Kilmarnock FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at The Simple Digital Arena.
- Kilmarnock FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sean Carr
- Referee Don Robertson
- Referee David Roome
- Referee Gavin Ross
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | St. Mirren FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell FC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers FC | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk FC | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee United FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan | Celtic FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Dec | Rangers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Dec | Motherwell FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Dec | Ross County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Dec | Livingston FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan | Kilmarnock FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | Celtic FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #1 |
| 0 | Points | 6 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 4 | Scored | 6 |
| 9 | Conceded | 1 |
| -5 | GD | +5 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
Kilmarnock FC are 12th (0 pts). Celtic FC are 1st (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Celtic FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at The Simple Digital Arena. Ninety minutes of football awaits 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' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Harry Bunn made 89 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Celtic FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' Celtic FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Odsonne Edouard on 25.
- 30' Kilmarnock FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 35' Jules Ntcham, a Cameroon , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 40' 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 Alan Power suffering a number of foals already.
- 45' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 50' Mohamed El Makrini has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 261 appearances.
- 51' Brilliant from the ! Leigh Griffiths makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 51.
- 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 57' The referee has no hesitation. Jules Ntcham is booked for Celtic FC — Yellow card on 57.
- 60' A moment of madness from Gary Dicker on 60 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Kilmarnock FC will be frustrated.
- 63' The crowd applauds Mohamed El Makrini as he leaves the pitch. Eamonn Brophy steps in for Kilmarnock FC.
- 66' Nicke Kabamba does the damage! The net is bulging and Kilmarnock FC surge ahead!
- 71' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 73' Brilliant from the centre-back! Christopher Jullien makes it 1-3 with a superb finish on 73.
- 76' Alex Bruce makes way for Dario Del Fabro at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kilmarnock FC.
- 78' The crowd applauds Harry Bunn as he leaves the pitch. Greg Kiltie steps in for Kilmarnock FC.
- 80' The Celtic FC manager makes a substitution. Leigh Griffiths departs to be replaced by Michael Johnston.
- 85' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 88' The Celtic FC bench stirs into life. Jeremie Frimpong is withdrawn and Moritz Bauer gets his opportunity.
- 90' Celtic FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- 90' Celtic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Vakoun Issouf Bayo is hanging Odsonne Edouard on the field on 90 minute.
- Celtic FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
11
Harry Bunn ↓ Greg Kiltie 78'
-
4
Alex Bruce ↓ Dario Del Fabro 76'
- 15
- 29
- 2
- 17
- 8
- 6
- 27
- 24
Bench
- 5
-
26
Dario Del Fabro ↑ 76'
- 25
- 20
-
10
Greg Kiltie ↑ 78'
-
9
Eamonn Brophy ↑ 63'
- 12
Coach
Alex Dyer
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 67
- 2
- 9
- 8
- 5
- 15
- 42
- 21
- 35
- 22
-
30
Jeremie Frimpong ↓ Moritz Bauer 88'
Bench
-
13
Moritz Bauer ↑ 88'
- 14
- 1
-
19
Michael Johnston ↑ 80'
- 3
-
10
Vakoun Issouf Bayo ↑ 90'
- 11
Coach
Neil Lennon
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 |
| Kasper Hogh | 3 |
| Ryan Christie | 3 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.75
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
5
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 90% + Celtic FC to win 82%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 2.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 3.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 4.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
18%
Draw or Celtic FC
92%
Kilmarnock FC or Celtic FC
90%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 4
9.5%
0 – 5
9.3%
0 – 3
8%
0 – 6
7.7%
1 – 4
6.9%
1 – 5
6.8%
1 – 6
5.7%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 7
5.5%
0 – 2
5.2%
1 – 7
4.1%
1 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -1.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -1 | 0% | 1% | 98% |
| -0.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| +0.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| +1 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| +1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +2 | 15% | 14% | 71% |
| +2.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
1%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.