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Kilmarnock vs Celtic

KIKilmarnockKilmarnock
1 — 5FT9 Aug 2026, 12:30 UTC
CECelticCeltic
OverviewLineupsStatisticsStandingsEventsPlayersPredictionsOdds (pre)FormInjuriesH2H
ScoreKilmarnock 1-5 CelticRoundRound 2VenueThe BBSP Stadium Rugby Park

Key events

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CECelticCeltic
  1. K. Høgh
    2'
  2. K. Høgh
    33'
  3. K. Høgh
    35'
  4. B. Nygren
    47'
  5. 56'
    M. Schjønning-Larsen
  6. L. McCowan
    75'
KIKilmarnockKilmarnock
FT 1–5

Predictions & odds

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Model outlook versus market-implied chances (overround removed from decimal odds). For entertainment and analysis only — not betting advice.

Model blend

Estimated outcome mix from Sportra's pre-match model

  • Kilmarnock10%
  • Draw45%
  • Celtic45%

Prematch market

Source: 10Bet

  • Kilmarnock12.3%
  • Draw18.7%
  • Celtic69.1%

Live market

No in-play odds snapshot was captured for this match.

Venue

TPThe BBSP Stadium Rugby Park
The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park
Kilmarnock · Scotland
Address
Rugby Road
Surface
artificial turf
Capacity
18128

Match

R. Lee
Round 2
Referee
R. Lee
Round
Round 2
Date
9 Aug 2026, 12:30 UTC

Competition

PLPremiership logo
Premiership
League · Scotland
Country
Scotland (GB-SCT)
Season
2026
Dates
2026-07-31 → 2027-04-10

Match statistics

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Celtic created the clearer chances on xG (0.86 vs 5.65, Δ 4.79). Celtic fired more attempts (33 vs 10 shots). Kilmarnock was more accurate in front of goal (60% on target vs 48%). Celtic held more of the ball (64% possession).

Celtic underperformed their xG by 0.7 goals (5 scored vs 5.65 xG).

Key metrics

Visual snapshot of possession, chance quality, and shooting.

Possession

36%36%64%64%

Expected goals (xG)

0.8613%5.6587%

Total shots

1023%3377%

Shots on target

627%1673%

Team form & competition

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KIKilmarnockKilmarnock KIL
Kilmarnock
Home
WLDWD
  • #11Position
  • 8Points
  • 2-2-5W-D-L
  • 10/20Goals F/A

Kilmarnock are 11th in Premiership with 8 points (2W, 2D, 5L), scoring 10 and conceding 20.

Best wins
3-2 / 0-1
Worst defeats
1-5 / 3-1

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CECelticCeltic CEL
Celtic
Away
WWLWW
  • #1Position
  • 24Points
  • 8-0-1W-D-L
  • 23/5Goals F/A

Celtic are 1st in Premiership with 24 points (8W, 0D, 1L), scoring 23 and conceding 5.

Best wins
7-1 / 1-5
Worst defeats
0-1

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?ImageCeltic

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Head to head

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1Kilmarnockwins
1Drawsmatches
10Celticwins

Recorded meetings: 12 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).

Highest scoring
Celtic 5–1 Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock most goals
Kilmarnock 2–3 Celtic
Celtic most goals
Celtic 5–1 Kilmarnock

Recent meetings

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2 – 3FT
?ImageCeltic

15 Feb 2026, 14:00 UTC

Premiership
Celtic?Image
4 – 0FT
?ImageKilmarnock

9 Nov 2025, 16:00 UTC

Premiership
Kilmarnock?Image
1 – 2FT
?ImageCeltic

14 Sep 2025, 14:00 UTC

Premiership
Celtic?Image
5 – 1FT
?ImageKilmarnock

12 Apr 2025, 11:30 UTC

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2 – 1FT
?ImageKilmarnock

18 Jan 2025, 17:30 UTC

FA Cup

Match headlines

O'Neill challenges Celtic to 'find a way' to win in Europe

O'Neill challenges Celtic to 'find a way' to win in Europe

skysports.com · …

Martin O'Neill wants Celtic to find a way to win in Europe, but after a third straight defeat is the step up from domestic dominance too big for them?

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Flat-track bullies Celtic continue descent into European irrelevance

Flat-track bullies Celtic continue descent into European irrelevance

sports.yahoo.com · …

BBC Scotland's Tom English reviews another frustrating night in Europe for the Scottish champions.

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O'Neill bemoans marginal moments but are Celtic just not good enough?

O'Neill bemoans marginal moments but are Celtic just not good enough?

bbc.co.uk · …

Martin O'Neill spoke of refereeing decisions and near misses after the Europa League defeat against Celta Vigo. But is the reality more concerning?

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'A lot of points to play for' | Celtic's O'Neill still confident of EL progession

'A lot of points to play for' | Celtic's O'Neill still confident of EL progession

skysports.com · …

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill believes they can still progress in the Europa League despite Celta Vigo inflicting their third straight defeat in this season's tournament.

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Celtic ‘deserved’ to lose to Celta in Europa League, says Baur

soccernews.com · …

Celtic's torrid start to the 2026-27 Europa League continued as they suffered a third straight loss after Celta Vigo came from behind. The post Celtic ‘deserved’ to lose to Celta…

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Europa League: Celtic lose to Celta after leading, Mateta returns in Palace draw

theguardian.com · …

Sunderland drop points in 1-1 draw but stay unbeatenVAR rules out Juventus winner in draw with RennesCeltic suffered more Europa League pain as Spanish side Celta Vigo came from…

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‘As Soon As’ – Former Scotland Star Sees Major Celtic Issue After Celta Vigo Loss

insidefutbol.com · …

Celtic are crumbling in the face of adversity, former Scotland star James McFadden has claimed, following the loss to Celta Vigo. The post ‘As Soon As’ – Former Scotland Star Sees…

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