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Kilmarnock FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2019-20
Kilmarnock FC
1 – 3
Full Time
Celtic FC
Wed 22 Jan 2020 · 19:45 UTC The Simple Digital Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 57' Jules Ntcham
Gary Dicker 60' Y
Y 90' Moritz Bauer

Overview

Match Preview

Kilmarnock FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at The Simple Digital Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Sean Carr
  • Referee Don Robertson
  • Referee David Roome
  • Referee Gavin Ross

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

2
2
19
Kilmarnock FC 23 games · Avg 3.5 goals Celtic FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-01-22 Kilmarnock FC 1–3 Celtic FC 2019-09-22 Celtic FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC 2019-04-27 Celtic FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2019-02-17 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Celtic FC 2018-12-08 Celtic FC 5–1 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#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)
70% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts). Celtic FC are 3rd (67 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Kilmarnock FC host Celtic FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Neil Lennon might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' Celtic FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 15' It looks surprising Celtic FC does not make any changes. Fraser Forster has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 25' A stunning finish from Odsonne Edouard — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 45' Harry Bunn has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 50' The travelling Celtic FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 51' Leigh Griffiths has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 51 minutes.
  • 56' Mohamed El Makrini needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 57' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jules Ntcham on 57 minutes.
  • 60' It’s a booking for Kilmarnock FC player. Gary Dicker gets a Yellow card.
  • 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' Celtic FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 71.
  • 73' What a moment for Christopher Jullien! That strike on 73 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 76' Alex Bruce makes way for Dario Del Fabro at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kilmarnock FC.
  • 78' Kilmarnock FC ring the changes. Harry Bunn has done his job and it is now time for Greg Kiltie to step up.
  • 80' Michael Johnston is ready to make an impact after coming on for Leigh Griffiths at the 80 minute mark.
  • 85' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 88' Celtic FC make a change. Jeremie Frimpong trudges off to be replaced by Moritz Bauer on 88 minutes.
  • 90' Celtic FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Vakoun Issouf Bayo. He replaces Odsonne Edouard on 90 minute.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Celtic FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alex Dyer

Celtic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neil Lennon

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Odsonne Edouard 7
Matt O'Riley 6
Kyogo Furuhashi 5
Reo Hatate 4
Eamonn Brophy 3
Leigh Griffiths 3
Daizen Maeda 3
James Forrest 3

Head to Head

2020-01-22 Kilmarnock FC 1–3 Celtic FC 2019-09-22 Celtic FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC 2019-04-27 Celtic FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2019-02-17 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Celtic FC 2018-12-08 Celtic FC 5–1 Kilmarnock FC

Kilmarnock FC Form

2020-01-22 Kilmarnock FC 1–3 Celtic FC L 2019-12-29 St. Mirren FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2019-12-26 Rangers FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2019-12-21 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Motherwell FC L 2019-12-14 Ross County FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2019-12-07 Livingston FC 3–0 Kilmarnock FC L

Celtic FC Form

2020-01-22 Kilmarnock FC 1–3 Celtic FC W 2019-12-29 Celtic FC 1–2 Rangers FC L 2019-12-26 St. Mirren FC 1–2 Celtic FC W 2019-12-21 Celtic FC 2–1 Aberdeen FC W 2019-12-18 Heart of Midlothian FC 0–2 Celtic FC W 2019-12-15 Celtic FC 2–0 Hibernian FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.84 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.5 Celtic FC xG
I would bet for: Celtic FC to win 67% + Over 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC14% Draw19% Celtic FC67%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 3.34
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
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
33%
Draw or Celtic FC
86%
Kilmarnock FC or Celtic FC
81%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC10% Draw37% Celtic FC53%
Actual: Celtic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
11.1%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 3
9%
0 – 1
8.6%
1 – 1
8.2%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 4
5.6%
0 – 0
4.9%
1 – 4
4.7%
2 – 2
3.8%
2 – 3
3.2%
2 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Celtic FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 2% 97%
-1.5 3% — 97%
-1 3% 7% 90%
-0.5 10% — 90%
+0.5 28% — 72%
+1 28% 21% 51%
+1.5 49% — 51%
+2 49% 21% 30%
+2.5 70% — 30%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
9% ✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
44% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.