Celtic vs Kilmarnock: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 8 November the Premiership brings Celtic against Kilmarnock at Celtic Park. Kick-off: 17:00 WAT. In the table, Celtic are 1st, leading the league, on 31 points after 13 matches; Kilmarnock are 12th (in the drop zone) with 9. There are 22 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Celtic, last 5: WLDWL Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Beşiktaş, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. 2.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Kilmarnock, last 5: DLLWL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with ST Johnstone, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 2.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Celtic, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.8 for Kilmarnock.
Head to head
When they last met (9 Aug 2026) it ended Kilmarnock 1–5 Celtic. The last 2 head-to-heads: Celtic 2 wins, Kilmarnock 0, draws 0. Those games averaged 5.5 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Celtic 2.6 xG, Kilmarnock 1.0 xG – a total near 3.6. That is an open game on paper: 73% for three or more goals, 59% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Celtic 71%, draw 19%, Kilmarnock 10%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (73%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Celtic 2–1 Kilmarnock. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Celtic71%fair 1.41 · @1.18
Draw19%fair 5.32 · @7.50
Kilmarnock10%fair 9.60 · @11.00
3.63Expected goals
2.63Celtic xG
0.99Kilmarnock xG
59%Both score
73%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–09%
2–19%
3–08%
3–18%
1–07%
1–17%
From our goals model: Celtic 2.6 – 1.0 Kilmarnock expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Celtic vs Kilmarnock?
On our numbers Celtic have a 71% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Kilmarnock 10%.
How many goals will there be in Celtic vs Kilmarnock?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 73% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Celtic vs Kilmarnock?
Our predicted score is Celtic 2–1 Kilmarnock, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
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 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.
