Scotland: Premiership· Celtic Park Full time

Celtic vs Kilmarnock prediction

CelticWLDWL
1–0
FT xG 2.64 – 1.06
ScoreVoro prediction · correct ✓Home 2–1Large
Best tipOver 2.574% chance · @1.25
Goals3.7 expectedOver 2.5 74% · BTTS 60%
1 · Celtic1.1869% chanceX · Draw7.5020% chance2 · Kilmarnock11.0011% chance
Tips by · ScoreVoro analystUpdated 16 Nov 2026, 00:53 WAT · Every tip graded on our track record
Our tip · Lost ✗

Over 2.5

Strong · fair odds 1.35

74%chance1.25odds8/10rating

Why we like it: With a combined 3.7 expected goals (Celtic 2.6, Kilmarnock 1.1), the numbers lean to goals. We land on 74% for the over. Celtic won last time out, while Kilmarnock lost last time out. The price is short at 1.25, so this works best as part of a double or acca.

Tips by market

Result1 ✓69% · @1.18
Double chance1X ✓89% · @1.04
Both teams scoreGG ✗60% · @1.75
GoalsOver 2.5 ✗74% · @1.25
Correct scoreCS 2–1 ✗9%

Celtic vs Kilmarnock prediction, form & predicted score

The fixture

Kilmarnock are on the road in the Premiership on Sunday 8 November, visiting Celtic (Celtic Park) at 17:00 WAT. Table check: Celtic are 1st with 31 points from 13 games (top of the pile), Kilmarnock 12th on 9 (in the relegation places). A 22-point gap separates them – two very different seasons.

Current form

Celtic – last 5: WLDWL Latest result: they beat Beşiktaş 3–2 (home). Home form in that spell: 2 wins, 1 defeat in 4. They are scoring 2.5 per game, which defences will respect.

Kilmarnock – last 5: DLLWL Latest result: they drew with ST Johnstone 2–2 (home). Away form in that spell: 0 wins, 3 defeats in 3. 1.3 scored and 2.3 conceded per game.

Form edge: Celtic, with 1.7 points per game to 0.8.

Head to head

Previous meeting (9 Aug 2026): Kilmarnock 1–5 Celtic. Head-to-head over 2 games: Celtic 2, Kilmarnock 0, draws 0 – 5.5 goals per game, GG in 2.

Goals outlook

ScoreVoro expected goals: Celtic 2.6 – 1.1 Kilmarnock, about 3.7 in total. Goals look likely: over 2.5 at 74%, GG at 60%. Both teams' recent matches have mostly gone over 2.5.

Markets to consider

  • 1X2 chances: Celtic 69%, draw 20%, Kilmarnock 11%.
  • GG/NG: yes – 60% at 1.75.

Our tip

Our pre-match tip was Over 2.5 goals (74% chance, priced 1.25). Predicted score: Celtic 2–1 Kilmarnock. Graded on the 90-minute score. A tip is a probability, not a promise – 18+, bet responsibly.

Result chances

Celtic69%fair 1.45 · @1.18
Draw20%fair 4.98 · @7.50
Kilmarnock11%fair 9.26 · @11.00
3.70Expected goals
2.64Celtic xG
1.06Kilmarnock xG
60%Both score
74%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

2–19%
2–09%
3–18%
3–08%
1–17%
1–07%

From our goals model: Celtic 2.6 – 1.1 Kilmarnock expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match result1 ✓69%1.451.18
Double chance1X ✓89%1.121.04
Both teams to scoreGG ✗60%1.681.75
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 ✗89%1.131.07
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 ✗74%1.351.25
Over/under 3.5 goalsOver 3.5 ✗55%1.831.62
Half-time resultHT 1 ✓53%1.87–
Half-time / full-time1/1 ✓48%2.07–
Correct scoreCS 2–1 ✗9%10.96–

Recent results

Celtic – last 6

WLDWLW
5 Novvs Beşiktaş3–2W
1 Nov@ Falkirk0–2L
28 Octvs Dundee Utd2–2D
25 Oct@ Hibernian2–1W
22 Octvs Celta Vigo1–2L
18 Octvs Heart Of Midlothian7–1W
2.5Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

Kilmarnock – last 6

DLLWLD
31 Octvs ST Johnstone2–2D
28 Oct@ Dundee1–3L
24 Oct@ Falkirk0–3L
17 Octvs Motherwell3–2W
10 Oct@ Rangers1–3L
19 Sepvs Heart Of Midlothian1–1D
1.3Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

Head to head

9 Aug 2026Kilmarnock v Celtic1–5
15 Feb 2026Kilmarnock v Celtic2–3
Celtic vs Kilmarnock head-to-head page →

Premiership table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Celtic131012+1831
2Rangers12831+1227
3Falkirk13634+621
4Heart Of Midlothian12624+420
5Dundee12525+317
6Dundee Utd12453017
7ST Johnstone13454-317
8ST Mirren13427-1014
9Motherwell13346-613
10Hibernian12327-211
11Aberdeen12327-611
12Kilmarnock13238-169

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Celtic vs Kilmarnock?

Our tip is Over 2.5 goals (74% chance), priced at 1.25.

Who will win Celtic vs Kilmarnock?

Celtic win 69% of the time on our model, the draw 20%, Kilmarnock 11%.

How many goals will there be in Celtic vs Kilmarnock?

Around 3.7 goals on our projection – 74% for over 2.5 and 60% for both teams to score.

What is the predicted score for Celtic vs Kilmarnock?

ScoreVoro predicts Celtic 2–1 Kilmarnock. Total goals projected: 3.7.

When is Celtic vs Kilmarnock?

Celtic vs Kilmarnock (Premiership) kicks off on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Celtic Park.

Numbers from ScoreVoro's team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.