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In a stunning upset in the Scottish Premiership, St Johnstone defeated Celtic 1-0 at McDiarmid Park. Daniels Balodis scored the decisive goal early in the 4th minute, proving to be enough to secure the victory. Despite Celtic dominating possession with 79.8% and unleashing a barrage of 26 shots, only 9 were on target, and they failed to find the net. St Johnstone, with a mere 20.2% possession, capitalized on their chances, converting one of their 4 shots on target. The game was physical, with St Johnstone committing 13 fouls and receiving 4 yellow cards, while Celtic committed 10 fouls and received 2 yellow cards.
The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored Celtic to win with a 64.1% probability, rendering this result a significant surprise. The AI model didn't expect a balanced game, and the statistics indicate Celtic's dominance in possession and shots. However, St Johnstone's resilience and clinical finishing proved to be the difference. St Johnstone's goalkeeper was outstanding, making 9 saves to deny Celtic's relentless attacks.
Looking at St Johnstone's recent form, they have been inconsistent, mixing wins, draws, and losses. Their upcoming match against Dundee United will be a test of their ability to maintain this level of performance. Dundee United's form is also mixed, making their next game a potentially close contest. Historically, head-to-head games between St Johnstone and Dundee United have been closely contested, with both teams securing wins.
Celtic, despite this setback, have generally been in good form, with several high-scoring wins in their recent games. Their upcoming match against Kilmarnock presents an opportunity to bounce back. Kilmarnock's recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins and heavy defeats. Celtic will be looking to assert their dominance in their next match. Recent head-to-head games between Celtic and St Johnstone have heavily favored Celtic, making this result an unexpected turn of events. Similarly, Celtic has dominated Kilmarnock in recent encounters.
St Johnstone's previous games indicate a struggle for consistency in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic's previous games show strong attacking displays, although they have shown vulnerability in defense, particularly in their loss against Rangers. This game will be remembered as a tactical victory for St Johnstone, who successfully executed their game plan to stifle Celtic's attack and secure a crucial win.

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