45 - Kilmarnock FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Mirren FC | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | St. Johnstone FC | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Aberdeen FC | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Celtic FC | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Rangers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Kilmarnock FC | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | Hibernian FC | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | Dundee FC | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | Falkirk FC | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 17 May | Livingston FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 12 May | Dundee FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 09 May | St. Mirren FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 02 May | Dundee United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Apr | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | Dundee FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 May | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 13 May | Motherwell FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 10 May | Rangers FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 May | Hibernian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Apr | Falkirk FC | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | Celtic FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #5 |
| 0 | Points | 3 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 0 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 3 | Scored | 1 |
| 4 | Conceded | 0 |
| -1 | GD | +1 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
100%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
Kilmarnock FC are 8th (0 pts). Celtic FC are 5th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
–/1
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Celtic FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Kilmarnock FC and Celtic FC is underway.
- 2' Kasper Hogh does the damage! The net is bulging and Celtic FC surge ahead!
- 7' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 12' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kilmarnock FC and Celtic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 17' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 22' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 26' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joe Hugill on 26.
- 31' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 33' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Kasper Hogh makes no mistake. 0-2!
- 35' Magnificent from Kasper Hogh! That is 13 goals in 62 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 40' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 40 minutes.
- 45' Alistair Johnston has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 18
- 14
- 2
- 36
- 11
- 10
- 8
- 15
- 9
- 21
Bench
- 5
- 7
- 12
- 49
- 25
- 20
- 22
- 39
- 27
Coach
Neil McCann
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 6
- 63
- 42
- 8
- 2
- 1
- 27
- 13
- 9
- 11
Bench
- 21
- 49
- 31
- 14
- 41
- 17
- 47
- 51
- 19
Coach
Martin O'Neill
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 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 3 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
0.89
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.42
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 63% + Celtic FC to win 61%
Match Result
Both Teams to Score
Avg goals/match: 3.31
Over / Under Goals
| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
39%
Draw or Celtic FC
83%
Kilmarnock FC or Celtic FC
79%
Half-Time Result
Correct Score
0 – 2
10.6%
1 – 2
9.2%
1 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
8.5%
0 – 3
8.4%
1 – 3
7.4%
0 – 4
5%
0 – 0
5%
1 – 4
4.5%
2 – 2
4.1%
2 – 1
3.4%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 8% | 89% |
| -0.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| +0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +1 | 30% | 22% | 48% |
| +1.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +2 | 52% | 21% | 27% |
| +2.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
10%
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
41%
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.