Kilmarnock FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League .
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr | Celtic FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 08 Apr | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Mar | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Mar | Rangers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Feb | Motherwell FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr | Kilmarnock FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 08 Apr | Rangers FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Apr | Ross County FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Mar | Hibernian FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Mar | St. Mirren FC | A | 5–1 | 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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Kilmarnock FC is hosting Celtic FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Kilmarnock FC have won 274 goals from 261 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 7' Kyogo Furuhashi is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 12' Magnificent from Daizen Maeda! That is 84 goals in 34 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 17' Kilmarnock FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 18' Magnificent from Matt O'Riley! That is 38 goals in 341 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 23' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 27' A goal from the Denmark international Matt O'Riley! He fires home on 27 to make it 0-4!
- 28' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Matt O'Riley makes no mistake. 0-5!
- 31' Kilmarnock FC make a change. Fraser Murray trudges off to be replaced by Alan Power on 31 minutes.
- 36' The 27-year-old Alistair Johnston has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 41' It is a cagey affair so far. Kilmarnock FC in their trying to find a way past Celtic FC's compact .
- 45' Goal! Liam Donnelly scores his 11 goal in 294 matches.
- 46' Celtic FC ring the changes. Kyogo Furuhashi has done his job and it is now time for Hyun-Gyu Oh to step up.
- 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kilmarnock FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 56' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Celtic FC that had 411 games and scored 791 goals.
- 61' Northern Ireland international Kyle Vassell has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 66' Celtic FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 68' Matt O'Riley makes way for Aaron Mooy at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Celtic FC.
- 69' Aaron Mooy has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matt O'Riley on 69 minute.
- 73' Hyun-Gyu Oh has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 73.
- 78' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 83' The Kilmarnock FC bench stirs into life. Luke Chambers is withdrawn and Jordan Jones gets his opportunity.
- 84' It is a substitution in Kilmarnock FC team. David Watson is replaced by Brad Lyons on 84 minute.
- 86' Alistair Johnston is having his name booked by the referee on 86.
- 88' Time for substitution for Celtic FC. Sead Haksabanovic is replaced by Ben Summers.
- 90' Another change for Kilmarnock FC made on 90 minute. Danny Armstrong leaves to be changed by Bobby Wales.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Celtic FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 26
- 19
- 23
- 22
-
15
Fraser Murray ↓ Alan Power 31'
- 2
- 5
-
11
Danny Armstrong ↓ Bobby Wales 90'
-
24
Luke Chambers ↓ Jordan Jones 83'
-
34
David Watson ↓ Brad Lyons 84'
Bench
-
17
Brad Lyons ↑ 84'
- 21
-
10
Jordan Jones ↑ 83'
-
4
Alan Power ↑ 31'
- 16
-
3
Jeriel Dorsett ↑ 31'
- 25
- 1
-
29
Bobby Wales ↑ 90'
Coach
Derek McInnes
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
33
Matt O'Riley ↓ Aaron Mooy 68'
-
9
Sead Haksabanovic ↓ Ben Summers 88'
- 42
-
8
Kyogo Furuhashi ↓ Hyun-Gyu Oh 46'
- 18
- 3
-
38
Daizen Maeda ↓ Rocco Vata 68'
- 24
- 4
- 2
Bench
-
13
Aaron Mooy ↑ 68'
- 29
- 56
-
14
David Turnbull ↑ 68'
- 57
- 25
-
19
Hyun-Gyu Oh ↑ 46'
-
53
Ben Summers ↑ 88'
-
98
Rocco Vata ↑ 68'
Coach
Ange Postecoglou
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Odsonne Edouard | 7 |
| Matt O'Riley | 6 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 5 |
| Reo Hatate | 4 |
| Kasper Hogh | 3 |
| Ryan Christie | 3 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 3 |
| Leigh Griffiths | 3 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 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 82%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
18%
Draw or Celtic FC
92%
Kilmarnock FC or Celtic FC
90%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 4
9.4%
0 – 5
9.2%
0 – 3
7.9%
0 – 6
7.6%
1 – 4
Actual
1 – 5
6.8%
1 – 6
5.7%
1 – 3
5.7%
0 – 7
5.5%
0 – 2
5.1%
1 – 7
4.2%
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.

