Celtic v St Johnstone preview: Bhoys going for 12 wins out of 12
Wednesday 30 January 2019 08:09, UK
Celtic will be aiming to make it 12 wins from 12 Scottish Premiership matches at Celtic Park this season when they host St Johnstone on Wednesday night.
This is Celtic's game in hand over Rangers and Kilmarnock and can move six points clear at the top with victory.
Brendan Rodgers' men won 6-0 at St Johnstone earlier in the season but their opponents have the best away record in the Premiership this season, taking 21 points from 11 away matches.
"We know all about Tommy's team and they've always provided a difficult test," said Rodgers.
"Of course, the last time we played, we played very well, and it was probably the catalyst for both teams. For them, they went on a great run, and before the weekend they hadn't conceded in six away games. After conceding against Hearts, we know that they'll be looking to get back on track on Wednesday, and they'll make it really tough for us."
Team news
Defender Filip Benkovic has picked up a knock and will be assessed ahead of the game.
Midfielder Tom Rogic has returned from international duty with Australia but will not be involved, while Dedryck Boyata (abductor), Anthony Ralston (ankle), Olivier Ntcham (hamstring), Odsonne Edouard (knock), Kieran Tierney (hip), Eboue
Kouassi and Daniel Arzani (both knee) remain out.
Leigh Griffiths is out of football for a period of time with personal issues while new striker signing Vakoun Issouf Bayo is still getting up to speed.
