Celtic kick off their bid for five in a row and a record 56th Scottish title with a home clash against St. Mirren this weekend to start the new season.
The Hoops have been all-conquering in recent years, and will look to go ahead of Rangers in the all-time rankings for the first time in a century with another title this season.
However, it has been a summer of change with Nicolas Kuhn leaving and Jota set to miss most of the season with a serious knee injury. Kieran Tierney's return to the club has been the other big story.
They might not have it all their own way on the opening day against a St. Mirren side who drew at Celtic Park back in May, but Brendan Rodgers' side should still be confident of a win to start their campaign.
The Sporting News brings you all the best odds and tips ahead of the opening weekend clash.
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Celtic vs. St. Mirren Scottish Premiership prediction
The champions should have far too much for St Mirren as they kick off their season, and they are priced up at 1/6 with Bet 365, with the odds of St. Mirren pulling off a major upset way back at 16/1, and the draw at 11/2.
The Sporting News' Score Prediction: Celtic 4-1 St. Mirren
- Celtic are given an implied 85.7% chance to beat St. Mirren inside 90 minutes by Bet 365 for this clash.
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Celtic vs. St. Mirren predicted lineups
Celtic predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left)
- Schmeichel (GK) — Ralston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Tierney — Hatate, McGregor, Nygren — Yang, Idah, Maeda
Injured: Elijah Adebayo, Jacob Brown
Suspended: None
St. Mirren predicted lineup (3-5-2, right to left)
- George (GK) — Fraser, Gogic, King — Richardson, Phillips, O’Hara, Taylor, John — Mandron, Idowu
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Celtic vs. St. Mirren latest odds, correct score betting
Our tip of 4-1 is at great odds of 14/1, but there is plenty of potential value with other scores. You can check out the other most likely scorelines according to the bookies here, with odds via Bet365.
| Result | Odds* |
| Celtic 2-0 | 6/1 |
| Celtic 3-0 | 6/1 |
| Celtic 3-1 | 10/1 |
| Celtic 4-0 | 17/2 |
| Celtic 4-1 | 14/1 |
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Celtic vs. St. Mirren team news
- Kieran Tierney is set to make his second league debut for Celtic, while fellow new signing Benjamin Nygren is likely to start in a midfield three.
- Likewise, St. Mirren new boys Killian Phillips and Roland Idowu are set to make their bows at the home of the champions.
Celtic vs. St. Mirren Bet Builder tips
Our bet builder for this game is Celtic to win with a -2 Handicap, Both Teams to Score and Daizen Maeda to score anytime, currently available at 11/1 with Bet Victor.
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How to watch Celtic vs. St. Mirren: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Sunday, August 3
- Venue: Celtic Park, Glasgow
- Time: 4:30 p.m. BST
- TV/Stream: Sky Sports Main Event