Celtic FC enters the rescheduled Scottish Premiership fixture against St Johnstone FC as clear favorites, reflecting their superior squad depth, attacking output, and dominant head-to-head record in which they have won the vast majority of recent meetings. Despite a humiliating Champions League play-off exit to LASK after squandering a strong first-leg lead, Celtic remain atop the Premiership table after early wins, though defensive concerns have mounted with right-back Alistair Johnston ruled out until October. St Johnstone, newly promoted from the Championship under manager Simo Valakari, have shown resilience in their opening fixtures but face a steep challenge against Celtic’s pace and pressing in wide areas. The implied probabilities align with Celtic’s consistent ability to control matches against mid-table or promoted sides, while the draw offers the primary alternative given occasional set-piece opportunities or fatigue factors for the visitors.