Probable Lineups
4-3-3
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.8)
6.9
Average Ratings
6.6
(6.4)
26.7
Average Age
28.2
180.6
Average Height (cm)
183
(1.2)
1.3
Shots pg
0.6
(0.7)
(53%)
48%
Aerial Duel Success
55%
(47%)
(0.6)
0.6
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.7)
(1)
1
Tackles pg
1.2
(1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.
Missing Players
Celtic
St. Johnstone
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Johnston | Doubtful | 7.17 | |
| Yuki Kobayashi | Doubtful | N/A | |
| Cameron Carter-Vickers | Doubtful | 7.1 | |
| Marco Tilio | Doubtful | 6.1 | |
| Albian Ajeti | Doubtful | N/A | |
| Oh Hyeon-Gyu | Doubtful | 6.59 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Crawford | Doubtful | N/A | |
| Callum Booth | Doubtful | N/A | |
| Cammy MacPherson | Doubtful | 6.11 | |
| Chris Kane | Doubtful | 6.29 | |
| Nicky Clark | Doubtful | 6.65 | |
| James Brown | Doubtful | 6.31 | |
| Drey Wright | Doubtful | 6.42 |
Team News
Celtic
St. Johnstone
- Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers made two changes to the Celts side that claimed an impressive 3-1 victory against Aberdeen at Pittodrie, before a shock 1-0 defeat to Kilmarnock which saw the Hoops eliminated from the Scottish League Cup.
- Swedish defender Gustaf Lagerbielke started alongside Maik Nawrocki at Rugby Park in the heart of the Hoops defence as he made his debut on Sunday. Cameron Carter-Vickers is out through injury, joining a few stars on the treatment table.
- Norwegian midfielder Odin Holm made his first Celtic start, accompanying club captain Callum McGregor and Matt O'Riley in the middle of the park, as the injured David Turnbull dropped out of the starting eleven in East Ayrshire.
- St Johnstone boss Steven MacLean made two changes to the Saints side that lost 2-0 to Hearts at McDiarmid Park, before falling to defeat in Dingwall against Ross County by the same scoreline the weekend before last.
- Andy Considine replaced the injured Tony Gallacher to start at left-back. He joined Liam Gordon, Sam McClelland and Oludare Olufunwa in Saints' back four. Daniel Phillips and Ryan McGowan coninued in midfield, just in front of them.
- Matt Smith replaced Drey Wright on the right hand side of midfield. Graham Carey and Cammy Ballantyne joined the Welshman in support of lone striker Stevie May in attack.
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