most recent meeting, suggesting that while St. Mirren can be competitive, Celtic generally hold the advantage.

Recent Meetings

• Celtic 1-1 St. Mirren (17 May 2025)

• St. Mirren 2-5 Celtic (01 Mar 2025)

• Celtic 3-0 St. Mirren (05 Jan 2025)

• St. Mirren 0-3 Celtic (25 Aug 2024)

• Celtic 3-2 St. Mirren (18 May 2024)

• Jota (Cruciate ligament surgery) - Out

• No reported injuries. 

• 4-2-3-1: Schmeichel; Ralston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Tierney; McGregor, Hatate; Maeda, Engels, Tilio; Kenny

Celtic's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining their attacking fluidity while ensuring defensive solidity. Key players in midfield and attack will be crucial in dictating the game's pace and breaking down St. Mirren's defence.

• 4-2-3-1: George; Fraser, Gogic, King, Richardson; Phillips, Taylor; Idowu, O'Hara, McMenamin; Mandron

St. Mirren's predicted lineup indicates a strategy centred around a compact defence and quick counter-attacks. Their midfield will need to work tirelessly to disrupt Celtic's rhythm and provide support to the forwards.

• Callum McGregor (Celtic) vs Killian Philips (St. Mirren): This match-up in midfield will be crucial for controlling the game's tempo.

• Johnny Kenny (Celtic) vs Mikael Mandron (St. Mirren): The battle between these two forwards will go a long way to deciding who wins the game.

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