Kilmarnock vs Celtic Prediction & Stats | Scottish Premiership | 09/08

The encounter between Kilmarnock and Celtic is set to kick off at 13:30 on Sunday, 09/08.

This Scottish Premiership fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

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1st Half Over 2.5 Goals

Why we predict over 2.5 Goals in the first half

Our prediction is First Half – Over 2.5 Goals for the Kilmarnock vs Celtic encounter.

We expect a strong start of the match. A high-scoring first half featuring at least three goals looks possible given the attacking form.

Key Betting Insights

Kilmarnock

• Scored 16 goals in their last 5 matches
• 6 matches against Celtic ended in a draw
• Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches

Celtic

• Scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches
• 6 matches against Kilmarnock ended in a draw
• Won 5 of their last 5 matches

1st Half Over 2.5 Goals: 10/3

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	13/2	4/1	4/11	2/5	2/1
	6/1	4/1	4/11	4/9	13/8
	11/2	4/1	4/11	4/9	15/8
	13/2	4/1	1/3	2/5	9/5

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Kilmarnock Preview

Kilmarnock has completed 1 fixtures in the Scottish Premiership, securing 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses — an average of 0 points per game. In the Scottish Premiership, the team has scored 3 goals (3 per game) and conceded 4 (4 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Kilmarnock has played 40 matches, scoring 54 goals (1.35 per match) and conceding 74 (1.85 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Kilmarnock

Goals Scored: 54

Goals Conceded: 74

Average Goals Scored: 1.35

Average Goals Conceded: 1.85

Wins: 10

Goal Difference: -20

Date	Game	Result
09/08	Kilmarnock 1 - 5 Celtic	L
02/08	St. Johnstone 4 - 3 Kilmarnock	L
17/05	Livingston 1 - 4 Kilmarnock	W
12/05	Kilmarnock 3 - 1 Dundee	W
09/05	St. Mirren 0 - 3 Kilmarnock	W

Kilmarnock to win the match: 11/2

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Celtic Preview

Across 1 Scottish Premiership matches, Celtic has posted 1 victories, 0 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 3 points per fixture. In those games they scored 1 (1 per match) and conceded 0 (0 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Celtic has earned 35 wins from 56 matches across all competitions, scoring 102 goals (1.82 per match) and conceding 64 (1.14 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Celtic

Goals Scored: 102

Goals Conceded: 64

Average Goals Scored: 1.82

Average Goals Conceded: 1.14

Wins: 35

Goal Difference: 38

Date	Game	Result
09/08	Kilmarnock 1 - 5 Celtic	W
03/08	Celtic 1 - 0 Dundee	W
23/05	Celtic 3 - 1 Dunfermline Athletic	W
16/05	Celtic 3 - 1 Hearts	W
13/05	Motherwell 2 - 3 Celtic	W

Celtic to win the match: 1/3

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Statistical Insights for Kilmarnock vs Celtic

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Kilmarnock vs Celtic fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Kilmarnock

Scotland - Scottish Premiership

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L W W W W	2.4
Home	W W D W W	2.6
Away	L W W L L	1.2

Celtic

Scotland - Scottish Premiership

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W W W W	3
Home	W W W W W	3
Away	W W W L D	2

Home Win

11/2

15.38%

Draw

4/1

19.96%

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Away Win

4/11

73.53%

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Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: corners, cards, goals scored, and goals conceded.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Corners

Kilmarnock

18

last 5 matches

Celtic

31

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Celtic received +72% more corners than Kilmarnock in the last 5 matches.

Kilmarnock and Celtic corners count, last 5 matches

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St. Johnstone

3

Livingston

1

Dundee

6

St. Mirren

4

Dundee United

4

7

Kilmarnock

9

Dundee

3

Dunfermline Athletic

9

Hearts

3

Motherwell

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Key metrics

Cards

Kilmarnock

9

last 5 matches

Celtic

11

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Celtic received +22% more cards than Kilmarnock in the last 5 matches.

Kilmarnock and Celtic cards count, last 5 matches

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St. Johnstone

2

Livingston

2

Dundee

4

St. Mirren

1

Dundee United

0

0

Kilmarnock

1

Dundee

1

Dunfermline Athletic

6

Hearts

3

Motherwell

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Kilmarnock

16

last 5 matches

Celtic

15

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Kilmarnock scored +7% more goals than Celtic in the last 5 matches.

Kilmarnock and Celtic goals scored count, last 5 matches

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St. Johnstone

3

Livingston

4

Dundee

3

St. Mirren

3

Dundee United

3

5

Kilmarnock

1

Dundee

3

Dunfermline Athletic

3

Hearts

3

Motherwell

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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Kilmarnock

6

last 5 matches

Celtic

5

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Kilmarnock conceded +20% more goals than Celtic in the last 5 matches.

Kilmarnock and Celtic goals conceded count, last 5 matches

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St. Johnstone

4

Livingston

1

Dundee

1

St. Mirren

0

Dundee United

0

1

Kilmarnock

0

Dundee

1

Dunfermline Athletic

1

Hearts

2

Motherwell

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