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CelticLWDLWHead to head
Kilmarnock 5 · Draws 8 · Celtic 41 (54 meetings, last 10 below)
Our prediction
Celtic to win
@ 1.38Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 1 – 5 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
Kilmarnock vs Celtic preview and result
Kilmarnock and Celtic met in the Premiership on Sunday 9 August 2026 at 13:30 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 5, 0 - 3 at half time.
Our model gives Kilmarnock a 8% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Celtic 72%. Our pick was Celtic to win with 80% confidence at odds of 1.38. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance X2 (Draw or Celtic) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.10.
Goals: we expect about 4.0 goals (3.0 for Kilmarnock, 1.0 for Celtic). The chance of three or more goals is 76%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (95% confidence). 6 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Kilmarnock have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-L-L-D), scoring 7 and conceding 13. Celtic have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-D-L-W), scoring 8 and conceding 9. In their last 10 meetings, Kilmarnock won 5, Celtic won 41 and 8 ended level. In the table, Kilmarnock are 12th with 9 points and Celtic are 1st with 31 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Kilmarnock vs Celtic?
Our pre-match prediction is Celtic to win (80% confidence) at odds of 1.38. Win chances: Kilmarnock 8%, draw 20%, Celtic 72%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Kilmarnock vs Celtic?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 95% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 76%).
What time is Kilmarnock vs Celtic?
Kilmarnock vs Celtic (Premiership) was played on Sunday 9 August 2026 at 13:30 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Kilmarnock vs Celtic?
The double chance X2 (Draw or Celtic) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.10. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
Premiership table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic |
13 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers |
12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk |
13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart Of Midlothian |
12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee |
12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee Utd |
12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
| 7 | ST Johnstone |
13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | -3 | 17 |
| 8 | ST Mirren |
13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -10 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell |
13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -6 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian |
12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -2 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen |
12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -6 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock |
13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -16 | 9 |
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