Kilmarnock FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2024-25 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)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Assistant 1 David McGeachie
- Assistant 2 Jonathan Bell (Scotland)
7 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.1 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | Celtic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Nov | Dundee FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | Ross County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | Rangers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Dundee FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | RB Leipzig | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Oct | Dundee FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Motherwell FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | Atalanta BC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Oct | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–2 | D |
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 game is set. Celtic FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kyle Vassell made 357 appearances and scored 26 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Joe Wright has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 2 cards already picked up this season.
- 11' The referee has no hesitation. Joe Wright is booked for Kilmarnock FC — card on 11.
- 16' Supporters expect more eagerness from Luke McCowan, as he is very good at scoring at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 21' With 0 assists to his name this season, Alistair Johnston is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kilmarnock FC.
- 26' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 31' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kilmarnock FC and Celtic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 36' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Kilmarnock FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 41' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' A tactical swap from Kilmarnock FC — Innes Cameron on, Kyle Vassell off on 46 minutes.
- 49' What a strike from Callum McGregor! The score is 0-1.
- 54' Kilmarnock FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 59' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 63' Kyogo Furuhashi is replacing Arne Engels for the Celtic FC side.
- 68' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 71' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Nicolas Kuhn makes it 0-2.
- 73' Another substitution for Celtic FC to replace Alistair Johnston by Anthony Ralston on 73 minute.
- 74' James Forrest is replacing Nicolas Kuhn for the Celtic FC side.
- 75' Fresh legs for Kilmarnock FC! Fraser Murray comes on to replace David Watson.
- 76' The Kilmarnock FC manager makes a substitution. Marley Watkins departs to be replaced by Bruce Anderson.
- 80' Reo Hatate is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
- 83' Kilmarnock FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 83.
- 85' Luke McCowan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Reo Hatate at the 85 minute mark.
- 86' Kilmarnock FC ring the changes. Liam Donnelly has done his job and it is now time for Gary Mackay-Steven to step up.
- 88' Kilmarnock FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 88.
- 90' The referee shows Celtic FC player a card on 90.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Kilmarnock FC and Celtic FC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
-
23
Marley Watkins ↓ Bruce Anderson 76'
- 4
- 8
-
9
Kyle Vassell ↓ Innes Cameron 46'
- 22
- 20
- 3
- 5
- 6
-
12
David Watson ↓ Fraser Murray 75'
-
10
Matty Kennedy ↓ Rory McKenzie 75'
Bench
-
14
Gary Mackay-Steven ↑ 86'
-
19
Bruce Anderson ↑ 76'
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↑ 75'
-
15
Fraser Murray ↑ 75'
- 2
- 1
- 31
-
18
Innes Cameron ↑ 46'
- 51
Coach
Derek McInnes
Celtic FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 42
- 3
- 38
-
9
Adam Idah ↓ Paulo Bernardo 63'
-
41
Reo Hatate ↓ Luke McCowan 85'
- 5
-
10
Nicolas Kuhn ↓ James Forrest 74'
- 2
-
27
Arne Engels ↓ Kyogo Furuhashi 63'
Bench
-
49
James Forrest ↑ 74'
-
56
Anthony Ralston ↑ 73'
-
8
Kyogo Furuhashi ↑ 63'
-
14
Luke McCowan ↑ 85'
- 57
- 12
-
28
Paulo Bernardo ↑ 63'
- 13
- 11
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Odsonne Edouard | 7 |
| Matt O'Riley | 6 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 5 |
| Reo Hatate | 4 |
| James Forrest | 3 |
| Ryan Christie | 3 |
| Kasper Hogh | 3 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 3 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.58
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
5
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 89% + Celtic FC to win 79%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.58
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 2.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 3.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 4.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
21%
Draw or Celtic FC
90%
Kilmarnock FC or Celtic FC
89%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 4
11.2%
0 – 5
10.9%
0 – 3
9.4%
0 – 6
9%
0 – 7
6.5%
1 – 4
6.3%
1 – 5
6.3%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 6
5.3%
1 – 3
5.2%
1 – 7
3.8%
1 – 2
3.3%
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% | 99% |
| -0.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| +0.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| +1 | 5% | 8% | 87% |
| +1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| +2 | 13% | 14% | 74% |
| +2.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
1%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
56%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

