Kilmarnock FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 13 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alan Mulvanny
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Referee Graeme Leslie
- Referee Grant Irvine
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Celtic FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 30 Jan | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Jan | Livingston FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Jan | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Jan | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 30 Jan | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Jan | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | Livingston FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Jan | Livingston FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Jan | Hibernian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
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' We are underway at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Kilmarnock FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Celtic FC backline.
- 15' Kilmarnock FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' Celtic 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.
- 25' Kilmarnock FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 29' The Scotland Scott Brown breaks the deadlock on 29 minutes. 0-1!
- 34' 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 Ross Millen suffering a number of foals already.
- 36' Kilmarnock FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 41' Gary Dicker is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Celtic FC so far.
- 46' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kilmarnock FC and Celtic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 53' What composure from Odsonne Edouard! The France international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 58' Celtic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 62' GOAL! Odsonne Edouard scores on 62. Assisted by David Turnbull
- 67' Kilmarnock FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 70' The Celtic FC bench stirs into life. Ryan Christie is withdrawn and Mohamed Elyounoussi gets his opportunity.
- 71' Nicke Kabamba is replacing George Oakley for the Kilmarnock FC side.
- 73' Michael Johnston gets the nod from Celtic FC. He replaces David Turnbull and will look to change the dynamic.
- 76' Mitchell Pinnock has so much to prove this time. He replaces Chris Burke on 76 minute.
- 81' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 86' Albian Ajeti doubles the advantage! 0-4 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 90' Fresh legs for Celtic FC! Diego Laxalt comes on to replace Greg Taylor.
- With this win, Celtic FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 16
- 4
- 27
-
29
Chris Burke ↓ Mitchell Pinnock 76'
- 7
- 8
- 6
- 22
-
9
George Oakley ↓ Nicke Kabamba 71'
- 14
Bench
-
19
Mitchell Pinnock ↑ 76'
- 2
- 34
-
11
Nicke Kabamba ↑ 71'
- 24
- 12
- 32
-
15
Brandon Pierrick ↑ 71'
- 26
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 8
- 42
- 29
- 35
- 22
- 17
- 10
-
3
Greg Taylor ↓ Diego Laxalt 90'
-
14
David Turnbull ↓ Patryk Klimala 73'
- 57
Bench
-
27
Mohamed Elyounoussi ↑ 70'
- 4
-
93
Diego Laxalt ↑ 90'
- 18
- 9
-
19
Michael Johnston ↑ 73'
- 1
-
11
Patryk Klimala ↑ 73'
- 12
Coach
Neil Lennon
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
4 / 4
0.74
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.04
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 71% + Celtic FC to win 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.78
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
29%
Draw or Celtic FC
87%
Kilmarnock FC or Celtic FC
83%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
10.8%
0 – 3
10.6%
0 – 4
Actual
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 3
7.7%
0 – 1
7.1%
1 – 4
5.9%
1 – 1
5.8%
0 – 5
4.8%
1 – 5
3.6%
0 – 0
3.3%
2 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 1% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 4% | 94% |
| -0.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| +0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +1 | 18% | 18% | 63% |
| +1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +2 | 37% | 21% | 42% |
| +2.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

