Kilmarnock vs Celtic Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Aug 2026
Kilmarnock vs Celtic Predictions
There’s a strong case for siding with Kilmarnock +1.25 on the Asian Handicap. Take the odds of -115, with this wager seeing bettors split their stake between +1 and +1.5 for the clash against Celtic.
This Kilmarnock vs Celtic betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Kilmarnock vs Celtic Preview
Kilmarnock square off against Celtic at Rugby Park, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 9 August.
Kilmarnock were beaten last game and this was on the road at McDiarmid Park. St Johnstone claimed a 4-3 victory. Killie managed five shots on target and had 44% possession, while Greg Kiltie, Joe Hugill and Jason Holt (own goal) got among the goals.
Celtic claimed a 1-0 home victory over Dundee FC at Celtic Park in their previous game. Martin O'Neill's team had four shots on goal and enjoyed 66% possession, with Benjamin Nygren on target with the winner early in the second half.
Celtic Have Won 8 Out of 10 on the H2H
Celtic have eight straight wins against Kilmarnock. In their last clash, visitors Celtic secured a 3-2 victory at Rugby Park. The past 10 H2H matches have involved eight Celtic wins, one Kilmarnock victory and one draw.
| Scottish Premiership | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Celtic |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 8 |  Kilmarnock |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3:4 | 0 |
Killie have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.1 goals from 11.8 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. Neil McCann's side have averaged 46.5% possession and 4.0 corners per game, conceding 1.2 goals and 4.6 corners from 10.5 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.
Joe Hugill leads the way with 8 goals, while Findlay Curtis and Michael Schjoenning-Larsen have 5 and 2 respectively. Greg Kiltie is the leading assists maker on 3.
Celtic have 9 victories and 1 defeat, with an average of 13.3 attempts, 4.7 shots on goal and 2.1 goals. The Old Firm outfit average 59.8% possession, 5.7 corners awarded and 4.1 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 2.8 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.
Daizen Maeda has top scored with 7, followed by Hyun-Jun Yang and Kelechi Iheanacho on 4 and 3. Kieran Tierney has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Kilmarnock predicted lineup (4-4-2): Max Stryjek (GK), Erik Ring, Ethan Schilte-Brown, George Stanger, Michael Schjönning-Larsen, Greg Kiltie, Aaron Tshibola, Tom Lowery, Nicky Clescenco, Joe Hugill, Tyreece John-Jules.
Celtic predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Viljami Sinisalo (GK), Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, Kieran Tierney, Arne Engels, Callum McGregor, Camilo Durán, Benjamin Nygren, Hyun-jun Yang, Kasper Högh.
Main Match Prediction
We’re sweet on the chances of Kilmarnock for this Premiership match, especially as you can back them at an attractive +1.25 line at odds of -115. Taking this Asian Handicap pick looks to be the way forward.
We study the Premiership form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 53.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Celtic
We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the teams playing out a 2-2 draw. Odds of +900 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.
Player Prop Picks
Greg Kiltie (Kilmarnock) can be wagered at +190 to record a minimum of one shot on goal. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.
Tyreece John-Jules (Kilmarnock) has found the net in four consecutive Premiership home games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +230.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been four consecutive Kilmarnock matches where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while we’ve seen an average of 8.40 corners in the last ten Celtic away games. We think the teams might end up being short on this front, with odds of -139 on offer when it comes to this Total Corners selection.
Kilmarnock
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a same-game multi with three options: Kilmarnock with the +1.25 Asian Handicap, both teams to find the net and under 10.5 corners to be awarded.
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Kilmarnock vs Celtic 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 regarded as having a 71% chance of winning this Premiership clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are -244. If you’re searching for a different slant, Kilmarnock are available at +525.
It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at +160. Alternatively, Celtic can be backed at -120 and Kilmarnock are on offer at +410.
The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -175.
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Kasper Waarts Høgh can be backed to find the net anytime at +105, with +340 available that the market leader scores the first goal.
Stats: Scottish Premiership matches only
Kilmarnock have gone unbeaten at Rugby Park in the last five games. Killie have managed six victories, three losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
Celtic have managed three consecutive victories on the road. Martin O'Neill's team have racked up six victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.50.
In the last meeting at Rugby Park, Celtic defeated Kilmarnock by a 3-2 scoreline. In the previous 10 H2H meetings at Rugby Park, we have seen eight Celtic triumphs, one Kilmarnock win and one draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmarnock Home Stats |
6-1-3 | 3.40 | 2.10 | 1.30 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | |
| Celtic Away Stats |
6-2-2 | 3.20 | 1.70 | 1.50 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
- 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: 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
- Scottish Premiership: 10/12 2023 Kilmarnock 2 Celtic 1
Kilmarnock League Stats
Celtic League Stats
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 3.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 46.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 59.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 59.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Kilmarnock this season are Greg Kiltie (1), Joe Hugill (1)
- Top Assistors for Kilmarnock this season are Tom Lowery (1)
Kilmarnock vs Celtic Lineups & Team News
Before making your bets, take a look at the Kilmarnock vs Celtic team news. Receive the predicted and confirmed Premiership lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.
Kilmarnock Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Celtic Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Kilmarnock Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Celtic Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Kilmarnock Lineups
Previous Celtic Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Kilmarnock Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Neil McCann
Celtic Player Stats & Squad
Premiership Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Mirren | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 2 | St Johnstone | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 3 | Aberdeen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 4 | Motherwell | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 5 | Celtic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Dundee United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 7 | Rangers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 8 | Kilmarnock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 0 |
| 9 | Hearts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 10 | Hibernian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 11 | Dundee FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 12 | Falkirk | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Johnstone | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 2 | Aberdeen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Celtic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Dundee United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 5 | St Mirren | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 6 | Motherwell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 7 | Rangers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 8 | Kilmarnock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 9 | Hearts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | Dundee FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Hibernian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 12 | Falkirk | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
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