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Premiership | Sun 09 Aug, 13:30

Kilmarnock v Celtic Stats

Data last updated: Sat 08 Aug 2026, 08:32 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Kilmarnock host Celtic at Rugby Park in a Premiership clash marked by contrasting styles and high stakes. Kilmarnock have sparked a mini-revival with two wins in their last three games, including a thrilling 4-3 home victory, showing renewed attacking verve despite defensive frailties. Celtic arrive unbeaten in six matches, boasting dominant possession and a high shot volume, led by Benjamin Nygren's goal threat. The visitors aim to control the game through wide play and quick passing, while Kilmarnock rely on aggressive, direct football to disrupt Celtic’s rhythm. Both teams face pressure: Kilmarnock fight to climb from near the relegation zone, and Celtic seek to maintain their top-three position.

BT4Y lean · price warning

Kilmarnock Win & Over 2.5 Goals

  • Kilmarnock have scored seven goals in their last two home matches, indicating strong attacking form.
  • Celtic average 68.6% possession and 16.8 shots per game, highlighting their control in control and chance creation.
  • Kilmarnock have conceded 51 goals this season, revealing defensive vulnerabilities Celtic can exploit.
  • Celtic have won the last six league meetings against Kilmarnock, showing historical control.
  • The market price implies a 55.6% chance for Kilmarnock Win & Over 2.5 Goals, which is short compared to of 15.8%. Reduced stake advised.
Price warning

Kilmarnock Win & Over 2.5 Goals is still the main football pick, but the current price is short: the market implies about 56% while the model sits nearer 16% (-39.8 pts). Keep staking reduced or wait for a better price unless final team news strengthens the selection. Better value alternative: Both Teams to Score shows a +15 pts edge at 2.75.

Why This Pick Is Price-Sensitive

Football case vs market price

The selection is football-led rather than value-driven, reflecting Kilmarnock's recent attacking resurgence at Rugby Park and Celtic's vulnerability to aggressive, direct play. Despite the model's low probability (15.8%), the match context’s tactical read highlights Kilmarnock’s ability to disrupt Celtic’s possession game and score in high-tempo matches. The current price is short, implying a 55.6% chance, so reduced staking or waiting for price improvement is recommended. Stronger line-ups or late data confirming Kilmarnock’s attacking threat would enhance .

Kilmarnock recent home scoring7 goals in last 2 matches
Positive
Celtic possession and shots68.6% possession, 16.8 shots per game
Strong positive
Kilmarnock defensive record51 goals conceded this season
Negative
Historical head-to-headCeltic won last 6 league meetings
Neutral
Market price vs model chancePrice implies 55.6%, model 15.8%
Negative

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Kilmarnock’s recent attacking form at Rugby Park and Celtic’s wing-based offensive patterns set the stage for an open game with multiple goals. While Celtic have dominated recent meetings, Kilmarnock’s aggressive style and home momentum could unsettle the visitors, making a Kilmarnock win combined with over 2.5 goals a plausible outcome despite the .

Main risk

Late team news, price movement and market liquidity are the main cautions before kick-off.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Tactical and attacking interplay

“Kilmarnock’s direct, aggressive approach combined with Celtic’s wing attacks creates a dynamic clash likely to produce goals and chances. The home side’s recent scoring burst and Celtic’s defensive gaps on wide plays make this a compelling, if risky, football-led pick.”

Key Data Signals

Kilmarnock Win & Over 2.5 Goals evidence

Kilmarnock have scored seven goals in their last two home matches, indicating strong attacking form.

Celtic average 68.6% possession and 16.8 shots per game, highlighting their control in control and chance creation.

Kilmarnock have conceded 51 goals this season, revealing defensive vulnerabilities Celtic can exploit.

Celtic have won the last six league meetings against Kilmarnock, showing historical control.

What To Watch In The Data

Kilmarnock Win & Over 2.5 Goals notes

  • Over the last ten meetings, the average goals per game stand at 3.7, indicating a tendency for open, high-scoring encounters.
  • Celtic’s attacking tempo and Kilmarnock’s defensive openness contribute to this trend, suggesting the fixture regularly produces multiple goals and supports the Over 2.5 Goals angle.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Kilmarnock3
Avg corners for
Celtic9
Kilmarnock9
Avg total corners
Celtic13
Kilmarnock2
Avg yellow cards
Celtic1
Kilmarnock7
Avg shots
Celtic18
Best odds for this sectionOver 3.5 CardsBet365 guide price · Model 58% vs implied 52% · edge +5.1 pts
1.91
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Over 10.5 CornersBet365 guide price
2
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Celtic’s control is evident in their average nine corners per game, reflecting sustained pressure and set-piece opportunities. Kilmarnock’s aggressive defensive style leads to an average of two yellow cards per match, indicating physicality that could disrupt Celtic’s rhythm but also risks disciplinary setbacks. Shot volume disparity (Celtic 18 vs Kilmarnock 7) underscores Celtic’s attacking control.

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Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Kilmarnock3
Avg goals scored
Celtic1
Kilmarnock4
Avg goals conceded
Celtic0
Kilmarnock100%
BTTS rate
Celtic0%
Kilmarnock100%
Over 2.5 goals
Celtic0%
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetMGM guide price · Model 51% vs implied 36% · edge +15 pts
2.75
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 46%
2.75
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 76%
1.14
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 58%
1.44
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 40%
2.1
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 37%
1.4
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Both teams have recent trends supporting a high-scoring match. Kilmarnock’s last two home games featured seven goals, while Celtic’s attacking style generates 16.8 shots per game. Kilmarnock’s defensive vulnerabilities and Celtic’s wing overloads increase the likelihood of multiple goals, aligning well with the Over 2.5 Goals expectation.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

Kilmarnock’s attacking threat centers on midfielder Greg Kiltie, who averages 2.12 shots on target per 90 minutes and has scored recently, supported by forward J. Hugill’s consistent goal threat. Celtic’s Benjamin Nygren leads their offensive output with over one goal per game, while defender Kieran Tierney contributes significantly through shots and assists, highlighting Celtic’s wide attacking patterns. Discipline risks for Kilmarnock’s J. John-Jules could impact defensive stability.
Best player marketG. Kiltie Anytime GoalscorerG. Kiltie · 1 goals · 2.12 SOT/90
74/100
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K. Tierney 1+ Shot On TargetK. Tierney · 2.17 shots on target/90
84/100
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Yang Hyun-Jun 2+ ShotsYang Hyun-Jun · 2.31 shots/90
73/100
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K. Tierney To Assist / Key Pass AngleK. Tierney · 1 assists · 4.34 key passes/90
74/100
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J. Brandon Card RiskJ. Brandon · 1 yellows · 5.87 fouls/90
80/100
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G. Kiltie
G. KiltieKilmarnock · Midfielder
Goal threat59/100
Shots /902.12
SOT /902.12
J. Hugill
J. HugillKilmarnock · Attacker
Goal threat57/100
Shots /902
SOT /902
B. Nygren
B. NygrenCeltic · Midfielder
Goal threat48/100
Shots /901.08
SOT /901.08
K. Tierney
K. TierneyCeltic · Defender
Goal threat39/100
Shots /902.17
SOT /902.17
Yang Hyun-Jun
Yang Hyun-JunCeltic · Midfielder
Goal threat24/100
Shots /902.31
SOT /901.15
J. Brandon
J. BrandonKilmarnock · Defender
Goal threat0/100
Shots /900
SOT /900
T. John-Jules
T. John-JulesKilmarnock · Attacker
Goal threat0/100
Shots /900
SOT /900
A. Engels
A. EngelsCeltic · Midfielder
Goal threat6/100
Shots /900.96
SOT /900
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickKilmarnock Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 41% vs implied 26% · edge +15 pts
3.9
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 51%
2.75
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Over 3.5 CardsBet365 guide price · model 58%
1.91
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Kilmarnock to WinBetfred guide price · model 27%
7
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 58%
1.44
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The market price for Kilmarnock Win & Over 2.5 Goals is notably short at 1.8 (implied 55.6%), while the model estimates a much lower 15.8% chance, signaling a price-sensitive selection. This discrepancy suggests the bet is driven by football context rather than pure value, and staking should be reduced or delayed until price drift or stronger team news emerges.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Kilmarnock

L
Last 50W 0D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 0D 1L
02 Aug 2026A ST Johnstone3-4

Celtic

W
Last 51W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 0D 0L
03 Aug 2026H Dundee1-0
Market aligned with main pickHome / DrawBetMGM guide price · Model 51% vs implied 36% · edge +15 pts
2.75
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Kilmarnock Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 41%
3.9
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Kilmarnock to WinBetfred guide price · model 27%
7
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Kilmarnock’s recent form shows a resurgence with two wins in three matches, including high-scoring home games, indicating an upward attacking trend. Celtic remain unbeaten in six matches, maintaining strong momentum and defensive solidity. This contrast sets up a contest where Kilmarnock’s attacking meets Celtic’s consistent form, supporting the combined bet’s rationale.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

1Kilmarnock wins
1Draws
8Celtic wins
15 Feb 2026Kilmarnock v Celtic2-3
09 Nov 2025Celtic v Kilmarnock4-0
14 Sep 2025Kilmarnock v Celtic1-2
12 Apr 2025Celtic v Kilmarnock5-1
18 Jan 2025Celtic v Kilmarnock2-1
10 Nov 2024Kilmarnock v Celtic0-2
Market aligned with main pickKilmarnock to WinBetfred guide price · Model 27% vs implied 14% · edge +12.7 pts
7
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 51%
2.75
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 58%
1.44
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The head-to-head record strongly favors Celtic, who have won the last six league meetings with Kilmarnock, including dominant scorelines. While this supports Celtic’s superiority, Kilmarnock’s recent home scoring form and tactical aggression introduce uncertainty, making the historical control a background factor rather than a decisive predictor.
Season team stats

Premiership

Kilmarnock1
Played
Celtic1
Kilmarnock3
Avg goals for
Celtic1
Kilmarnock4
Avg goals against
Celtic0
Kilmarnock0
Clean sheets
Celtic1
Market aligned with main pickKilmarnock Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 41% vs implied 26% · edge +15 pts
3.9
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Kilmarnock to WinBetfred guide price · model 27%
7
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Kilmarnock have conceded nearly two goals per game this season, reflecting defensive fragility, while scoring 28 goals in 26 matches, showing moderate attacking output. Celtic’s 51 points and third-place standing come with an average of 1.8 goals scored per game and a robust defensive record with 16 clean sheets, emphasizing their efficiency and control over matches.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
5Celtic311001
8Kilmarnock01001-1
Kilmarnock sit 8th with 20 points, fighting to avoid relegation pressure, while Celtic hold 5th place with 51 points, aiming to consolidate a top-three finish. The standings highlight the stakes for both teams: Kilmarnock’s need for points fuels their aggressive style, while Celtic’s position demands consistent results, adding competitive tension to the fixture.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%Kilmarnock Over 2.5
0%Celtic Over 2.5
3.7H2H avg goals
Over the last ten meetings, the average goals per game stand at 3.7, indicating a tendency for open, high-scoring encounters. Celtic’s attacking tempo and Kilmarnock’s defensive openness contribute to this trend, suggesting the fixture regularly produces multiple goals and supports the Over 2.5 Goals angle.

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