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Celtic FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Celtic FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Kilmarnock FC
Sun 13 Dec 2020 · 15:00 UTC Celtic Park HT 45+3' · FT 45+4'
Y 36' Alan Power
Y 43' Nicke Kabamba

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Andy Milne
  • Referee Don Robertson
  • Referee David Roome
  • Referee David Lowe

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
2020-12-13 Celtic FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2020-08-09 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 Celtic FC 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

Recent Form

Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Dec Kilmarnock FC H 2–0 W
10 Dec Lille OSC H 3–2 W
06 Dec St. Johnstone FC H 1–1 D
03 Dec AC Milan A 2–4 L
26 Nov AC Sparta Praha A 1–4 L
21 Nov Hibernian FC A 2–2 D
Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Dec Celtic FC A 0–2 L
05 Dec Hamilton Academical FC A 0–1 L
21 Nov Ross County FC H 3–1 W
06 Nov St. Johnstone FC A 0–1 L
01 Nov Rangers FC H 0–1 L
24 Oct Hibernian FC H 0–1 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' And we are off! Celtic FC vs Kilmarnock FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' Celtic FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 25' The travelling Kilmarnock FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 30' Celtic FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kilmarnock FC's shape.
  • 35' Celtic FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 35.
  • 36' That is a Yellow card for Kilmarnock FC. Alan Power will be fuming at that decision.
  • 41' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 41 minutes.
  • 43' The referee shows Kilmarnock FC player a Yellow card on 43.
  • 48' It looks surprising Kilmarnock FC does not make any changes. Alan Power has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 53' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 57' Celtic FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Mohamed Elyounoussi on 57.
  • 62' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 67' Brandon Haunstrop is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Celtic FC tonight.
  • 68' The Kilmarnock FC bench stirs into life. Greg Kiltie is withdrawn and Chris Burke gets his opportunity.
  • 69' Ryan Christie has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jeremie Frimpong on 69 minute.
  • 70' Brilliant from the ! Shane Duffy makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 70.
  • 75' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 79' Another change for Kilmarnock FC made on 79 minute. Nicke Kabamba leaves to be changed by Eamonn Brophy.
  • 81' The Celtic FC manager makes a substitution. Greg Taylor departs to be replaced by Diego Laxalt.
  • 86' Michael Johnston has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mohamed Elyounoussi on 86 minute.
  • Full Time. Celtic FC beats Kilmarnock FC

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
Leigh Griffiths 3
Daizen Maeda 3
James Forrest 3
Ryan Christie 3

Head to Head

2020-12-13 Celtic FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2020-08-09 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 Celtic FC 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

Celtic FC Form

2020-12-13 Celtic FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC W 2020-12-10 Celtic FC 3–2 Lille OSC W 2020-12-06 Celtic FC 1–1 St. Johnstone FC D 2020-12-03 AC Milan 4–2 Celtic FC L 2020-11-26 AC Sparta Praha 4–1 Celtic FC L 2020-11-21 Hibernian FC 2–2 Celtic FC D

Kilmarnock FC Form

2020-12-13 Celtic FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2020-12-05 Hamilton Academical FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2020-11-21 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Ross County FC W 2020-11-06 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2020-11-01 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Rangers FC L 2020-10-24 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Hibernian FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.51 Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Celtic FC to win 72% + Over 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC72% Draw18% Kilmarnock FC10%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 3.24
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 40%
60%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

Celtic FC or Draw
90%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
28%
Celtic FC or Kilmarnock FC
82%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Celtic FC55% Draw37% Kilmarnock FC8%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
10%
1 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 1
7.8%
3 – 1
7.3%
4 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
5.3%
4 – 1
4.6%
5 – 0
3.2%
2 – 2
3.1%
3 – 2
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Celtic FC

Handicap Celtic FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 32% — 68%
-2 32% 22% 47%
-1.5 53% — 47%
-1 53% 22% 25%
-0.5 75% — 25%
+0.5 92% — 8%
+1 92% 6% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
49% ✗
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

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