Celtic FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Celtic FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.
- Celtic FC 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | St. Mirren FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell FC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers FC | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk FC | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee United FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 6 | Points | 0 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 2 |
| 6 | Scored | 4 |
| 1 | Conceded | 9 |
| +5 | GD | -5 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
Celtic FC are 1st (6 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 12th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Celtic FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Celtic FC have kicked off against Kilmarnock FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Kilmarnock FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' Scott Robinson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 251 appearances.
- 25' Kilmarnock FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 30' The 28-year-old Danny Armstrong has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 35' Celtic FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kilmarnock FC's shape.
- 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Celtic FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 45' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jota makes it 1-0.
- 46' Kyogo Furuhashi is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 51' Magnificent from Kyogo Furuhashi! That is 123 goals in 444 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 56' It is a cagey affair so far. Celtic FC in their trying to find a way past Kilmarnock FC's compact .
- 61' Kilmarnock FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 63' Giorgos Giakoumakis has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kyogo Furuhashi on 63 minute.
- 64' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Kyle Vassell is replaced by Christian Doidge.
- 69' Kilmarnock FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 74' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 75' A tactical swap from Kilmarnock FC — Fraser Murray on, Liam Polworth off on 75 minutes.
- 80' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 83' Fresh legs for Celtic FC! James Forrest comes on to replace Daizen Maeda.
- 85' Kerr McInroy gets the nod from Kilmarnock FC. He replaces Rory McKenzie and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Celtic FC is showing some good football. However, Celtic FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Celtic FC 2-0 Kilmarnock FC.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
13
Aaron Mooy ↓ Matt O'Riley 63'
- 1
- 20
- 42
- 8
-
17
Jota ↓ Liel Abada 63'
-
38
Daizen Maeda ↓ James Forrest 83'
- 4
- 25
-
41
Reo Hatate ↓ David Turnbull 83'
- 2
Bench
-
33
Matt O'Riley ↑ 63'
-
49
James Forrest ↑ 83'
- 29
-
7
Giorgos Giakoumakis ↑ 63'
- 18
-
14
David Turnbull ↑ 83'
- 88
-
11
Liel Abada ↑ 63'
- 6
Coach
Ange Postecoglou
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 19
- 6
-
23
Kyle Vassell ↓ Christian Doidge 64'
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↓ Kerr McInroy 85'
-
4
Alan Power ↓ Brad Lyons 64'
- 16
-
31
Liam Polworth ↓ Fraser Murray 75'
- 2
- 33
- 5
Bench
-
26
Christian Doidge ↑ 64'
-
17
Brad Lyons ↑ 64'
-
21
Kerr McInroy ↑ 85'
- 8
- 81
-
15
Fraser Murray ↑ 75'
- 18
-
11
Danny Armstrong ↑ 64'
- 1
Coach
Derek McInnes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Odsonne Edouard | 7 |
| Matt O'Riley | 6 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 5 |
| Reo Hatate | 4 |
| James Forrest | 3 |
| Ryan Christie | 3 |
| Kasper Hogh | 3 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 3 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
5
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.6
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 89% + Celtic FC to win 87%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.6
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 2.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 3.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 4.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
95%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
13%
Celtic FC or Kilmarnock FC
92%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
4 – 0
11%
5 – 0
10.7%
3 – 0
9.2%
6 – 0
8.9%
4 – 1
6.4%
7 – 0
6.4%
5 – 1
6.4%
2 – 0
Actual
6 – 1
5.3%
3 – 1
5.3%
7 – 1
3.9%
2 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| -2 | 74% | 14% | 13% |
| -1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| -1 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| -0.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +0.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +1 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +1.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
| +2 | 100% | — | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
55%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
1%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.