Celtic XI vs St. Johnstone – Predicted lineup and team news

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·9 September 2026

Celtic XI vs St. Johnstone – Predicted lineup and team news

Celtic head to McDiarmid Park in Perth for their next Scottish Premiership clash against St. Johnstone on Wednesday.

The Hoops arrive at this midweek game in outstanding shape, sitting atop the Scottish Premiership with an unblemished record. The defending champions have secured victory in each of their first five league fixtures this campaign, collecting a total of 15 points, netting 13 times, and allowing only three goals against them. Their latest domestic showings feature an impressive 3-0 triumph over Aberdeen and a gritty 2-1 success on the road versus St Mirren, ensuring their flawless home-and-away league run remains unbroken.

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Celtic team news

As they prepare for this fixture, Celtic are balancing encouraging injury updates with several notable unavailable players.

The title-holders enjoyed a significant twofold lift after record acquisition Kasper Høgh returned to training following a slight groin issue, while full-back Kieran Tierney has also rejoined sessions on the pitch.

Even so, boss Martin O’Neill is likely to limit their involvement carefully, with the Glasgow Derby looming soon. Celtic will certainly miss Alistair Johnston, who remains out with a hamstring problem until October, as well as Callum Osmand, Jota, and Landon Emenalo.

Additionally, wide man Hyun-jun Yang cannot feature because he is away representing his country at the Asian Games.

With these players absent, the dependable Camilo Durán is expected to spearhead the attack, flanked by either Haissem Hassan or Sebastian Tounekti out wide.