Where to watch Celtic vs. St. Mirren live stream, TV channel, start time, lineups, prediction for Scottish Premiership match | Sporting News

Celtic will look to shake off the sting of their Old Firm derby defeat when they host St Mirren at Celtic Park on Sunday.

Despite the setback, Brendan Rodgers’ side remains comfortably atop the table, holding an 11-point lead after a dominant season so far.

St Mirren, sitting fifth, come into this game on the back of two successive losses to Dundee and Kilmarnock.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Celtic vs. St. Mirren live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this Scottish Premiership match in the U.S.:

TV channel: 
Live stream: CelticTV

This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the country. Streaming options are available on CelticTV.

Fans can watch select Celtic and Scottish Premiership matches live on Paramount+, which is offering a FREE trial to new subscribers.

What time does Celtic vs. St. Mirren kick off?

This Scottish Premiership clash takes place at the Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland and kicks off on Sunday, January 5 at 3 p.m. local time.

Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:

Celtic vs. St. Mirren lineups, team news

Celtic will likely miss James Forrest and Odin Thiago Holm, though both are expected to return later in January.

Brendan Rodgers may shake things up, especially in midfield, following their disappointing 3-0 loss to Rangers. Luke McCowan and Arne Engels could feature in the starting XI.

Celtic predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Schmeichel (GK) — Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Valle — McCowan, McGregor, Engels — Kuhn, Idah, Palma.

Injured: Thiago Holm (calf), Forrest (foot)
Suspended: None

For St Mirren, Charles Dunne remains the only confirmed absentee, with his return expected later this month.

After consecutive defeats, Stephen Robinson might shuffle his lineup to reignite momentum and pose a stronger challenge at Celtic Park.

St. Mirren predicted XI (3-4-3 right to left): Balcombe (GK) — Fraser, Iacovitti, Taylor — Bwomono, Phillips, Boyd-Munce, John — Idowu, Kiltie, Mandron.

Injured: Dunne (hamstring)
Supended: None

Celtic vs. St. Mirren prediction

History favors the Bhoys, with nine wins and a draw in their last 10 meetings against St Mirren. However, Rodgers will demand a swift return to form from his squad as they look to maintain their commanding league position.

• Prediction: Celtic 3-0 St. Mirren

Scottish Premiership fixture schedule this week

All times ET

Sunday, January 5

• Hibernian vs. Rangers (7:00 a.m.)
• Motherwell vs. Aberdeen (9:30 a.m.)
• Celtic vs. St. Mirren (10:00 a.m.)
• Dundee United vs. Hearts (10:00 a.m.)
• Kilmarnock vs. Ross County (10:00 a.m.)
• St. Johnstone vs. Dundee (10:00 a.m.)