Thursday , 2 July 2026

Kilmarnock FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Kilmarnock FC
0 – 4
Full Time
Celtic FC
Tue 2 Feb 2021 · 19:45 UTC BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park HT 45+1' · FT 45+2'
Aaron Tshibola 36' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Kilmarnock FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Alan Mulvanny
  • Referee Kevin Clancy
  • Referee Graeme Leslie
  • Referee Grant Irvine

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
2021-02-02 Kilmarnock FC 0–4 Celtic FC 2020-12-13 Celtic FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2020-08-09 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 Celtic FC 2020-02-23 Celtic FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC 2020-01-22 Kilmarnock FC 1–3 Celtic FC

Recent Form

Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#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' What a night it is going to be! Kilmarnock FC welcome Celtic FC for this crunch clash at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.
  • 5' Patryk Klimala has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 10' France international Odsonne Edouard has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kilmarnock FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 29' A goal from the Scotland international Scott Brown! He fires home on 29 to make it 0-1!
  • 34' Celtic FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 36' A moment of madness from Aaron Tshibola on 36 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Kilmarnock FC will be frustrated.
  • 41' Celtic FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 46' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 53' Against the run of play, Odsonne Edouard has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 58' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 62' Odsonne Edouard makes no mistake. The score reads 0-3 and Celtic FC are in front.
  • 67' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 70' The whistle greets Ryan Christie as he departs to be replaced by Mohamed Elyounoussi.
  • 71' Kilmarnock FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nicke Kabamba is hanging George Oakley on the field on 71 minute.
  • 73' David Turnbull makes way for Michael Johnston at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Celtic FC.
  • 76' The whistle greets Chris Burke as he departs to be replaced by Mitchell Pinnock.
  • 81' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 86' Albian Ajeti is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 90' The Celtic FC bench stirs into life. Greg Taylor is withdrawn and Diego Laxalt gets his opportunity.
  • 0-4 the final result. Kilmarnock FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

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
Daizen Maeda 3
James Forrest 3
Ryan Christie 3
Eamonn Brophy 3

Head to Head

2021-02-02 Kilmarnock FC 0–4 Celtic FC 2020-12-13 Celtic FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2020-08-09 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 Celtic FC 2020-02-23 Celtic FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC 2020-01-22 Kilmarnock FC 1–3 Celtic FC

Kilmarnock FC Form

2021-02-02 Kilmarnock FC 0–4 Celtic FC L 2021-01-30 Kilmarnock FC 2–3 St. Johnstone FC L 2021-01-27 Livingston FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2021-01-16 Hibernian FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2021-01-09 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 Hamilton Academical FC W 2021-01-02 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 St. Mirren FC D

Celtic FC Form

2021-02-02 Kilmarnock FC 0–4 Celtic FC W 2021-01-30 Celtic FC 1–2 St. Mirren FC L 2021-01-27 Celtic FC 2–0 Hamilton Academical FC W 2021-01-20 Livingston FC 2–2 Celtic FC D 2021-01-16 Celtic FC 0–0 Livingston FC D 2021-01-11 Celtic FC 1–1 Hibernian FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.93 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.66 Celtic FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 68% + Celtic FC to win 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC16% Draw20% Celtic FC64%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 47%
53%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
36%
Draw or Celtic FC
84%
Kilmarnock FC or Celtic FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC11% Draw35% Celtic FC54%
Actual: Celtic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
9.9%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 3
8.5%
1 – 3
7.7%
1 – 1
7.6%
0 – 1
7.2%
0 – 4
Actual
1 – 4
5.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 0
4%
2 – 3
3.6%
2 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Celtic FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 3% 97%
-1.5 3% — 97%
-1 3% 7% 90%
-0.5 10% — 90%
+0.5 27% — 73%
+1 27% 21% 52%
+1.5 48% — 52%
+2 48% 21% 32%
+2.5 68% — 32%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
8% ✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✗

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