Kilmarnock FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 7 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Alan Mulvanny
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee Don Robertson
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Celtic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Feb | Dundee FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Feb | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Jan | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Jan | Rangers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Feb | Valencia CF | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | Hibernian FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Jan | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | Celtic FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #1 |
| 5 | Points | 18 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 6 / 0 / 1 |
| 6 | Scored | 14 |
| 15 | Conceded | 4 |
| -9 | GD | +10 |
| 0.71 | PPG | 2.57 |
| 14% | Win % | 86% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
43%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
Kilmarnock FC are 12th (5 pts). Celtic FC are 1st (18 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Celtic FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
| Michael Schjonning-Larsen | 2 G |
| Jason Holt | 1 G |
| Greg Kiltie | 1 G |
| Joe Hugill | 1 G |
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Rugby Park that hosts another battle between Kilmarnock FC and Celtic FC.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' The 28-year-old Odsonne Edouard has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 30' Celtic FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
- 35' Kilmarnock FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Celtic FC's shape.
- 38' A moment of madness from Scott Brown on 38 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Celtic FC will be frustrated.
- 43' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 48' Celtic FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 53' Celtic FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 58' A quiet spell here at Rugby Park. Celtic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 63' Tim Weah is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kilmarnock FC tonight.
- 68' Celtic FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 69' The Celtic FC manager makes a substitution. Odsonne Edouard departs to be replaced by Oliver Burke.
- 74' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 75' A moment of madness from Kirk Broadfoot on 75 minutes earns him a Red card. Kilmarnock FC will be frustrated.
- 77' A change in the Celtic FC ranks — James Forrest exits the field as Tim Weah enters on 77.
- 82' A change in the Kilmarnock FC ranks — Conor McAleny exits the field as Liam Millar enters on 82.
- 84' A change in the Kilmarnock FC ranks — Chris Burke exits the field as Rory McKenzie enters on 84.
- 89' Ryan Christie makes way for Vakoun Issouf Bayo at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Celtic FC.
- 90' A stunning finish from Scott Brown — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 90' The referee shows Celtic FC player a Red card on 90.
- The points are shared — Kilmarnock FC 0-1 Celtic FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Conor McAleny ↓ Liam Millar 82'
- 26
-
29
Chris Burke ↓ Rory McKenzie 84'
- 5
- 11
- 3
- 16
- 2
- 8
- 6
-
25
Eamonn Brophy ↓ Alex Bruce 77'
Bench
-
4
Alex Bruce ↑ 77'
- 27
- 9
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↑ 84'
- 1
- 18
-
19
Liam Millar ↑ 82'
Coach
Steve Clarke
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 20
- 11
- 8
-
49
James Forrest ↓ Tim Weah 77'
- 15
- 42
- 29
- 35
-
22
Odsonne Edouard ↓ Oliver Burke 69'
- 17
Bench
-
25
Oliver Burke ↑ 69'
-
30
Tim Weah ↑ 77'
- 23
- 1
- 6
-
10
Vakoun Issouf Bayo ↑ 89'
- 48
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Odsonne Edouard | 7 |
| Matt O'Riley | 6 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 5 |
| Reo Hatate | 4 |
| Kasper Hogh | 3 |
| Ryan Christie | 3 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 3 |
| Leigh Griffiths | 3 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.58
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.51
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.09
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
34%
Draw or Celtic FC
86%
Kilmarnock FC or Celtic FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
14.2%
0 – 3
11.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.1%
1 – 1
7.2%
0 – 4
7.2%
1 – 3
6.8%
0 – 0
6%
1 – 4
4.3%
0 – 5
3.7%
2 – 2
2.3%
1 – 5
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 1% | 99% |
| -1.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -1 | 1% | 5% | 94% |
| -0.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| +0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +1 | 22% | 22% | 56% |
| +1.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +2 | 44% | 22% | 34% |
| +2.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
56%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.