Celtic’s meetings with St Mirren this season have already followed a clear pattern, and it is one that could have major implications for the 2025/26 title race.
Martin O’Neill’s side head into their final game before the split holding the cards in the title race, even if they are three points behind league leaders Hearts.
The Hoops have developed a knack for scoring late goals this season, as St Mirren know very well, and it would be no surprise to see that happen again.
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Both of Celtic’s Scottish Premiership meetings vs St Mirren involved late goals
Away from the embarrassing Premier Sports Cup final defeat, Celtic have had the upper hand on the Buddies in both league meetings.
Luke McCowan struck the decisive blow in the 87th minute on the opening day of the season before Callum McGregor came to the rescue in stoppage time on O’Neill’s first away game in charge of his second spell back with the Hoops.
Their trend of scoring late on continued with Kelechi Iheanacho’s winner against Dundee last weekend and with so much on the line, it is guaranteed to be a close contest.
St Mirren also have a lot to play for
Now without Stephen Robinson following his move to Aberdeen, the Paisley club are solely focused on avoiding relegation.
Livingston will almost certainly finish bottom, meaning the relegation play-off spot will be the spot to avoid.
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St Mirren are 10th in the table, three points clear of Kilmarnock, who are currently in that dreaded play-off spot.
They won’t be coming to roll over and have their backs tickled by the Bhoys, as proved by their previous encounters this season. Celtic must be up for the fight.
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