Ange Postecoglou makes two changes to the Celtic side that beat Ferencvaros on Tuesday with Josip Juranovic and Giorgos Giakoumakis coming into the starting XI.
Following three substitute appearances it is a first start for the former VVV Venlo striker who impressed coming off the bench in the 2-0 win over Ferencvaros.
After being out for a month Juranovic comes in to replace Adam Montgomery with no place on the bench for Boli Bolingoli or Liam Scales.
On the back of away wins at Aberdeen and Motherwell the visit of St Johnstone gives Celtic the chance to rack up three consecutive SPFL wins for the first time this season and cut the gap down to just a point behind Steven Gerrard’s side who play St Mirren tomorrow.
Celtic will meet St Johnstone again in four weeks time in a League Cup semi-final, today’s match is refereed by Nick Walsh who sent off Ryan Porteous in his last fixture.
CELTIC: Hart; Ralston, Carter-Vickers, Starfelt, Juranovic; Rogic, McGregor, Turnbull; Giakoumakis, Kyogo, Jota
SUBS: Bain, Bitton, Welsh, Ajeti, Johnston, Abada, Montgomery
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