Celtic vs Kilmarnock Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Nov 2026
Celtic vs Kilmarnock Predictions
We’re going for Celtic -2.25 in the expectation that the favourites win by three clear goals on the Asian Handicap. A two goal winning margin will see half our stake returned at odds of -120 against Kilmarnock.
The betting analysis below explores the strongest selections for Celtic vs Kilmarnock, including the complete breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Celtic vs Kilmarnock Preview
Celtic go head-to-head with Kilmarnock at Celtic Park, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Sunday 8 November.
Celtic were defeated in their last Premiership game. On the road, they suffered a 2-0 loss against Falkirk at Falkirk Stadium. The Hoops dominated possession with 70% of the ball and had nine shots on target.
On Thursday night, Celtic won 3-2 at home to Besiktas in the Europa League.
Kilmarnock hosted St Johnstone in their previous game, ending in a 2-2 draw at Rugby Park. Killie had six shots on goal and enjoyed 63% possession, with Cathal McCarthy and Djenairo Daniels on the scoresheet.
H2H: Celtic Are 9 From 10 on the Head-to-Head
Celtic have enjoyed nine successive victories against Kilmarnock. In their last encounter, visitors Celtic secured a 5-1 win at Rugby Park. The past 10 H2H matches have included nine Celtic wins along with a single draw.
| Scottish Premiership | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtic |
12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 10 | 17 | 27:10 | 28 |
| 11 |  Kilmarnock |
12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 28 | -15 | 13:28 | 9 |
7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.1 goals from 8.3 shots on goal and 20.0 attempts. Celtic have had 60.8% possession and 9.8 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.9 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts, while being awarded 3.2 corners.
Top goalscorer Camilo Duran has found the net 7 times, Benjamin Nygren 4, with Liam Scales and two other players on 2. Camilo Duran is the leading assists maker with 4.
Killie have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 0.9 goals from 12.4 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 47.2% possession, 5.6 corners in their favour and 6.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 14.8 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.
Greg Kiltie is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Cathal McCarthy, Djenairo Daniels, Joe Hugill and Tyreece John-Jules have 1. Joe Hugill and Jamie Brandon are the top assist makers, managing 2 in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Celtic predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Johnstone (GK), Colby Donovan, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales, Kieran Tierney, Callum McGregor, Mika Baur, Haissem Hassan, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Callum Osmand, Camilo Durán.
Kilmarnock predicted lineup (3-5-2): Nico Mantl (GK), George Stanger, Cathal McCarthy, Robbie Deas, Jamie Brandon, Aaron Tshibola, Tom Lowery, Greg Kiltie, Erik Ring, Djenairo Daniels, Joe Hugill.
Main Match Prediction
Celtic should be able to enjoy a comfortable margin of victory in this Premiership match and it leads us to take the home team at -2.25 at odds of -120 on the Asian Handicap.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key Premiership stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.
The latest odds imply that our pick has a 54.6% prospect of winning. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
3
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0
Kilmarnock
Celtic are available at +575 to secure a 3-0 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.
Player Prop Picks
Camilo Durán (Celtic) can be backed to cover the shots on goal total at -135. The odds look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll take a chance on him on the Shots on Target market.
Callum Osmand (Celtic) has racked up three goals in his past four Premiership home games. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of -115.
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Corners Prediction
There’s been a corner average of 14.60 in the past five away games involving Kilmarnock, with the previous five Celtic home matches averaging 13.60. The Total Corners line could be on the low side based on the stats and -120 is available to back.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to try a same-game multi, have a play on Celtic to cover the -2.25 Asian Handicap, one or both teams not scoring and Camilo Durán (Celtic) to manage over 1.5 shots on target.
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Celtic vs Kilmarnock Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Celtic are on offer at -714 to land a victory in this Premiership clash, with the red-hot favourites having a 88% probability of succeeding on the basis of the Full-Time Result odds. Kilmarnock are trading at a far bigger price than their opponents and the rank outsiders can be backed at +1300.
You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back Celtic at -244, go for Kilmarnock at +750 or take the draw at +235.
Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -135.
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Those interested in Kasper Waarts Høgh to find the net anytime are able to get -125. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +340.
Stats: Last 10 Scottish Premiership matches only.
Celtic have eight wins, one draw and one loss in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.50 goals per match and conceding 0.80.
The previous three Kilmarnock away matches have seen them beaten. Killie have finished with six defeats, three wins and one draw in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.80.
Celtic overcame Kilmarnock 4-0 when the sides last met at Celtic Park. The previous 10 H2H matches at Celtic Park have featured nine Celtic wins and one draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic Home Stats |
8-1-1 | 3.30 | 2.50 | 0.80 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 4 | |
| Kilmarnock Away Stats |
3-1-6 | 3.10 | 1.30 | 1.80 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Scottish Premiership: 09/08 2026 Kilmarnock 1 Celtic 5
- Scottish Premiership: 15/02 2026 Kilmarnock 2 Celtic 3
- Scottish Premiership: 09/11 2025 Celtic 4 Kilmarnock 0
- Scottish Premiership: 14/09 2025 Kilmarnock 1 Celtic 2
- Scottish Premiership: 12/04 2025 Celtic 5 Kilmarnock 1
- Scottish Cup: 18/01 2025 Celtic 2 Kilmarnock 1
- Scottish Premiership: 10/11 2024 Kilmarnock 0 Celtic 2
- Scottish Premiership: 04/08 2024 Celtic 4 Kilmarnock 0
- Scottish Premiership: 15/05 2024 Kilmarnock 0 Celtic 5
- Scottish Premiership: 17/02 2024 Celtic 1 Kilmarnock 1
Celtic League Stats
Kilmarnock League Stats
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded and 3.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.90 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 13.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 12.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 10 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 6.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 6.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 60.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 58.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 47.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Celtic this season are Camilo Duran (7), Benjamin Nygren (6), Kasper Waarts Hoegh (3)
- Top Assistors for Celtic this season are Camilo Duran (5), Benjamin Nygren (3), Kasper Waarts Hoegh (3)
Celtic vs Kilmarnock Lineups & Team News
Celtic Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Kilmarnock Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
Celtic Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Kilmarnock Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
Previous Celtic Lineups
Previous Kilmarnock Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Celtic Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Martin O'Neill
Kilmarnock Player Stats & Squad
Premiership Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 27:10 | 28 |
| 2 | Rangers | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 19:9 | 24 |
| 3 | Hearts | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 24:17 | 20 |
| 4 | Falkirk | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15:12 | 18 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17:13 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16:16 | 16 |
| 7 | St Johnstone | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15:19 | 14 |
| 8 | St Mirren | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12:20 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14:20 | 12 |
| 10 | Aberdeen | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12:14 | 11 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13:28 | 9 |
| 12 | Hibernian | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11:17 | 8 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearts | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 15:4 | 13 |
| 2 | Celtic | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15:5 | 13 |
| 3 | Rangers | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:3 | 12 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11:7 | 11 |
| 5 | Falkirk | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9:7 | 9 |
| 6 | St Johnstone | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10:9 | 9 |
| 7 | Dundee United | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 8 |
| 8 | St Mirren | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8:10 | 8 |
| 9 | Aberdeen | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5:5 | 7 |
| 10 | Motherwell | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4:8 | 7 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7:15 | 5 |
| 12 | Hibernian | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5:11 | 1 |
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