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Kilmarnock vs Celtic Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 0.72 expected goals for Kilmarnock and 2.32 for Celtic, a combined total of 3.05. That distribution gives Celtic the largest share of the 1X2 market at 73%, with the draw at 17%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 59% for over 2.5 goals and 46% for both teams to score, with 0–2 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 73% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Celtic win
73.3% probability
Expected goals
0.72 – 2.32
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Kilmarnock home form
5 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Celtic away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Celtic to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 73%, against 10% / 17% / 73% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 0.72 goals for Kilmarnock and 2.32 for Celtic, a combined 3.05 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
27%
Double chance 12
83%
Double chance X2
90%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 0–212.8%
- 0–111.1%
- 0–39.9%
- 1–29.3%
- 1–18.0%
Recent form
Kilmarnock
- 2026-09-19T16:45:00.000Z · H vs Heart Of Midlothian · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-15T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Hibernian · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-12T16:45:00.000Z · H vs Aberdeen · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Aberdeen · 0-0 (D)
- 2026-09-02T18:45:00.000Z · H vs ST Mirren · 0-1 (L)
Celtic
- 2026-10-11T11:00:00.000Z · A vs Motherwell · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-09-20T11:00:00.000Z · H vs Rangers · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-17T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Ferencvarosi TC · 1-3 (L)
- 2026-09-13T11:00:00.000Z · A vs Rangers · 0-3 (L)
- 2026-09-09T19:00:00.000Z · A vs ST Johnstone · 1-0 (W)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Premiership table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 21 |
| 2 | Rangers | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 19 |
| 3 | Heart Of Midlothian | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 16 |
| 4 | Dundee | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 13 |
| 5 | ST Johnstone | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| 6 | Dundee Utd | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 11 |
| 7 | ST Mirren | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 10 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 8 |
| 9 | Motherwell | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -11 | 5 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Celtic win, at 73.3%. Its single most likely scoreline is 0–2.
It puts both teams scoring at 46% and over 2.5 goals at 59%.
A 73% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.