Celtic FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2023-24 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)
Match Details
- Referee John Beaton
- Assistant 1 Calum Spence
- Assistant 2 David Dunne
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Feb | Hibernian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Feb | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | Ross County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | St. Mirren FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Feb | Livingston FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | Motherwell FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | Hibernian FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Jan | Rangers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Dec | Dundee FC | H | 2–2 | D |
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' That's the starting whistle at Celtic Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Celtic FC and Kilmarnock FC.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Scotland international Stephen Welsh has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Daizen Maeda has been relatively quiet despite scoring 84 goals in his last 34 appearances.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Brendan Rodgers might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 21' It’s gonna be a card for Liam Donnelly.
- 26' Celtic FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 31' 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.
- 32' GOAL! Kyogo Furuhashi scores on 32. Assisted by Anthony Ralston
- 37' It looks surprising Kilmarnock FC does not make any changes. Will Dennis has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 38' The referee shows Kilmarnock FC player a card on 38.
- 43' It looks like no one’s ball. Kilmarnock FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 46' Another substitution for Celtic FC to replace Luis Palma by Hyun-jun Yang on 46 minute.
- 51' Kilmarnock FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 56' The travelling Kilmarnock FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 61' Alexandro Bernabei is replacing Greg Taylor for the Celtic FC side.
- 66' Celtic FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 67' Another change for Celtic FC made on 67 minute. Adam Idah leaves to be changed by Paulo Bernardo.
- 68' Nicolas Kuhn is ready to make an impact after coming on for Daizen Maeda at the 68 minute mark.
- 73' That is a card for Kilmarnock FC. Danny Armstrong will be fuming at that decision.
- 73' Kevin van Veen is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marley Watkins at the 73 minute mark.
- 78' Fraser Murray, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Hyun-Gyu Oh. He replaces Kyogo Furuhashi on 80 minute.
- 85' Fresh legs for Kilmarnock FC! Fraser Murray comes on to replace Matty Kennedy.
- 90' Celtic FC currently sit 1 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Celtic FC 1-1 Kilmarnock FC.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
4-4-1-1Starting XI
- 1
- 33
- 42
- 56
-
8
Kyogo Furuhashi ↓ Hyun-Gyu Oh 80'
- 3
-
38
Daizen Maeda ↓ Nicolas Kuhn 68'
- 57
-
9
Adam Idah ↓ Paulo Bernardo 67'
- 5
-
7
Luis Palma ↓ Hyun-jun Yang 46'
Bench
- 29
- 24
-
25
Alexandro Bernabei ↑ 61'
-
10
Nicolas Kuhn ↑ 68'
- 17
-
28
Paulo Bernardo ↑ 67'
-
13
Hyun-jun Yang ↑ 46'
-
19
Hyun-Gyu Oh ↑ 80'
- 48
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
-
23
Marley Watkins ↓ Kevin van Veen 73'
- 19
-
9
Kyle Vassell ↓ James Balagizi 68'
- 17
- 22
- 3
-
31
Liam Polworth ↓ David Watson 85'
- 5
- 1
-
11
Danny Armstrong ↓ Greg Stewart 73'
-
10
Matty Kennedy ↓ Fraser Murray 85'
Bench
-
98
Kevin van Veen ↑ 73'
- 39
-
21
Greg Stewart ↑ 73'
- 7
-
15
Fraser Murray ↑ 85'
- 20
-
12
David Watson ↑ 85'
- 19
-
14
James Balagizi ↑ 68'
Coach
Derek McInnes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Odsonne Edouard | 7 |
| Matt O'Riley | 6 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 5 |
| Reo Hatate | 4 |
| Daizen Maeda | 3 |
| James Forrest | 3 |
| Ryan Christie | 3 |
| Kasper Hogh | 3 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
5
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 90% + Celtic FC to win 82%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.81
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 2.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 3.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 4.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
92%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
18%
Celtic FC or Kilmarnock FC
90%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–1 not predicted1 – 1Actual
4 – 0
8.9%
5 – 0
8.7%
3 – 0
7.5%
6 – 0
7.2%
4 – 1
7%
5 – 1
7%
6 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
5.8%
7 – 0
5.2%
2 – 0
4.8%
7 – 1
4.2%
2 – 1
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| -2 | 70% | 14% | 16% |
| -1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| -1 | 84% | 9% | 7% |
| -0.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +0.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +1 | 98% | 1% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | — | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
1%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

