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 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 13 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Alan Mulvanny
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee Don Robertson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
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 |
| 9 | Points | 31 |
| 13 | Played | 13 |
| 2 / 3 / 8 | W / D / L | 10 / 1 / 2 |
| 13 | Scored | 28 |
| 29 | Conceded | 10 |
| -16 | GD | +18 |
| 0.69 | PPG | 2.38 |
| 15% | Win % | 77% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
H2H (25 games)
68%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
Kilmarnock FC are 12th (9 pts). Celtic FC are 1st (31 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
1/4
31-45
3/8
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/3
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Celtic FC
0-15
6/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
7/4
46-60
6/1
61-75
3/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
| Greg Kiltie | 3 G | |
| Joe Hugill | 2 G | 2 A |
| Michael Schjonning-Larsen | 2 G | |
| Jason Holt | 1 G |
Celtic FC
| Camilo Duran | 7 G | 6 A |
| Benjamin Nygren | 6 G | 3 A |
| Kasper Hogh | 3 G | 3 A |
| Liam Scales | 3 G | 1 A |
| Hyun-jun Yang | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Rugby Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Kilmarnock FC and Celtic FC.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' 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.
- 15' Scott Brown is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Celtic FC tonight.
- 20' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Eamonn Brophy suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' A quiet spell here at Rugby Park. Kilmarnock FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 30' Celtic FC looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Kasper Hogh scoring 3 goals.
- 35' Kilmarnock FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Celtic FC backline.
- 38' A meaty challenge results in booking for Scott Brown on 38.
- 43' Kilmarnock FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Celtic FC's shape.
- 48' Kilmarnock FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 53' Supporters expect more eagerness from Daniel Bachmann, as he is very good at scoring at Rugby Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 58' France international Odsonne Edouard has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 63' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 68' Chris Burke needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 5 Yellow cards this season.
- 69' Celtic FC ring the changes. Odsonne Edouard has done his job and it is now time for Oliver Burke to step up.
- 74' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 74 minutes.
- 75' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Kirk Broadfoot on 75 minutes.
- 77' Celtic FC make a change. James Forrest trudges off to be replaced by Tim Weah on 77 minutes.
- 82' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Conor McAleny is replaced by Liam Millar.
- 84' Fresh legs for Kilmarnock FC! Rory McKenzie comes on to replace Chris Burke.
- 89' A tactical swap from Celtic FC — Vakoun Issouf Bayo on, Ryan Christie off on 89 minutes.
- 90' Scott Brown has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 90 minutes.
- 90' The referee shows Celtic FC player a Red card on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Kilmarnock FC 0-1 Celtic FC.
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 |
| Leigh Griffiths | 3 |
| Daizen Maeda | 3 |
| James Forrest | 3 |
| Kasper Hogh | 3 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.67
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 65% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
35%
Draw or Celtic FC
85%
Kilmarnock FC or Celtic FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
13%
0 – 3
10.6%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 1
7.6%
1 – 3
7.1%
0 – 4
6.6%
0 – 0
5.6%
1 – 4
4.5%
0 – 5
3.4%
2 – 2
2.8%
2 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 2% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -0.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| +0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +1 | 24% | 22% | 54% |
| +1.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +2 | 46% | 22% | 32% |
| +2.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
51%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.