Good pick · fair odds 1.48 · bookmaker 1.42 · Won ✓
7/10Rating
1.42Odds
Picks by market
ResultCeltic to win ✓63% · @1.38
Double chanceCeltic or draw ✓83% · @1.10
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.62
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓68% · @1.42
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.56
Kilmarnock vs Celtic: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 9 August the Premiership brings Kilmarnock against Celtic at Rugby Park. Kick-off: 13:30 WAT. In the table, Kilmarnock are 12th, in the drop zone, on 9 points after 13 matches; Celtic are 1st (leading the league) with 31. There are 22 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Kilmarnock, last 5: LDWWD Their latest outing: 3–4 defeat to ST Johnstone, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.0 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Celtic, last 5: WDDLD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Dundee, at home. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (15 Feb 2026) it ended Kilmarnock 2–3 Celtic.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Kilmarnock 1.3 xG, Celtic 2.3 xG – a total near 3.6. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 68% and GG at 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Kilmarnock 17%, draw 20%, Celtic 63%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (68%, odds 1.42). Most likely score in line with that pick: Kilmarnock 1–2 Celtic. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Kilmarnock17%fair 5.97 · @6.75
Draw20%fair 4.95 · @5.10
Celtic63%fair 1.59 · @1.38
3.56Expected goals
1.28Kilmarnock xG
2.28Celtic xG
61%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–29%
1–18%
0–27%
1–37%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Kilmarnock 1.3 – 2.3 Celtic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.42.
Who will win Kilmarnock vs Celtic?
On our numbers Kilmarnock have a 17% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Celtic 63%.
How many goals will there be in Kilmarnock vs Celtic?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Kilmarnock vs Celtic?
Our predicted score is Kilmarnock 1–2 Celtic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is Kilmarnock vs Celtic?
Kilmarnock vs Celtic (Premiership) kicks off on Sunday 9 August 2026 at 13:30 (West Africa Time) at Rugby Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' 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.
