Celtic vs St. Mirren – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Celtic and St. Mirren go head-to-head against each other at Celtic Park on Saturday in a Scottish Premiership match.

Celtic are currently third in the table after 32 matches with 64 points, three behind league leaders Hearts and St. Mirren are 10th with 30 points from the same number of matches played.

Celtic vs St. Mirren – Match preview and team news

Celtic team news

Celtic enters today’s match at Celtic Park under interim manager Martin O’Neill, who is navigating through multiple injury issues.

The backline is particularly depleted; Julian Araujo is out for the season, while Cameron Carter-Vickers (Achilles) and Colby Donovan (hamstring) are also sidelined.

Veteran goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel remains out with a shoulder injury, meaning Viljami Sinisalo is expected to continue between the posts.

Further up the pitch, the Hoops are missing long-term absentee Jota, alongside Callum Osmand and Adam Montgomery.

There is slight hope regarding Alistair Johnston and Arne Engels, as both have returned to training following their respective injuries.

However, O’Neill has suggested this fixture likely comes too soon for them to start. Consequently, the squad depth will be tested, with Anthony Ralston and Auston Trusty expected to step up in a makeshift defensive unit.

St. Mirren team news

The Buddies are dealing with several significant long-term absences. Midfield anchor Keanu Baccus and Malik Dijksteel are both ruled out for the remainder of the season due to Achilles and groin surgeries, respectively.

The defence is further weakened by the absence of Marcus Fraser, who is set for a multi-week stint on the sidelines with a shoulder problem.

A late decision will be made on forward Dan Nlundulu, who faces a fitness test over a minor knock.

Despite these gaps, McLeish is expected to maintain tactical consistency, leaning on the reliable presence of Alex Gogic in the heart of the defence and the striking partnership of Jonah Ayunga and Mikael Mandron to exploit Celtic’s injury-hit backline.

Form

Celtic

Despite a 2–0 loss to Dundee United on 22nd March. They bounced back with a 2–1 victory over Dundee FC on 5th April. Their recent win has kept them within touching distance of leaders Hearts and Rangers, making every upcoming league point critical for their title pursuit.

St. Mirren

After a 1–0 defeat to Rangers, they secured back-to-back wins, most recently a 2–0 victory over Aberdeen on 4th April. These results have pulled them clear of the immediate relegation zone. This surge in form provides a massive psychological boost as they head into a double-header against Celtic in both the league and the Scottish Cup semi-final.

Predicted lineups

Celtic: Sinisalo; Ralston, Trusty, Scales, Tierney; McGregor, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Hyun-Jun, Nygren, Maeda; Cvancara

St Mirren: George; Donnelly, Gogic, Freckleton; O’Hara, Phillips, Devaney, Campbell, John; Ayunga, Mandron

How to watch Celtic vs St. Mirren?

No live video stream is available for Celtic vs St Mirren in the UK due to 3pm blackout rules. Audio commentary and highlights may be accessible post-match via official channels.

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