ST Mirren 1-2 Celtic: result and AI prediction

ST Mirren – Celtic, Scottish Premiership, Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 08:00 PM (GMT). Venue: The SMISA Stadium

ST Mirren is #2 in the table (10 pts) and Celtic #1 (12 pts). It's a clash between two of the top four. ST Mirren is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Celtic is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. ST Mirren has kept 3 clean sheets in 4 matches. Celtic averages 2.8 goals per match this season.

ST Mirren

Final score1 - 2

Celtic

AI predicted: 1-3 · Final score: 1-2✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is an early meeting of the division’s leading pair, with Celtic arriving on a perfect domestic run and St Mirren carrying real belief after their own unbeaten league opening. Celtic’s ability to establish territory is the central theme, particularly through wide pressure and repeat attacks around the box. St Mirren have already demonstrated resilience and will aim to keep their structure intact before attacking the spaces behind Celtic’s advancing defenders. The late team news around Celtic’s midfield and defensive options is the principal variable before kick-off.

Head-to-head analysis

Celtic hold the clear edge across the recent series and have regularly limited St Mirren in league meetings. The important exception is St Mirren’s home League Cup victory last season, evidence that a disciplined Paisley performance can disrupt the usual pattern.

Form (last 5)

ST MirrenLeague position #2 · 10 ptsW D W

CelticLeague position #1 · 12 ptsW W W

ST Mirren vs Celtic stats

	ST Mirren	Celtic
Played	4	4
Goals scored	7	11
Goals conceded	3	2
Clean sheets	3	2

Last meetings

2026-04-19Celtic 6-2 ST Mirren
2026-04-11Celtic 1-0 ST Mirren
2025-12-14ST Mirren 3-1 Celtic
2025-11-22ST Mirren 0-1 Celtic
2025-08-03Celtic 1-0 ST Mirren
2025-05-17Celtic 1-1 ST Mirren