St Mirren vs Celtic kick-off, date & TV info
Date Sunday, December 14
Kick-off 3.30pm
Venue Hampden Park, Glasgow
Competition Scottish League Cup
TV Premier Sports 1
Defending champions Celtic have the chance to make it nine Scottish League Cup crowns in 12 years when they meet St Mirren at Hampden Park.
St Mirren’s last trophy came when they beat Hearts 3-2 in the 2013 final of this competition and the Buddies will be hoping for a repeat success.
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St Mirren vs Celtic betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Under 2.5 goals
1pt 6-5 bet365, Betfair, Paddy Power
Longshot
No goalscorer
14-1 bet365
St Mirren vs Celtic preview
St Mirren’s last trophy came when they lifted the Scottish League cup crown in the 2012-13 season and the Buddies will be hoping for more Hampden Park success when they meet defending champions Celtic in Glasgow.
The Hoops have won the competition eight times since the Buddies last tasted success and it’s eight consecutive Scottish League Cup final successes for the Bhoys.
However, it’s difficult to believe that Celtic are arriving at Hampden Park at the peak of their powers and the current Parkhead squad certainly look a long way short of the roster which beat Rangers on penalties after a 3-3 draw in last season’s final.
Wilfried Nancy now sits in the Celtic dugout and the Frenchman’s first game in charge was a 2-1 defeat to title rivals Hearts on home turf.
The Hoops were hammered 3-0 by Roma on European duty in midweek, and while this has rarely been said about a Celtic side, goalscoring looks a huge concern.
Of course, Nancy’s men have the resources to hammer one or two of Scotland’s weakest teams every now and then, but the Bhoys have scored only two goals in their last three matches and all of those games have been on home turf.
St Mirren have faced the champions twice already in the league this term and those matches have ended in 1-0 Celtic victories. The latest of those successes came via a last-gasp Callum McGregor goal and Buddies boss Stephen Robinson has done a good job of frustrating the Hoops.
The Bhoys remain without Jota, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Callum Osmand and Alistair Johnston, while Sebastian Tounekti and Michel-Ange Balikwisha are not certain to feature with the Africa Cup of Nations on the horizon.
There is more quality missing from Celtic and while Nancy’s side may still have too much for St Mirren, under 2.5 goals looks the best Hampden play.
Goalless final not ruled out
Celtic are 4-9 chances to lift the cup in 90 minutes and that short-price is keeping the goal line high. However, with under 2.5 goals looking a big runner a chance can also be taken on no goalscorer at 14-1.
There were only four shots on target when Celtic beat St Mirren 1-0 in Paisley last month and that contest had 0-0 written all over it until McGregor found the net in the 95th minute of the game.
Key stats for St Mirren vs Celtic
♦ Celtic have scored only two goals in their last three matches
♦ Celtic have won all of their last eight Scottish League Cup finals
♦ This season’s two meetings between St Mirren and Celtic have finished 1-0 to the Hoops
♦ There were only four efforts on target in the most recent contest between these sides
St Mirren vs Celtic betting odds
Sign up with Paddy Power to bet on the Scottish League Cup final between St Mirren and Celtic. Here are the latest odds for Saturday’s match.
MarketOddsSt Mirren6-1Celtic4-9Draw7-2
Odds correct at time of publishing
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St Mirren vs Celtic team news and predicted line-ups
St Mirren
Captain Mark O’Hara is struggling to shake off a foot injury and looks set to miss out. Declan John has a hamstring problem and won’t feature, while Malik Dijksteel is a doubt.
Predicted line-up (3-5-2): George; Fraser, King, Freckleton; McMenamin, Gogic, Taylor, Phillips, Tanser; Ayunga, Mandron.
Celtic
Jota, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Callum Osmand and Alistair Johnston are all out for Celtic. Sebastian Tounekti and Michel-Ange Balikwisha aren’t due to be released for international duty until December 15, but the duo may not feature.
Predicted line-up (3-4-2-1): Schmeichel; Donovan, Trusty, Scales; Yang, McGregor, Hatate, Maeda; Engels, Bernardo; Iheanacho.
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FAQs for St Mirren vs Celtic
When is the Scottish League Cup final?
The Scottish League Cup final kicks off at 3.30pm on Sunday, December 14.
Where is the Scottish League Cup final being played?
The clash is taking place at Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland.
Where can I watch the Scottish League Cup final?
The match is being aired live on Premier Sports 1.
What is the 90 minute betting for the Scottish League Cup final?
Defending champions Celtic are strong favourites at 4-9, with St Mirren 6-1 to land a shock success. The draw is available at 6-1.
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