Comments, predictions Celtic vs St Mirren: Destroy the away team
The match between Celtic vs St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership takes place at 10:30 p.m. on August 3. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest Celtic vs St Mirren team information
Celtic will continue to be without the services ofJotadue to a cruciate ligament injury, and the winger is not expected to return until January 2026.
Jota's absence meansDaizen MaedaandYang Hyun-Junwill start on both wings, while the strikerAdam Idah– who scored 13 goals in 19 starts last season – is likely to lead the attack.
In the middle, the captainCallum McGregoralmost certain to start, along withReo Hatateand rookieBenjamin Nygren.
On the St Mirren side,Killian PhillipsandMikael MandronBoth impressed in the Scottish League Cup with four goals each, and both are almost certain to start on Sunday.
Phillips is expected to combine withMark O'Harain midfield, while Mandron can play as high up the attack line next toConor McMenaminandJonah Ayunga.
Latest predicted lineup Celtic vs St Mirren
Celtic:
Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Tierney; Nygren, McGregor, Hatate; Hyun-Jun, Idah, Maeda
St Mirren:
George; Gogic, King, Fraser; Tanser, Phillips, O'Hara, Taylor; McMenamin, Mandron, Ayunga
Latest Celtic vs St Mirren football prediction
Celtic remain the dominant force in Scottish football in the modern era, and that was confirmed once again last season when ‘The Bhoys’ won the double:Scottish PremiershipandScottish League Cup.
This national championship is the fourth consecutive time Celtic have won the championship, and coachBrendan Rodgersare aiming for their fifth consecutive title this season.
Despite a successful season, Celtic ended the season on a low note, losing on penalties to Aberdeen in the semi-finals of the Scottish FA Cup. However, they quickly recovered their form in pre-season.
“The Bhoys” won 5/7 friendly matches, notably the victories againstSporting Lisbon (2-0)andNewcastle United (4-0).
They will now aim to continue that form and make a smooth start to their Scottish Premiership campaign, hostingSt Mirrenat homeCeltic Parkon Sunday afternoon.
On the away team side,St Mirrenfinished in the top six for the third consecutive season before relegation, finishing that period just one point above seventh-placed Hearts – after finishing fifth in 2023–24 and sixth in 2022–23.
The Saints continued their impressive form after being grouped, remaining unbeaten in five games with two wins and three draws – although they remain in sixth place.
That form was maintained in pre-season with three wins from three friendlies, and entered the new 2025–26 season with three wins and a draw in the Scottish League Cup group stage – only losing the draw 3–5 on penalties, thereby topping Group D.
CoachStephen RobinsonHopefully this impressive form will help his team create a surprise at Celtic Park.
However,St Mirren have failed to win in their last 13 meetings with Celtic in all competitions., with 11 losses and 2 draws.
Latest Celtic vs St Mirren score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Celtic vs St Mirrenas follows:
- Sportsmole:Celtic 2-0 St Mirren
- WhoScore:Celtic 3-1 St Mirren
- Our newspaper predicts:Celtic 3-1 St Mirren
When and where to watch Celtic vs St Mirren live?
To watch live the match Celtic vs St Mirren in the Scottish Premier League taking place at 22:30 on August 3, viewers can watch on online sports channels. Wishing viewers happy moments of watching football.
