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Celtic FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Celtic FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Kilmarnock FC
Sat 7 Jan 2023 · 15:00 UTC Celtic Park HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

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

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 13 31
2 Rangers FC 12 27
3 Falkirk FC 13 21
4 Heart of Midlothian FC 12 20
5 Dundee FC 12 17
6 Dundee United FC 12 17
7 St. Johnstone FC 13 17
8 St. Mirren FC 13 14
9 Motherwell FC 13 13
10 Hibernian FC 12 11
11 Aberdeen FC 12 11
12 Kilmarnock FC 13 9

Head-to-Head

21
2
2
Celtic FC 25 games · Avg 3.5 goals Kilmarnock FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-01-07 Celtic FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2022-08-14 Kilmarnock FC 0–5 Celtic FC 2021-02-02 Kilmarnock FC 0–4 Celtic FC 2020-12-13 Celtic FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2020-08-09 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 Celtic FC

Recent Form

Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Jan Kilmarnock FC H 2–0 W
02 Jan Rangers FC A 2–2 D
28 Dec Hibernian FC A 4–0 W
24 Dec St. Johnstone FC H 4–1 W
21 Dec Livingston FC H 2–1 W
17 Dec Aberdeen FC A 1–0 W
Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Jan Celtic FC A 0–2 L
02 Jan St. Mirren FC H 0–0 D
28 Dec Aberdeen FC H 2–1 W
23 Dec Motherwell FC A 2–2 D
17 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–3 L
12 Nov Hibernian FC H 1–0 W

Season Stats

Celtic FC Kilmarnock FC
#1 Position #12
31 Points 9
13 Played 13
10 / 1 / 2 W / D / L 2 / 3 / 8
28 Scored 13
10 Conceded 29
+18 GD -16
2.38 PPG 0.69
77% Win % 15%

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
68% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
38% Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
15% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season

Celtic FC are 1st (31 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 12th (9 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Celtic FC
0-15
6/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
7/4
46-60
6/1
61-75
3/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
1/4
31-45
3/8
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/3
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Celtic FC
Camilo Duran 7 G 6 A
Benjamin Nygren 6 G 3 A
Kasper Hogh 3 G 3 A
Liam Scales 3 G 1 A
Hyun-jun Yang 2 G
Kilmarnock FC
Greg Kiltie 3 G
Joe Hugill 2 G 2 A
Michael Schjonning-Larsen 2 G
Jason Holt 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Kilmarnock FC get us underway at Celtic Park.
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 10' Celtic FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' Kilmarnock FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 20' Alexandro Bernabei, a Argentina , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 25' It’s high time Ange Postecoglou made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 30' Alistair Johnston is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Kilmarnock FC so far.
  • 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
  • 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 45' A stunning finish from Jota — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 46' Kyogo Furuhashi does the damage! The net is bulging and Celtic FC surge ahead!
  • 51' What a moment for Kyogo Furuhashi! That strike on 51 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 56' Alan Power needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 63' Giorgos Giakoumakis gets the nod from Celtic FC. He replaces Kyogo Furuhashi and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 64' Kyle Vassell makes way for Christian Doidge at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kilmarnock FC.
  • 69' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Celtic FC and Kilmarnock FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 74' Kilmarnock FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 74.
  • 75' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Liam Polworth is replaced by Fraser Murray.
  • 80' The home supporters are growing impatient. Celtic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 83' Another change for Celtic FC made on 83 minute. Daizen Maeda leaves to be changed by James Forrest.
  • 85' Fresh legs for Kilmarnock FC! Kerr McInroy comes on to replace Rory McKenzie.
  • 90' It looks surprising Kilmarnock FC does not make any changes. Liam Polworth has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • Full Time. Celtic FC beats Kilmarnock FC

Lineups

Celtic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ange Postecoglou

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Odsonne Edouard 7
Matt O'Riley 6
Kyogo Furuhashi 5
Reo Hatate 4
Ryan Christie 3
Kasper Hogh 3
Eamonn Brophy 3
Leigh Griffiths 3

Head to Head

2023-01-07 Celtic FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2022-08-14 Kilmarnock FC 0–5 Celtic FC 2021-02-02 Kilmarnock FC 0–4 Celtic FC 2020-12-13 Celtic FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2020-08-09 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 Celtic FC

Celtic FC Form

2023-01-07 Celtic FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC W 2023-01-02 Rangers FC 2–2 Celtic FC D 2022-12-28 Hibernian FC 0–4 Celtic FC W 2022-12-24 Celtic FC 4–1 St. Johnstone FC W 2022-12-21 Celtic FC 2–1 Livingston FC W 2022-12-17 Aberdeen FC 0–1 Celtic FC W

Kilmarnock FC Form

2023-01-07 Celtic FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2023-01-02 Kilmarnock FC 0–0 St. Mirren FC D 2022-12-28 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Aberdeen FC W 2022-12-23 Motherwell FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC D 2022-12-17 Heart of Midlothian FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC L 2022-11-12 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Hibernian FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.27 Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.52 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Celtic FC to win 82% + Over 2.5 goals 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC82% Draw12% Kilmarnock FC6%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 3.79
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 71%
29%
± 3.5 50%
50%
± 4.5 32%
68%

Double Chance

Celtic FC or Draw
94%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
18%
Celtic FC or Kilmarnock FC
88%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC68% Draw28% Kilmarnock FC4%
Actual: Celtic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
3 – 0
13.1%
2 – 0
Actual
4 – 0
10.5%
1 – 0
7.8%
5 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
6.7%
2 – 1
6.2%
4 – 1
5.5%
1 – 1
4.3%
6 – 0
3.8%
5 – 1
3.7%
0 – 0
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Celtic FC

Handicap Celtic FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 51% — 49%
-2 51% 21% 28%
-1.5 72% — 28%
-1 72% 16% 12%
-0.5 88% — 12%
+0.5 97% — 3%
+1 97% 2% 1%
+1.5 99% — 1%
+2 99% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
60% ✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
5% ✓

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