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Celtic FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2019-20
Celtic FC
3 – 1
Full Time
Kilmarnock FC
Sun 23 Feb 2020 · 15:00 UTC Celtic Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 21' Mohamed El Makrini
Y 45' Alan Power
R 57' Alan Power
Callum McGregor 67' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Celtic FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Steven McLean
  • Referee Kevin Clancy
  • Referee Ralph Gordon
  • Referee John McCrossan

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Heart of Midlothian FC 33 70
2 Rangers FC 33 69
3 Celtic FC 33 67
4 Motherwell FC 33 54
5 Hibernian FC 33 51
6 Falkirk FC 33 46
7 Dundee United FC 33 40
8 Aberdeen FC 33 33
9 Dundee FC 33 33
10 St. Mirren FC 33 30
11 Kilmarnock FC 33 28
12 Livingston FC 33 16

Head-to-Head

19
2
2
Celtic FC 23 games · Avg 3.5 goals Kilmarnock FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-02-23 Celtic FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC 2020-01-22 Kilmarnock FC 1–3 Celtic FC 2019-09-22 Celtic FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC 2019-04-27 Celtic FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2019-02-17 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Celtic FC

Recent Form

Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Feb Kilmarnock FC H 3–1 W
16 Feb Aberdeen FC A 2–1 W
12 Feb Heart of Midlothian FC H 5–0 W
05 Feb Motherwell FC A 4–0 W
02 Feb Hamilton Academical FC A 4–1 W
29 Jan St. Johnstone FC A 3–0 W
Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Feb Celtic FC A 1–3 L
16 Feb Hibernian FC H 1–2 L
12 Feb Rangers FC H 2–1 W
05 Feb Heart of Midlothian FC A 3–2 W
01 Feb Ross County FC H 3–1 W
25 Jan St. Johnstone FC A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Celtic FC Kilmarnock FC
#3 Position #11
67 Points 28
33 Played 33
21 / 4 / 8 W / D / L 6 / 10 / 17
59 Scored 37
35 Conceded 65
+24 GD -28
2.03 PPG 0.85
64% Win % 18%

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
70% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Celtic FC are 3rd (67 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Celtic FC and Kilmarnock FC is underway.
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Celtic FC that had 410 games and scored 790 goals.
  • 6' Kilmarnock FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Eamonn Brophy on 6.
  • 11' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Celtic FC and Kilmarnock FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 16' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 21' Kilmarnock FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 26' It looks like no one’s ball. Kilmarnock FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 28' Against the run of play, Kristoffer Ajer has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 33' What composure from Odsonne Edouard! The France international strokes it home. 2-1.
  • 38' A quiet spell here at Celtic Park. Celtic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 43' Stephen O'Donnell needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 45' The referee calls foul for Alan Power. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 46' Chris Burke has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mohamed El Makrini on 46 minute.
  • 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
  • 56' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 57' That is a Red card for Kilmarnock FC. Alan Power will be fuming at that decision.
  • 62' Leigh Griffiths doubles the advantage! 3-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 65' Greg Kiltie gets the nod from Kilmarnock FC. He replaces Eamonn Brophy and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 67' The referee shows Celtic FC player a Yellow card on 67.
  • 71' Kilmarnock FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ally Taylor is hanging Dario Del Fabro on the field on 71 minute.
  • 74' Vakoun Issouf Bayo is replacing Odsonne Edouard for the Celtic FC side.
  • 79' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 82' Fresh legs for Celtic FC! Nir Bitton comes on to replace Leigh Griffiths.
  • 87' The home supporters are growing impatient. Celtic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 3-1 the final result. Kilmarnock FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Celtic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neil Lennon

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alex Dyer

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Odsonne Edouard 7
Matt O'Riley 6
Kyogo Furuhashi 5
Reo Hatate 4
Daizen Maeda 3
James Forrest 3
Ryan Christie 3
Eamonn Brophy 3

Head to Head

2020-02-23 Celtic FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC 2020-01-22 Kilmarnock FC 1–3 Celtic FC 2019-09-22 Celtic FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC 2019-04-27 Celtic FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2019-02-17 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Celtic FC

Celtic FC Form

2020-02-23 Celtic FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC W 2020-02-16 Aberdeen FC 1–2 Celtic FC W 2020-02-12 Celtic FC 5–0 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2020-02-05 Motherwell FC 0–4 Celtic FC W 2020-02-02 Hamilton Academical FC 1–4 Celtic FC W 2020-01-29 St. Johnstone FC 0–3 Celtic FC W

Kilmarnock FC Form

2020-02-23 Celtic FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC L 2020-02-16 Kilmarnock FC 1–2 Hibernian FC L 2020-02-12 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Rangers FC W 2020-02-05 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–3 Kilmarnock FC W 2020-02-01 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Ross County FC W 2020-01-25 St. Johnstone FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.93 Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Celtic FC to win 75% + Over 2.5 goals 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC75% Draw16% Kilmarnock FC9%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 3.82
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 72%
28%
± 3.5 52%
48%
± 4.5 33%
67%

Double Chance

Celtic FC or Draw
91%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
25%
Celtic FC or Kilmarnock FC
84%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC58% Draw33% Kilmarnock FC9%
Actual: Celtic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
9.6%
3 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
8.2%
3 – 1
Actual
4 – 0
6.6%
1 – 0
6.4%
1 – 1
6.4%
4 – 1
5.8%
5 – 0
3.9%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.5%
5 – 1
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Celtic FC

Handicap Celtic FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 38% — 62%
-2 38% 21% 42%
-1.5 58% — 42%
-1 58% 19% 23%
-0.5 77% — 23%
+0.5 92% — 8%
+1 92% 5% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 2% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
42% ✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
6% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.