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

Premier League · 2020-21
Tue 2 Feb 2021 · 19:45 UTC BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park HT 45+1' · FT 45+2'

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

Recent Form

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
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
#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)
68% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
15% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
38% Clean Sheets
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

H2H

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

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC13% Draw17% Celtic FC70%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
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

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC7% Draw31% Celtic FC62%
Actual: 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.