Celtic enter the rearranged Scottish Premiership clash at McDiarmid Park on September 9 as clear favorites, reflecting their perfect 3-0-0 start with eight goals scored and just two conceded, alongside their long-standing dominance in the fixture. St Johnstone, newly promoted and sitting mid-table after three matches with one win and two losses, face a side that has won the vast majority of recent meetings, often by large margins. Celtic’s squad depth helps offset minor absences such as right-back Alistair Johnston, while St Johnstone’s promoted status and mixed early results limit their upset potential at home. The midweek timing and upcoming cup commitments add context but have not altered the broad trader consensus favoring a Celtic victory.