In what promises to be an exciting Scottish Premiership clash, reigning champions Celtic face off against third-placed St Mirren at Celtic Park on November 1, 2023. The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as both teams have shown impressive form in the early stages of the season. Let’s delve into a detailed analysis of these two in-form sides.
Celtic’s Strong Start
Celtic is currently leading the Scottish Premiership table with 26 points, a comfortable eight points clear of their arch-rivals Rangers after 10 matches. They have been nearly flawless this season, boasting an unbeaten record of 8 wins and 2 draws. The Bhoys have been relentless in their pursuit of retaining the title and have showcased their dominance on numerous occasions.
In their recent outing, Celtic played out a goalless draw against Hibernian at Easter Road Stadium. While the match didn’t yield the desired victory, it extended their unbeaten start to the season. Neil Lennon’s side has been defensively solid, conceding only five goals in their opening 10 games. However, they will be keen to rediscover their scoring touch in the upcoming clash against St Mirren.
Leading the charge for Celtic is midfielder Matt O’Riley, who has been their standout performer this season. O’Riley has notched up an impressive six goals, making him the top scorer in the league. His ability to contribute both defensively and offensively has been pivotal for the Bhoys.
Additionally, Japanese sensation Kyogo Furuhashi has been a goal-scoring machine, finding the net seven times across Scottish Premiership and Champions League competitions. Furuhashi’s partnership with O’Riley, along with the attacking contributions of Daizen Maeda and Luis Palma, makes Celtic a formidable force in the final third.
Celtic’s home form has also been remarkable, with three wins and one draw in four Premiership contests at Celtic Park this season. Their unbeaten streak at home now stretches to an impressive 48 matches, dating back to February 2021.
St Mirren’s Resurgence
St Mirren, on the other hand, has enjoyed a resurgence in the Scottish Premiership this season. After finishing sixth in the previous campaign, they have established themselves as genuine top-three contenders in the early stages of the new term. Currently sitting in third place with 18 points from nine games, they are only three points behind second-placed Rangers and five clear of fifth-placed Kilmarnock with a game in hand.
The Buddies began the season on a high note, remaining unbeaten in their first seven outings, securing four wins and three draws. Their defensive solidity, conceding only seven goals, was a key factor in their early success. However, their unbeaten streak was halted by a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Rangers just before the international break.
St Mirren made a strong statement in their return to action, demolishing St Johnstone 4-0 in their last Premiership match. Mikael Mandron, who leads their scoring charts with six goals this season, was instrumental, netting a brace in that game. The victory solidified St Mirren’s position in the top three and provided a boost of confidence ahead of their clash with Celtic.
The midfield duo of Keanu Baccus and Mark O’Hara has been pivotal for St Mirren, providing the engine room for the team. Their partnership and ability to control the midfield battle will be crucial against the formidable Celtic midfield trio.
Head-to-Head Battle
When these two teams last met in Premiership action during the 2022/2023 season, they played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Celtic Park. Curtis Main led the way for St Mirren with two goals, while Kyogo Furuhashi and Callum McGregor found the net for Celtic. However, Celtic has had the upper hand in recent encounters, remaining unbeaten in their last three Premiership matches against St Mirren.
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The Hoops have outscored the Buddies 11-3 during their unbeaten streak, highlighting their attacking prowess. Matt O’Riley’s impressive form and Mikael Mandron’s goal-scoring abilities make this clash a fascinating battle of contrasting styles.
Predicted Lineups
Celtic Possible Starting Lineup:
- Formation: 4-3-3
- Goalkeeper: Hart
- Defenders: Ralston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor
- Midfielders: O’Riley, McGregor, Turnbull
- Forwards: Maeda, Furuhashi, Palma
St Mirren Possible Starting Lineup:
- Formation: 3-4-3
- Goalkeeper: Hemming
- Defenders: Fraser, Gogic, Taylor
- Midfielders: Strain, Baccus, O’Hara, Tanser
- Forwards: McMenamin, Mandron, Kiltie
Prediction
This clash promises to be a closely contested battle between two in-form sides. Celtic’s home advantage and strong defensive record make them slight favorites, but St Mirren’s recent resurgence and goal-scoring capabilities cannot be underestimated.
Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Celtic 2-1 St Mirren
Both teams are likely to find the net, as Celtic’s attacking trio and St Mirren’s Mikael Mandron pose constant threats. However, Celtic’s experience and home form should give them the edge in a narrow victory.
Other Betting Markets
- Both Teams to Score: Yes
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals (Full Time): Over 2.5
- Hot Stat: Celtic has a 48-match home unbeaten streak (W41 D7 L0) dating back to February 2021, while St Mirren is unbeaten in league away matches this season with two wins and two draws on their travels.
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Full Time Result
Half Time/Full Time
| Celtic – Celtic |
Celtic – Draw |
Celtic – St Mirren |
Draw – Celtic |
Draw – Draw |
Draw – St Mirren |
St Mirren – Celtic |
St Mirren – Draw |
| 1.615 |
21 |
51 |
3.75 |
10 |
26 |
17 |
23 |
Half Time/Full Time (cont.)
Correct Score
| Celtic #2-0 |
Celtic #3-1 |
Celtic #3-2 |
Celtic #7-1 |
Celtic #6-2 |
Celtic #7-2 |
Celtic #8-1 |
Celtic #8-2 |
| 6.5 |
11 |
29 |
67 |
81 |
151 |
151 |
401 |
Correct Score (cont.)
| Celtic #1-0 |
Celtic #5-1 |
Celtic #6-3 |
Celtic #4-2 |
Celtic #4-3 |
Celtic #5-2 |
Celtic #2-1 |
Celtic #4-1 |
| 9 |
23 |
251 |
41 |
101 |
51 |
10 |
15 |
Correct Score (cont.)
| Celtic #9-0 |
Celtic #6-0 |
Celtic #7-0 |
Celtic #5-0 |
Celtic #9-1 |
Celtic #3-0 |
Celtic #4-0 |
Celtic #5-3 |
| 301 |
34 |
51 |
17 |
401 |
7 |
10 |
151 |
Correct Score (cont.)
| Celtic #6-1 |
Celtic #8-0 |
Draw #2-2 |
Draw #0-0 |
Draw #4-4 |
Draw #3-3 |
Draw #1-1 |
St Mirren #2-1 |
| 41 |
101 |
26 |
19 |
401 |
67 |
13 |
34 |
Correct Score (cont.)
| St Mirren #4-1 |
St Mirren #1-0 |
St Mirren #4-3 |
St Mirren #3-1 |
St Mirren #3-2 |
St Mirren #4-2 |
St Mirren #3-0 |
St Mirren #2-0 |
| 351 |
29 |
301 |
81 |
67 |
251 |
151 |
51 |
Winning Margin
| Celtic by 1 |
St Mirren by 1 |
Celtic by 2 |
St Mirren by 2 |
Celtic by 3 |
St Mirren by 3 |
Celtic by 4+ |
St Mirren by 4+ |
| 4.333 |
15 |
4 |
41 |
5 |
126 |
4 |
501 |
Winning Margin (cont.)
Handicap Result
| Celtic (-2) -2.00 |
Tie – (St Mirren +2) 2.00 |
St Mirren (+2) 2.00 |
| 2.375 |
4 |
2.375 |
Total Goals
First Team to Score
Half-Time
Total Goal Minutes
| Over 175 minutes |
155 To 175 minutes inc. |
Under 155 minutes |
| 2.1 |
9 |
1.833 |
Total Goals Odd/Even
Double Chance
| Celtic or Draw |
Draw or St Mirren |
Celtic or St Mirren |
| 1.04 |
4.5 |
1.1 |
Team Total Goals
| Celtic Over 0.50 |
Celtic Under 0.50 |
Celtic Over 1.50 |
Celtic Under 1.50 |
Celtic Over 2.50 |
Celtic Under 2.50 |
Celtic Over 3.50 |
Celtic Under 3.50 |
| 1.04 |
13 |
1.25 |
3.75 |
1.8 |
1.909 |
3 |
1.364 |
Team Total Goals (cont.)
| Celtic Over 4.50 |
Celtic Under 4.50 |
Celtic Over 5.50 |
Celtic Under 5.50 |
Celtic Over 6.50 |
Celtic Under 6.50 |
Celtic Over 7.50 |
Celtic Under 7.50 |
| 6 |
1.125 |
13 |
1.04 |
26 |
1.01 |
51 |
1.002 |
Team Total Goals (cont.)
| St Mirren Over 0.50 |
St Mirren Under 0.50 |
St Mirren Over 1.50 |
St Mirren Under 1.50 |
St Mirren Over 2.50 |
St Mirren Under 2.50 |
| 1.909 |
1.8 |
6 |
1.125 |
23 |
1.012 |
Both Teams to Score
Alternative Total Goals
Alternative Total Goals (cont.)
Exact Total Goals
Alternative Handicap Result
| Celtic -4.00 |
Tie – St Mirren 4.00 |
St Mirren 4.00 |
Celtic -3.00 |
Tie – St Mirren 3.00 |
St Mirren 3.00 |
Celtic -1.00 |
Tie – St Mirren 1.00 |
| 8 |
7 |
1.222 |
4 |
5 |
1.571 |
1.533 |
4.333 |
Alternative Handicap Result (cont.)
| St Mirren 1.00 |
Celtic 1.00 |
Tie – St Mirren -1.00 |
St Mirren -1.00 |
| 4.5 |
1.04 |
15 |
34 |
Exact 1st Half Goals
1st Half Goals Odd/Even
Alternative 1st Half Handicap Result
| Celtic -3.00 |
Tie – St Mirren 3.00 |
St Mirren 3.00 |
Celtic -2.00 |
Tie – St Mirren 2.00 |
St Mirren 2.00 |
Celtic 1.00 |
Tie – St Mirren -1.00 |
| 21 |
11 |
1.071 |
7.5 |
4.5 |
1.333 |
1.03 |
10 |
Alternative 1st Half Handicap Result (cont.)
2nd Half Result
2nd Half Goals
2nd Half Goals (cont.)
Clean Sheet
| Celtic – Yes |
Celtic – No |
St Mirren – Yes |
St Mirren – No |
| 1.8 |
1.909 |
13 |
1.04 |
Teams to Score
Result / Total Goals
| Celtic & Over 3.50 |
Celtic & Under 3.50 |
Draw & Over 3.50 |
Draw & Under 3.50 |
St Mirren & Over 3.50 |
St Mirren & Under 3.50 |
| 2.3 |
2.2 |
21 |
8.5 |
41 |
15 |
Time of 1st Team Goal
| Celtic – Goal before 28:00 |
Celtic – No Goal before 28:00 |
| 1.833 |
1.833 |
Time of 1st Team Goal
| St Mirren – Goal before 79:00 |
St Mirren – No Goal before 79:00 |
| 2.25 |
1.571 |
To Win From Behind
| Celtic to win from behind |
St Mirren to win from behind |
| 6.5 |
34 |
To Win to Nil
| Celtic to win to nil |
St Mirren to win to nil |
| 1.833 |
21 |
To Win Either Half
| Celtic to win either half |
St Mirren to win either half |
| 1.111 |
5.5 |
To Win Both Halves
| Celtic to win both halves |
St Mirren to win both halves |
| 2.25 |
51 |
To Score in Both Halves
| Celtic to score in both halves |
St Mirren to score in both halves |
| 1.667 |
11 |
10 Minute Result
Goals in First 10 Minutes
Exact 2nd Half Goals
| 0 Goals |
1 Goal |
2 Goals |
3 Goals |
4 Goals |
5+ Goals |
| 6 |
3.2 |
3.4 |
5 |
10 |
17 |
Half Time Double Chance
| Celtic or Draw |
Draw or St Mirren |
Celtic or St Mirren |
| 1.03 |
2.25 |
1.4 |
Early Goal
| Goal before 23:00 |
No Goal before 23:00 |
| 1.833 |
1.833 |
Late Goal
Last Team to Score
Number of Goals in Match
| Under 2 goals |
2 or 3 goals |
Over 3 goals |
| 5.5 |
2.2 |
2.1 |
Half with Most Goals
First Half Goals
Half Time Correct Score
| Celtic #2-0 |
Celtic #3-1 |
Celtic #3-2 |
Celtic #4-0 |
Celtic #6-0 |
Celtic #2-1 |
Celtic #3-0 |
Celtic #5-0 |
| 5 |
34 |
101 |
34 |
251 |
17 |
12 |
67 |
Half Time Correct Score (cont.)
| Celtic #4-2 |
Celtic #4-1 |
Celtic #1-0 |
Celtic #5-1 |
Draw #1-1 |
Draw #2-2 |
Draw #0-0 |
St Mirren #3-1 |
| 301 |
67 |
3.25 |
151 |
10 |
51 |
4 |
201 |
Half Time Correct Score (cont.)
| St Mirren #2-1 |
St Mirren #2-0 |
St Mirren #3-2 |
St Mirren #3-0 |
St Mirren #1-0 |
| 41 |
51 |
351 |
251 |
12 |
Time of First Goal Brackets
Time of First Goal Brackets (cont.)
| 81 – Full Time |
No Goal |
| 26 |
19 |
Draw No Bet
1st Half – Handicap
| Celtic -1.00 |
Tie – St Mirren 1.00 |
St Mirren 1.00 |
| 3.1 |
2.75 |
2.25 |
Result/Both Teams to Score
| Celtic & Yes |
Celtic & No |
St Mirren & Yes |
St Mirren & No |
Draw & Yes |
Draw & No |
| 2.75 |
1.833 |
21 |
21 |
8.5 |
19 |
Total Goals/Both Teams to Score
| Over 2.5 & Yes |
Over 2.5 & No |
Under 2.5 & Yes |
Under 2.5 & No |
| 2.375 |
3.2 |
15 |
3.2 |
Home Team Odd/Even Goals
Away Team Odd/Even Goals
| St Mirren – Even |
St Mirren – Odd |
| 1.5 |
2.5 |
Home Team Exact Goals
| Celtic – 0 Goals |
Celtic – 1 Goal |
Celtic – 2 Goals |
Celtic – 3+ Goals |
| 13 |
4.75 |
3.6 |
1.8 |
Away Team Exact Goals
| St Mirren – 0 Goals |
St Mirren – 1 Goal |
St Mirren – 2 Goals |
St Mirren – 3+ Goals |
| 1.8 |
2.6 |
7.5 |
23 |
Home Team Highest Scoring Half
| Celtic – 1st Half |
Celtic – 2nd Half |
Celtic – Tie |
| 3 |
2.05 |
3.5 |
Away Team Highest Scoring Half
| St Mirren – 1st Half |
St Mirren – 2nd Half |
St Mirren – Tie |
| 4.75 |
3.6 |
1.615 |
Home Team to Score in 1st Half
Away Team to Score in 1st Half
| St Mirren – Yes |
St Mirren – No |
| 3.5 |
1.286 |
Both Teams to Score in 1st Half
Half Time Result/Both Teams to Score
| Celtic & Yes |
Celtic & No |
Draw & Yes |
Draw & No |
St Mirren & Yes |
St Mirren & No |
| 10 |
1.8 |
9.5 |
4 |
41 |
11 |
Half Time Result/Total Goals
| Celtic & Over 1.5 |
Celtic & Under 1.5 |
Draw & Over 1.5 |
Draw & Under 1.5 |
St Mirren & Over 1.5 |
St Mirren & Under 1.5 |
| 2.75 |
3.25 |
9.5 |
4 |
29 |
12 |
Home Team to Score in 2nd Half
| Celtic – Yes |
Celtic – No |
| 1.222 |
4 |
Away Team to Score in 2nd Half
| St Mirren – Yes |
St Mirren – No |
| 3 |
1.364 |
Both Teams to Score in 2nd Half
2nd Half Goals Odd/Even
Both Teams to Score 1st Half – 2nd Half
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