Celtic vs Kilmarnock prediction

So far in the Premiership, Celtic have won nine, drawn one and lost two of 12, with 27 goals scored and 10 conceded, good for 1st place and 28 points.

Over the last six matches it has been three wins, one draw and two defeats, averaging 2.5 goals for and 1.7 against. Last time out they beat Besiktas 3-2 at home; before that came a 2-0 defeat away at Falkirk and a 2-2 draw at home to Dundee United.

The defence is a worry: they have conceded in each of their last six. At home they've won two of four recently (13 scored, 7 conceded).

Kilmarnock have won two, drawn three and lost seven of their 12 Premiership games so far, scoring 13 and letting in 28. That has them 11th on 9 points.

Their last six in all competitions read one win, two draws and three defeats, at 1.3 goals scored and 2.3 conceded per game. Last time out they drew 2-2 with St Johnstone; before that came a 3-1 defeat away at Dundee and a 3-0 defeat away at Falkirk.

Kilmarnock haven't won in three. The defence is a worry: they have conceded in each of their last six. On the road they've won none of three recently (2 scored, 9 conceded).

Home and away form points to Celtic: Celtic have won two of their last four at home, Kilmarnock none of their last three on the road. 19 points separate the two sides in the table. Celtic also have the better goal difference over recent weeks.

We make Celtic clear favourites at 83%, with Kilmarnock on 6% and the draw at 10%.

On goals, it expects around 4.2 in the game: 3.5 for Celtic and 0.7 for Kilmarnock. Over 2.5 goals is 77% and both teams scoring 51%. When they last met, on 9 Aug 2026, Celtic won 5-1.