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Celtic vs Kilmarnock Prediction & Betting Tips - Scottish Premiership
by Nella Wagah in Scottish Premiership Predictions
Celtic will target a winning start to their title defence when they welcome Kilmarnock in their Sunday Premiership match. Does Killie have what it takes to shock the Hoops? Read on for our analysis and match prediction.
Celtic followed on their title and cup win with a strong preseason run and head into this game as outright favorites. The hosts are coming off four straight wins in preseason, beating among others, Chelsea and Manchester City.
In each of their final four warm-up matches, they scored four goals and they’ll hope to carry this scoring streak to the Premiership. The hosts finished last season on a high, undefeated in nine league games, winning eight. Among the teams they defeated was Kilmarnock, who were hammered 5-0 at home.
Kilmarnock haven't guaranteed Celtic easy times in recent meetings, regardless of their heavy loss last time out. They have two wins and a draw in their last five matches against Celtic. Killie failed to score in this fixture only once in the last five clashes.
However, their league run ahead of this match isn’t great, having managed just one win in five. As they seek to build on recent gains in matches against Celtic, Kilmarnock will also look to do something about an unimpressive away run.
In their last nine away matches in the league, the visitors registered only two wins. After a successful campaign last season, Kilmarnock secured European football. However, they didn’t last long on the continental scene. Right before this game, a 1-0 loss to Cercle Brugge ensured their elimination from the Europa League on a 2-1 aggregate defeat.
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The Best Betting Odds for Celtic v Kilmarnock Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.01 | 41 | 151 |
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1.3 | 4.2 | 9.5 |
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1 | 41 | 251 |
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1 | 41 | 251 |
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1.13 | 8 | 18 |
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1.14 | 8.2 | 17 |
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1.14 | 8.2 | 17 |
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1.04 | 14 | 66 |
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1.16 | 8 | 14.5 |
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1.15 | 7.2 | 15 |
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1.03 | 13 | 41 |
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1.15 | 7.5 | 15 |
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1.13 | 8 | 18 |
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1.11 | 8.5 | 23 |
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1.12 | 7.5 | 19 |
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1 | 17 | 235 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Celtic and Kilmarnock?
Our prediction for the Celtic vs Kilmarnock match is: Celtic to win and over 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 04/08/2024 between Celtic and Kilmarnock in Scottish Premiership :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 72.25% for a win of Celtic against Kilmarnock with odds of 1.3 at Ladbrokes.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Celtic vs Kilmarnock is 11.06% with odds of 41 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 16.69% chance ⭐ for a win of Kilmarnock vs Celtic with odds of 251 at 1xbet.
Celtic - Kilmarnock Prediction and Best Odds:
| Celtic Kilmarnock Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic wins | 72.25% | 1.3 at Ladbrokes |
| Over 2.5 goals | 65.12% | 1.44 at Betobet |
| Both Team To Score | 45% | |
| Half-time / Full-time : Celtic/Celtic | 39.29% | 1.55 at Ladbrokes |
Celtic vs Kilmarnock Form
Celtic and Kilmarnock's standings in the Scottish Premiership
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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44 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 40 |
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9
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18 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -16 |
Celtic and Kilmarnock Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
23 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
20 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
10 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
5 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
25 May 2024 - Scottish Cup
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 May 2024 - Scottish Cup
18 May 2024 - Scottish Premiership
11 May 2024 - Scottish Premiership
4 May 2024 - Scottish Premiership
13 Apr 2024 - Scottish Premiership
16 Mar 2024 - Scottish Premiership
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
23 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
20 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
10 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
5 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
15 May 2024 - Scottish Premiership
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Aug 2024 - Europa League
25 Jul 2024 - Europa League
19 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
14 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
11 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jun 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jul 2024 - Europa League
19 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
15 May 2024 - Scottish Premiership
27 Apr 2024 - Scottish Premiership
6 Apr 2024 - Scottish Premiership
16 Mar 2024 - Scottish Premiership
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Aug 2024 - Europa League
14 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
11 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jun 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
18 May 2024 - Scottish Premiership
11 May 2024 - Scottish Premiership
Celtic vs Kilmarnock Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
33 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
15 May 2024 - Scottish Premiership
17 Feb 2024 - Scottish Premiership
7 Jan 2023 - Scottish Premiership
14 Aug 2022 - Scottish Premiership
9 Aug 2020 - Scottish Premiership
23 Sep 2018 - Scottish Premiership
Players list
K. Schmeichel
DefenderG. Taylor
A. Johnston
C. Carter-Vickers
L. Scales
MidfielderJ. Forrest
R. Hatate
C. McGregor
M. O'Riley
ForwardN. Kuhn
K. Furuhashi
R. McCrorie
DefenderL. Mayo
O. Bainbridge
S. Findlay
MidfielderL. Polworth
F. Murray
D. Watson
M. Kennedy
L. Donnelly
B. Lyons
ForwardK. Vassell
Substitutes
V. Sinisalo
DefenderT. Ralston
S. Welsh
MidfielderT. Iwata
P. Bernardo
O. Holm
ForwardY. Hyun-jun
M. Johnston
L. Palma
K. O'Hara
DefenderB. Brannan
E. Brown
MidfielderD. Armstrong
R. McKenzie
G. Mackay-Steven
ForwardB. Anderson
I. Cameron
B. Wales
Most goals and assists
Celtic
Kilmarnock
N. Kuhn
(7 Goals)
, 
K. Furuhashi
(7 Goals)
B. Anderson
(5 Goals)
A. Engels
(3 Assists)
Celtic - Kilmarnock Key Points
- Kilmarnock lost 5-0 in their last meeting with Celtic.
- Celtic are unbeaten in nine league matches, winning eight.
- Each of Celtic’s last nine league matches had three or more goals.
- An average of 2.6 goals were scored in Kilmarnock’s last five league matches.
- Three of the last five meetings between these teams produced over 2.5 goals.
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Our Celtic vs Kilmarnock Prediction
The last meeting between these two sides reestablished Celtic’s dominant ways against Kilmarnock. The 5-0 win in Celtic’s favor was the third time in five that this clash recorded at least three goals. With Celtic rediscovering this scoring form in their preseason matches, we can bet on the same being witnessed in their first competitive match.
Meanwhile, the hosts haven't been doing well defensively and Kilmarnock may want to exploit that. Our prediction for Celtic v Kilmarnock is for Celtic to win and over 2.5 goals.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Celtic Kilmarnock
| Celtic vs Kilmarnock | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic wins | 1.2 | 1.01 | -15.8% |
| Draw | 6.5 | 41 | +530.8% |
| Kilmarnock wins | 13 | 151 | +1,061.5% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Celtic is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 15.8% since opening
- The probability of this result was 83.3% and is now 99.0% (15.7%)
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