Celtic's Unbeaten Streak on the Line at St Mirren: Preview, Prediction & TV Info
Celtic, riding high on a remarkable unbeaten run spanning 20 matches, face a tricky test this weekend as they travel to St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership. Brendan Rodgers' side have enjoyed a blistering start to the domestic season, winning their opening three fixtures and aiming to maintain their momentum after last season's double-winning campaign.
However, St Mirren, despite their recent struggles, will pose a stern challenge. While they've lost three consecutive matches across all competitions, they are still a formidable side in their own right, sitting sixth in the league table. The Buddies will be eager to secure a result against the reigning champions and will certainly not be underestimated.
Match Details
Kick-off Time: Sunday, 12:00 BST
Venue: St Mirren Park, Paisley
Head-to-Head Records
The two teams have already crossed paths a staggering five times this year, with Celtic holding a clear advantage.
18 May 2024: Celtic 3-2 St. Mirren (Scottish Premiership)
13 April 2024: Celtic 3-0 St. Mirren (Scottish Premiership)
11 February 2024: St. Mirren 0-2 Celtic (Scottish Cup)
2 January 2024: St. Mirren 0-3 Celtic (Scottish Premiership)
1 November 2023: Celtic 2-1 St. Mirren (Scottish Premiership)
Where to Watch
United Kingdom: Sky Sports Football, Sky Go UK, NOW, SKY GO Extra, Sky Ultra HD
United States of America: Paramount+, fuboTV, CBS Sports Network
Team News
St Mirren: Caolan Boyd-Munce and Dennis Adeniran remain doubtful after missing the previous fixture. They join Greg Kiltie, Connor McMenamin, and Mark O'Hara on the sidelines.
Predicted St Mirren Lineup: Balcombe; Fraser, Gogic, Iacovitti; Rooney, Smyth, Taylor, Idowu, Tanser; Mandron, Olusanya
Celtic: The good news for the Hoops is that they have a fully fit squad at their disposal, with no injury or suspension concerns. However, Matt O'Riley's imminent transfer to Brighton & Hove Albion will likely necessitate a change in the lineup.
Predicted Celtic Lineup: Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor; Bernardo, Hatate, McGregor; Kuhn, Maeda, Idah
Score Prediction
Celtic's recent dominance over St Mirren, coupled with their impressive form, makes them strong favourites for this match. A bold prediction of a 0-3 win for Celtic would continue their excellent start to the season.
Final Thoughts
While Celtic appear to be the clear favourites, St Mirren will be aiming to cause an upset. The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both sides eager to secure three points.
