Scotland - Scottish Cup
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by Thobelani Moyo in Football Predictions
Celtic FC and Kilmarnock square off at Celtic Park in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup. The hosts emerged 3-0 victors on the road in this competition, but that was 15 years ago! Can they repeat history and win again? Let's find out in this match prediction.
Celtic FC heads into this clash after being held to a 3-3 league draw against Dundee FC and given their lofty standards, this was a disappointing result.
The Bhoys will want to regain their winning momentum in the Scottish Cup. They are the current holders after a 1-0 win against bitter-rivals Rangers FC on May 25, 2024.
This was the team's record 42nd title with Rangers coming second at 32. Brendan Rodgers' men will be hoping to advance in the next round without any hassles as they seek to defend their championship.
Kilmarnock has appeared eight times in the Scottish Cup finals. During those appearances, they clinched the trophy three times.
However, it has been 28 years since they last lifted the trophy, with the team defeating two-time champions Falkirk 1-0 at Ibrox Stadium.
Coming into this match, the Pride of Ayrshire rued their missed chances against Motherwell as they played out a goalless draw at Rugby Park in the league. This follows a 1-0 defeat against Ross County at the same venue.
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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 | 26 | 501 |
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1.02 | 13 | 67 |
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1.14 | 7.5 | 13 |
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1.03 | 12.2 | 283 |
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1.03 | 12.2 | 283 |
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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 FC to win and under 4.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 18/01/2025 between Celtic and Kilmarnock in Scottish Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 72.75% for a win of Celtic against Kilmarnock with odds of 1.16 at Betobet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Celtic vs Kilmarnock is 22.8% with odds of 26 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 4.46% chance ⭐ for a win of Kilmarnock vs Celtic with odds of 501 at Bet365.
Celtic - Kilmarnock Prediction and Best Odds:
| Celtic Kilmarnock Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic wins | 72.75% | 1.16 at Betobet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 57.97% | 1.36 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score | 31.67% | |
| Half-time / Full-time : Celtic/Celtic | 46.66% | 14 at Unibet |
Celtic vs Kilmarnock Form
Celtic and Kilmarnock Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
11 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
8 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
5 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
2 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
29 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
5 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
2 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
29 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
26 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
20 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
Celtic vs Kilmarnock Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
83 %
17 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
10 Nov 2024 - Scottish Premiership
4 Aug 2024 - Scottish Premiership
15 May 2024 - Scottish Premiership
17 Feb 2024 - Scottish Premiership
7 Jan 2023 - Scottish Premiership
14 Aug 2022 - Scottish Premiership
Players list
K. Schmeichel
DefenderC. Carter-Vickers
G. Taylor
A. Trusty
A. Johnston
MidfielderR. Hatate
C. McGregor
A. Engels
ForwardN. Kuhn
K. Furuhashi
D. Maeda
R. McCrorie
DefenderC. Ndaba
R. Deas
J. Wright
L. Mayo
MidfielderL. Donnelly
L. Polworth
B. Lyons
F. Murray
ForwardM. Watkins
B. Wales
Substitutes
V. Sinisalo
DefenderA. Valle
T. Ralston
L. Scales
MidfielderL. McCowan
P. Bernardo
ForwardA. Idah
Y. Hyun-jun
K. O'Hara
DefenderC. Ramsay
MidfielderA. Brown
D. Armstrong
R. McKenzie
D. Watson
G. Mackay-Steven
ForwardB. Anderson
Most goals and assists
Celtic
Kilmarnock
D. Maeda
(19 Goals)
B. Anderson
(9 Goals)
A. Engels
(3 Assists)
Celtic - Kilmarnock Key Points
- Celtic FC is currently on a seven-match winning streak at home across all competitions.
- Kilmarnock is currently on a six-match winless run when playing away.
- Six of the last seven meetings between Celtic FC and Kilmarnock have ended with under 4.5 goals.
- Celtic FC is currently on a three-match winning streak against Kilmarnock.
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Our Celtic vs Kilmarnock Prediction
Celtic FC failed to move into an 18-point lead at the top following their league draw against Dundee FC. This result was disappointing for a team of their caliber.
However, they've been presented with an opportunity to redeem themselves in the Scottish Cup, where they've been a formidable opponent. This should be a straightforward win for them, considering they've won three consecutive matches in this fixture with the total going under 4.5 goals in two instances. Our Celtic FC v Kilmarnock prediction is for Celtic FC to win and under 4.5 goals.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Celtic Kilmarnock
| Celtic vs Kilmarnock | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic wins | 1.18 | 1.01 | -14.4% |
| Draw | 7 | 26 | +271.4% |
| Kilmarnock wins | 12 | 501 | +4,075.0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Celtic is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 14.4% since opening
- The probability of this result was 84.7% and is now 99.0% (14.3%)
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