Celtic vs St Johnstone pronóstico

Celtic hope to continue their eight-game unbeaten streak this Saturday when the Scottish League Cup returns as host of Hoops St Johnstone.

The visitors have improved their form heading into this match and look forward to continuing as they try to retain the trophy they won last season.

Match prediction

After a slow start to the season, Celtic managed to bounce back in October and early November to get back to normal.

The Hoops have gone eight games without losing in all competitions, with only one draw in that period, which shows the confidence the team has at the moment.

Celtic have been the strongest attacking team in the Scottish Premier League this season, having scored 30 goals in the first 13 matches, which is more than any other.

Both of them Whom and Kyogo Furuhashi They’ve been a big part of that, with each scoring a double in their most recent outing against Dundee, which resulted in a 4-2 win.

The club have already greatly improved their performance in the Scottish League Cup since last season, where they were eliminated in the second round.

However, with a place in the final on the line and a possible Old Firm derby in that game, the Hoops will head into this one fully focused.

Celtic have beaten Hearts and Raith Rovers to reach this stage, scoring three goals in each game, showing off their offensive capabilities.

Their opponents had to work a little harder to get there, beating Arbroath on penalties in the second round after a 2-2 draw, before defeating Dundee 2-0.

For St Johnstone, the season has proven difficult, having won just three games in the league, they now sit just four points above the relegation zone, which is why the distraction from the cup is so important.

It was only in late October that they last played Celtic, but suffered a 2-0 loss that day, with Giorgos Giakoumakis and Josip Juranovic In the White.

However, after that loss, performances have improved with the Saints undefeated since that stage, which they hope to continue on Saturday.

Callum Davidson he’s seen his team keep two clean sheets in their previous games and those kinds of defensive capabilities will be needed heading into this game.

Last season the Saints went all the way and won the Scottish League Cup, defeating Livingston in the final, and once again the club has a chance to achieve that goal.

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Team news

Celtic may be missing Stephen Welsh on Saturday when he was forced to retire during his recent performance for Scotland’s under-21 team, but has insisted he is fit and available.

Both Jota and Furuhashi will be eager to continue their form in front of goal lately in this cup tie, and their firepower could be crucial in booking a spot in the final.

Visitors can trust Chris Kane despite his red card in St Johnstone’s most recent outing, with his suspension from the next game.

However, they could be without Glenn Middleton after sustaining an injury in international duty with Scotland, which could provide an opportunity to Stevie May.

Possible starting line-up for Celtic:
Deer; Ralston, Carter-Vickers, Welsh, Juranovic; Bitton, Jota, McGregor, Turnbull, Adaba; Furuhashi

Possible starting lineup for St Johnstone:
Clark; Gordon, Muller, McCart; O’Halloran, Davidson, Bryson, Booth; Mayo, Crawford, Kane

Decimos: Celtic 2-1 St Johnstone

While on paper this match seems easy to predict, the soccer cup always brings curves and surprises, which is what this semi-final could offer.

St Johnstone’s form has improved lately and they will undoubtedly fight hard, but Celtic’s attacking qualities should prove to be too much.