Kilmarnock FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | Celtic FC | H | 0–5 | L |
| 06 Aug | Rangers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Jul | Dundee United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 May | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 May | St. Mirren FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 01 May | Motherwell FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 06 Aug | Ross County FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 31 Jul | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 May | Motherwell FC | H | 6–0 | W |
| 11 May | Dundee United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 May | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 4–1 | 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 BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Kilmarnock FC and Celtic FC.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 7' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kyogo Furuhashi makes it 0-1.
- 12' A quiet spell here at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. Celtic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 17' Kilmarnock FC have won 274 goals from 261 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 21' The referee shows Kilmarnock FC player a Yellow card on 21.
- 26' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 31' Denmark international Matt O'Riley has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 35' A goal from the Portugal international Jota! He fires home on 35 to make it 0-2!
- 40' The whistle greets Jeriel Dorsett as he departs to be replaced by Calum Waters.
- 42' Liam Donnelly was booked on 42.
- 46' Moritz Jenz has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 51' Jeriel Dorsett is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Celtic FC so far.
- 55' It is a substitution in Celtic FC team. Moritz Jenz is replaced by Carl Starfelt on 55 minute.
- 60' Kilmarnock FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 61' Daizen Maeda picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 62' The whistle greets Fraser Murray as he departs to be replaced by Danny Armstrong.
- 62' Daizen Maeda picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 66' Another change for Celtic FC made on 66 minute. Daizen Maeda leaves to be changed by Liel Abada.
- 71' 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.
- 76' Carl Starfelt does the damage! The net is bulging and Celtic FC surge ahead!
- 78' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Danny Armstrong on 78 minutes.
- 79' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Danny Armstrong on 79 minutes.
- 79' A change in the Kilmarnock FC ranks — Kyle Lafferty exits the field as Liam Polworth enters on 79.
- 80' Celtic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. James Forrest is hanging Jota on the field on 80 minute.
- 82' Giorgos Giakoumakis doubles the advantage! 0-5 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 85' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Callum McGregor.
- 90' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 0-5 the final result. Kilmarnock FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 7
-
4
Alan Power ↓ Brad Lyons 80'
-
22
Liam Donnelly ↓ Liam Polworth 79'
-
15
Fraser Murray ↓ Danny Armstrong 62'
- 9
-
28
Kyle Lafferty ↓ Innes Cameron 79'
- 2
-
3
Jeriel Dorsett ↓ Calum Waters 40'
- 25
- 5
Bench
- 19
-
17
Brad Lyons ↑ 80'
- 21
- 50
-
18
Calum Waters ↑ 40'
-
31
Liam Polworth ↑ 79'
-
27
Innes Cameron ↑ 79'
- –
-
11
Danny Armstrong ↑ 62'
Coach
Derek McInnes
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 20
- 33
- 42
- 8
- 3
-
14
David Turnbull ↓ Aaron Mooy 66'
- 88
-
17
Jota ↓ James Forrest 80'
-
38
Daizen Maeda ↓ Liel Abada 66'
-
6
Moritz Jenz ↓ Carl Starfelt 55'
Bench
-
13
Aaron Mooy ↑ 66'
- 16
-
49
James Forrest ↑ 80'
- 56
-
7
Giorgos Giakoumakis ↑ 66'
- 31
-
4
Carl Starfelt ↑ 55'
- 25
-
11
Liel Abada ↑ 66'
Coach
Ange Postecoglou
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 |
| Ryan Christie | 3 |
| Kasper Hogh | 3 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 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 81%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 5.75
Actual: No — clean sheet
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
19%
Draw or Celtic FC
91%
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
Actual
0 – 3
8%
0 – 6
7.7%
1 – 4
6.9%
1 – 5
6.8%
1 – 6
5.7%
1 – 3
5.7%
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.

