Thursday , 2 July 2026

Celtic FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Celtic FC
3 – 1
Full Time
Kilmarnock FC
Sat 7 Oct 2023 · 14:00 UTC Celtic Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Reo Hatate 22' 3–1
Luis Palma 33' 3–1
2–1 72' David Watson
Greg Taylor 82' 3–1
Y 28' Lewis Mayo
Greg Taylor 68' Y
Liam Scales 76' Y
Y 76' Kyle Vassell

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee
  • Assistant 1 David McGeachie
  • Assistant 2 Alastair Mather

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
2023-10-07 Celtic FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC 2023-04-16 Kilmarnock FC 1–4 Celtic FC 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

Recent Form

Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Oct Kilmarnock FC H 3–1 W
04 Oct SS Lazio H 1–2 L
30 Sep Motherwell FC A 2–1 W
23 Sep Livingston FC A 3–0 W
19 Sep Feyenoord Rotterdam A 0–2 L
16 Sep Dundee FC H 3–0 W
Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Oct Celtic FC A 1–3 L
30 Sep St. Mirren FC H 1–1 D
23 Sep Dundee FC A 2–2 D
16 Sep Hibernian FC H 2–2 D
02 Sep Ross County FC H 0–1 L
26 Aug Motherwell 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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Celtic FC to score. At the same time, Kilmarnock FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Celtic FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 15' Celtic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kilmarnock FC backline.
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Kilmarnock FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 22' Reo Hatate is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 27' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 28' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lewis Mayo on 28.
  • 33' GOAL! Luis Palma fires home to make it 2-0!
  • 38' Alistair Johnston is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Celtic FC so far.
  • 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 46' Liam Polworth gets the nod from Kilmarnock FC. He replaces Robbie Deas and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
  • 56' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Celtic FC and Kilmarnock FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 61' Celtic FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kilmarnock FC's shape.
  • 66' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 68' The referee calls foul for Greg Taylor. He receives a card.
  • 72' A goal from the Scotland international David Watson! He fires home on 72 to make it 2-1!
  • 73' Cameron Carter-Vickers makes way for James Forrest at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Celtic FC.
  • 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Liam Scales on 76.
  • 81' Kilmarnock FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 82' Magnificent from Greg Taylor! That is 8 goals in 260 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 85' Odin Holm is replacing Matt O'Riley for the Celtic FC side.
  • 88' Another change for Celtic FC made on 88 minute. Kyogo Furuhashi leaves to be changed by Hyun-Gyu Oh.
  • 89' Celtic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hyun-jun Yang is hanging Daizen Maeda on the field on 89 minute.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Celtic FC 3-1 Kilmarnock FC.

Lineups

Celtic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brendan Rodgers

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
James Forrest 3
Ryan Christie 3
Eamonn Brophy 3
Leigh Griffiths 3

Head to Head

2023-10-07 Celtic FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC 2023-04-16 Kilmarnock FC 1–4 Celtic FC 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

Celtic FC Form

2023-10-07 Celtic FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC W 2023-10-04 Celtic FC 1–2 SS Lazio L 2023-09-30 Motherwell FC 1–2 Celtic FC W 2023-09-23 Livingston FC 0–3 Celtic FC W 2023-09-19 Feyenoord Rotterdam 2–0 Celtic FC L 2023-09-16 Celtic FC 3–0 Dundee FC W

Kilmarnock FC Form

2023-10-07 Celtic FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC L 2023-09-30 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 St. Mirren FC D 2023-09-23 Dundee FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC D 2023-09-16 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Hibernian FC D 2023-09-02 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Ross County FC L 2023-08-26 Motherwell FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.96 Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9 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
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 3.86
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
90%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
25%
Celtic FC or Kilmarnock FC
84%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC58% Draw32% Kilmarnock FC10%
Actual: Celtic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
9.5%
3 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8.2%
3 – 1
Actual
4 – 0
6.6%
1 – 1
6.3%
1 – 0
6.3%
4 – 1
5.9%
5 – 0
3.9%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.6%
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
41% ✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
6% ✓

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