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 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 33 games · 67 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Alan Mulvanny
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee Don Robertson
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #3 |
| 28 | Points | 67 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 6 / 10 / 17 | W / D / L | 21 / 4 / 8 |
| 37 | Scored | 59 |
| 65 | Conceded | 35 |
| -28 | GD | +24 |
| 0.85 | PPG | 2.03 |
| 18% | Win % | 64% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts). Celtic FC are 3rd (67 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Kilmarnock FC vs Celtic FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Scott Brown made 410 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' The 38-year-old Alan Power has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' Kilmarnock FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kilmarnock FC and Celtic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 35' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 38' Celtic FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 38.
- 43' Kilmarnock FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Celtic FC's shape.
- 48' It’s high time Brendan Rodgers made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 53' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 53 minutes.
- 58' The energy levels are beginning to show. Brendan Rodgers might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 63' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kilmarnock FC and Celtic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 68' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 69' Oliver Burke is replacing Odsonne Edouard for the Celtic FC side.
- 74' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 75' Kirk Broadfoot was booked on 75.
- 77' The crowd applauds James Forrest as he leaves the pitch. Tim Weah steps in for Celtic FC.
- 82' Liam Millar is replacing Conor McAleny for the Kilmarnock FC side.
- 84' Rory McKenzie is replacing Chris Burke for the Kilmarnock FC side.
- 89' Vakoun Issouf Bayo gets the nod from Celtic FC. He replaces Ryan Christie and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' A goal from the Scotland international Scott Brown! He fires home on 90 to make it 0-1!
- 90' The referee shows Celtic FC player a Red card on 90.
- It finishes all square. Kilmarnock FC and Celtic FC share the spoils 0-1.
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 |
| Daizen Maeda | 3 |
| James Forrest | 3 |
| Ryan Christie | 3 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 3 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.86
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.13
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 57% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.99
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
43%
Draw or Celtic FC
81%
Kilmarnock FC or Celtic FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
11.2%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
10%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 3
7.8%
1 – 3
6.7%
0 – 0
6.7%
0 – 4
4.1%
2 – 2
4.1%
2 – 1
3.8%
1 – 4
3.6%
1 – 0
3.6%
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% | 9% | 87% |
| -0.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| +0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +1 | 35% | 23% | 42% |
| +1.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +2 | 58% | 20% | 22% |
| +2.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.