Scottish Premiership· Regular Season - 2· Rugby Park
Kilmarnock
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Kilmarnock vs Celtic Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 9 August 2026 · Kick-off
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More Kilmarnock vs Celtic tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Celtic +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.14 | - |
| X2Celtic or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 73% | 1.37 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 71% | 1.42 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Kilmarnock +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 67% | 1.49 | - |
| 1XKilmarnock or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| 2Celtic to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Celtic -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 33% | 3.06 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 29% | 3.39 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 27% | 3.72 | - |
| 1Kilmarnock to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Kilmarnock -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.24 | - |
Kilmarnock vs Celtic preview & analysis
Match preview
Kilmarnock host Celtic in the Scottish Premiership (Regular Season - 2) at Rugby Park on Sunday, 9 August 2026, with kick-off at 12:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Kilmarnock have won 0, Celtic have won 6 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 3.8 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Celtic narrow favourites: Kilmarnock 23%, draw 38%, Celtic 39%. We expect around 3.8 goals (1.6 - 2.2 in expected goals), with 73% for over 2.5 and 71% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Scottish 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 |
Kilmarnock vs Celtic: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Kilmarnock vs Celtic?
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Celtic are favourites. Our model gives Kilmarnock a 23% chance of winning, Celtic 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Kilmarnock vs Celtic?
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We rate both teams to score at 71%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Kilmarnock vs Celtic kick off?
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Kilmarnock vs Celtic kicks off at 12:30 UTC on Sunday, 9 August 2026 at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock.