Main prediction: Celtic to win
Alternative tip: Celtic to win and both teams to score
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Scottish League 2026/27 returns to the pitch this 09/08 (Sunday). Kilmarnock and Celtic meet at Rugby Park, at 13:30.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Kilmarnock have won 4 time(s). Celtic have won 5. Celtic are the favourites with a 13% probability of winning on the betting platforms.
What to expect from this second match? The prediction for Kilmarnock vs Celtic answers everything with analysis, line-ups and where to watch.
Prediction for Kilmarnock vs Celtic
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Overview Kilmarnock vs Celtic
Celtic are the favourites in the clash, with odds of 1.48 and a 13% chance of winning. The Celtic Football Club's performance this season justifies this status. The odds for a Killie win are 8 and a draw is 5.49.
In the Scottish Premier League, Kilmarnock have 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 3 goal(s) scored and 4 conceded. The top scorer is Joe Hugill, with 1 goal(s). On the other side, Celtic have 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 0 conceded. Benjamin Nygren is the top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Kilmarnock and Celtic
In 46 clashes, Celtic have the advantage over Kilmarnock: 35 win(s) against 5 and 6 draw(s). The most recent was on 15/02/2026, in the Scottish Premiership, the match score was: Kilmarnock 2-3 Celtic.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Kilmarnock vs Celtic, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Kilmarnock: current form
Kilmarnock have played only 1 match(es) in the Scottish Premiership.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 4 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).
In the Scottish League the situation is this:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
4 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
3.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Joe Hugill (1 goal(s))
Celtic: current form
Meanwhile, Celtic have played only 1 match(es) in the Scottish Premiership.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 5 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
5 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
2.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Benjamin Nygren (1 goal(s))
Kilmarnock vs Celtic key players
In the Scottish Premiership, Joe Hugill carries Killie's attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is Tom Lowery, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Tyreece John-Jules has 8 goal(s).
On the other side, Benjamin Nygren is the name that frightens the most for The Bhoys with 1 goal(s) in the Scottish Premiership.
In terms of playmaking, Kieran Tierney leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Benjamin Nygren has accumulated 16 goal(s).
Kilmarnock vs Celtic statistics in the Scottish Premiership
Few matches into the league yet. Kilmarnock have an average of 9 corners and 2 cards per match. Celtic have 13 corners and 1 cards. Check the statistics for Kilmarnock vs Celtic in the table below.
Kilmarnock
Scotland - Premiership
Celtic
Scotland - Premiership
More tips for Kilmarnock vs Celtic
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Correct score prediction for Kilmarnock vs Celtic
The odds place Celtic ahead in this clash. A narrow win is what the numbers suggest. Correct result: Kilmarnock 0-1 Celtic. The correct result market is unpredictable by nature. Bet responsibly.
Where to watch Kilmarnock vs Celtic
Check out where to watch the live match between Celtic and Kilmarnock:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Kilmarnock and Celtic
The line-ups for Kilmarnock vs Celtic in the Scottish League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Killie line-up
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1
Maksymilian Stryjek
Goalkeeper
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8
Erik Ring
Forward
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9
Joe Hugill
Forward
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10
Tyreece John-Jules
Forward
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11
Greg Kiltie
Forward
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14
George Stanger
Defender
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18
Tom Lowery
Midfielder
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20
Nicky Serghei Clescenco
Forward
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21
Michael Schjonning-Larsen
Defender
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25
Ethan Brown
Defender
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36
Aaron Tshibola
Midfielder
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
The Celtic Football Club line-up
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1
Viljami Sinisalo
Goalkeeper
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2
Alistair Johnston
Defender
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6
Auston Trusty
Defender
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8
Benjamin Nygren
Midfielder
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9
Kasper Waarst Høgh
Forward
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11
Camilo Marquez
Forward
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13
Hyun-Jun Yang
Forward
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20
Cameron Carter-Vickers
Defender
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27
Arne Engels
Midfielder
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42
Callum McGregor
Midfielder
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63
Kieran Tierney
Defender
The Celtic starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Kilmarnock vs Celtic
Match: Kilmarnock vs Celtic
Tournament: Scottish League 2026/27
Date: 09/08/2026
Time: 13:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Rugby Park
Broadcast: none scheduled
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