Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Celtic FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Celtic FC
4 – 0
Full Time
Kilmarnock FC
Sun 4 Aug 2024 · 15:30 UTC Celtic Park 58,712 HT 45' · FT 45'
Reo Hatate 17' 1–0
Liam Scales 40' 2–0
Nicolas Kuhn 59' 3–0
Anthony Ralston 90+4' 4–0
Y 70' Liam Donnelly
Y 84' Brad Lyons

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Don Robertson
  • Assistant 1 David Roome
  • Assistant 2 Craig Ferguson

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 7 18
2 Rangers FC 7 16
3 Heart of Midlothian FC 7 13
4 Dundee FC 7 10
5 St. Mirren FC 7 10
6 St. Johnstone FC 7 8
7 Aberdeen FC 7 8
8 Motherwell FC 7 8
9 Dundee United FC 7 8
10 Hibernian FC 7 7
11 Falkirk FC 7 6
12 Kilmarnock FC 7 5

Head-to-Head

20
2
2
Celtic FC 24 games · Avg 3.6 goals Kilmarnock FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-08-04 Celtic FC 4–0 Kilmarnock FC 2024-05-15 Kilmarnock FC 0–5 Celtic FC 2024-02-17 Celtic FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC 2023-12-10 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Celtic FC 2023-10-07 Celtic FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Aug Kilmarnock FC H 4–0 W
18 May St. Mirren FC H 3–2 W
15 May Kilmarnock FC A 5–0 W
11 May Rangers FC H 2–1 W
04 May Heart of Midlothian FC H 3–0 W
28 Apr Dundee FC A 2–1 W
Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Aug Celtic FC A 0–4 L
18 May Dundee FC A 1–1 D
15 May Celtic FC H 0–5 L
11 May St. Mirren FC A 1–0 W
05 May Rangers FC A 1–4 L
27 Apr Heart of Midlothian FC H 0–0 D

Season Stats

Celtic FC Kilmarnock FC
#1 Position #12
18 Points 5
7 Played 7
6 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 1 / 2 / 4
14 Scored 6
4 Conceded 15
+10 GD -9
2.57 PPG 0.71
86% Win % 14%

Key Stats

58% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
29% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season

Celtic FC are 1st (18 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 12th (5 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Celtic FC and Kilmarnock FC get this one started.
  • 5' Celtic FC are deployed in a 4-3-3 today, looking to exploit space against Kilmarnock FC's 4-3-3 shape.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at Celtic Park. Celtic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 17' Magnificent from Reo Hatate! That is 37 goals in 443 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 22' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Derek McInnes will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 27' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 32' James Forrest has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 37' Celtic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kilmarnock FC backline.
  • 40' What composure from Liam Scales! The Ireland international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 45' Scotland international Stuart Findlay has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 50' The energy levels are beginning to show. Brendan Rodgers might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 55' It looks like no one’s ball. Kilmarnock FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 59' The Germany forward Nicolas Kuhn breaks the deadlock on 59 minutes. 3-0!
  • 64' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Celtic FC and Kilmarnock FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 65' Matty Kennedy makes way for Danny Armstrong at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kilmarnock FC.
  • 66' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Kyle Vassell is replaced by Innes Cameron.
  • 70' Liam Donnelly is having his name booked by the referee on 70.
  • 74' The supporters are chanting for Bobby Wales. He replaces Liam Donnelly on 74 minute.
  • 77' A tactical swap from Celtic FC — Hyun-jun Yang on, James Forrest off on 77 minutes.
  • 82' Celtic FC ring the changes. Reo Hatate has done his job and it is now time for Odin Holm to step up.
  • 84' It’s a booking for Kilmarnock FC player. Brad Lyons gets a card.
  • 87' Another substitution for Kilmarnock FC to replace Fraser Murray by Gary Mackay-Steven on 87 minute.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Celtic FC players.

Lineups

Celtic FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brendan Rodgers

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Odsonne Edouard 7
Matt O'Riley 6
Kyogo Furuhashi 5
Reo Hatate 4
Daizen Maeda 3
James Forrest 3
Kasper Hogh 3
Ryan Christie 3

Head to Head

2024-08-04 Celtic FC 4–0 Kilmarnock FC 2024-05-15 Kilmarnock FC 0–5 Celtic FC 2024-02-17 Celtic FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC 2023-12-10 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Celtic FC 2023-10-07 Celtic FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC

Celtic FC Form

2024-08-04 Celtic FC 4–0 Kilmarnock FC W 2024-05-18 Celtic FC 3–2 St. Mirren FC W 2024-05-15 Kilmarnock FC 0–5 Celtic FC W 2024-05-11 Celtic FC 2–1 Rangers FC W 2024-05-04 Celtic FC 3–0 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2024-04-28 Dundee FC 1–2 Celtic FC W

Kilmarnock FC Form

2024-08-04 Celtic FC 4–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2024-05-18 Dundee FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC D 2024-05-15 Kilmarnock FC 0–5 Celtic FC L 2024-05-11 St. Mirren FC 0–1 Kilmarnock FC W 2024-05-05 Rangers FC 4–1 Kilmarnock FC L 2024-04-27 Kilmarnock FC 0–0 Heart of Midlothian FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
3.37 Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.58 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Celtic FC to win 81% + Over 2.5 goals 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC81% Draw12% Kilmarnock FC7%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 3.95
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 73%
27%
± 3.5 53%
47%
± 4.5 34%
66%

Double Chance

Celtic FC or Draw
94%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
19%
Celtic FC or Kilmarnock FC
88%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC68% Draw27% Kilmarnock FC5%
Actual: Celtic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
3 – 0
12.3%
2 – 0
11.5%
4 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
7%
1 – 0
7%
5 – 0
6.8%
2 – 1
6.3%
4 – 1
5.9%
1 – 1
4.3%
5 – 1
4%
6 – 0
3.9%
0 – 0
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Celtic FC

Handicap Celtic FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 51% — 49%
-2 51% 20% 28%
-1.5 72% — 28%
-1 72% 16% 13%
-0.5 87% — 13%
+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
57% ✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
4% ✓

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