Celtic are back after the international break and make the short trip to Paisley to face St Mirren.
It was a successful break for many of the Celtic players on international duty and they must carry that back into their club form.
Martin O’Neill can become the first manager to win three league games by four goals or more with a clean sheet since he did so in his last spell with a win on Saturday night to continue their good form.
Celtic’s last five results vs St Mirren
Three points would move the Hoops to within four points of Hearts, who don’t play until Sunday.
Ahead of the must-win encounter, our writers at 67 Hail Hail put their necks on the line to predict how the game will turn out.
Patrick Sinat
Celtic to win by the odd goal. St Mirren have made it tough for Celtic in the last two games, but hopefully the Martin O’Neill effect still rolls on.
Celtic have scored 26 goals against the Buddies in the last 10 games and conceded just six.
However, Stephen Robinson has his team more organised and tougher to beat of late.
Prediction: St Mirren 1-2 Celtic
Martin Crawford
It’s never an entertaining game at St Mirren Park and the team have struggled for goals this season, so I would take any win, regardless of who is in the dugout.
Prediction: St Mirren 0-1 Celtic
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Amir Mir
These games have been pretty boring in the past, to be honest. Mainly down to St Mirren’s strong defensive work, but also Celtic’s sleepwalking approach under Rodgers.
On the domestic front, it’s changing under O’Neill. There will be more goals and entertainment this time, including an Arne Engels brace.
Prediction: St Mirren 1-4 Celtic
Callum Boyle
Celtic’s last trip to St Mirren saw them rack up five goals. I don’t think that will happen this time.
People can’t be fooled by the Buddies’ position in the table, they are a very difficult side to break down and good at frustrating possession-based teams.
Under O’Neill, Celtic have looked far more fluent in attack and a side with a plan in games. A comfortable Hoops win, but not by four goals.
Prediction: St Mirren 0-2 Celtic
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