This Sunday, Celtic FC will kick off their 2025–26 title defense at Celtic Park, facing off against St Mirren. We’re betting on Celtic to score over 2.5 goals in this exciting match. After a three-month break, Celtic Park may have felt as empty as a teabag in a cup without a brew.
Celtic’s Dominance in the Scottish Premiership
Celtic has been the epitome of dominance in the Scottish Premiership, securing their fourth consecutive league title last season, bringing their overall count to an impressive 55 titles. Their last competitive match was the Scottish Cup final on May 24, where they narrowly lost 4–3 on penalties to Aberdeen.
To stay sharp during the off-season, Celtic participated in seven pre-season friendlies, winning five of them. Noteworthy victories include impressive wins over Sporting Lisbon and Newcastle United.
St Mirren’s Recent Form
In contrast, St Mirren finished sixth in both the regular season and the championship round last term. They have already seen competitive action this summer via the Scottish League Cup. After a rocky start with a draw against Arbroath, St Mirren bounced back with three consecutive victories. Their latest match saw them secure a 2–1 win over Ayr, which was enough to top Group D.
Key Stats to Consider
- Celtic has scored over 2.5 goals in four of their last six league games.
- St Mirren has conceded over 2.5 goals in five of their last six meetings with Celtic.
- At home, Celtic has scored over 2.5 goals in three of their last four league matches.
- St Mirren has conceded exactly three goals in three of their last four visits to Celtic Park.
Prediction
Our prediction? Back Celtic FC to score over 2.5 goals. The three-month break hasn’t hindered their performance; five wins from seven pre-season matches, including victories against Sporting Lisbon and Newcastle, have kept them sharp. St Mirren has struggled against Celtic in recent encounters, losing eight of the last nine matchups and conceding three or more goals in six of those games. By the final whistle, Celtic Park may just need a bigger back net!