Premiership action on Sunday 8 November: Celtic take on Kilmarnock at Celtic Park from 17:00 WAT. Celtic sit 1st with 31 points from 13 games (top of the table), while Kilmarnock are 12th on 9 (in the bottom three). A 22-point gap separates them – two very different campaigns.
Form guide
Celtic – form over the last 5: WLDWL Most recently they beat Beşiktaş 3–2 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. 2.5 goals per match shows an attack in good shape.
Kilmarnock – form over the last 5: DLLWL Most recently they drew with ST Johnstone 2–2 at home. On their travels they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. They score 1.3 and concede 2.3 per game.
On form, Celtic have the edge: 1.7 points a game against 0.8.
Previous meetings
Their most recent meeting, on 9 Aug 2026, finished Kilmarnock 1–5 Celtic. Across the last 2 meetings Celtic have won 2s, Kilmarnock 0, with 0 draws, averaging 5.5 goals, with both sides scoring 2 times.
Goals outlook
Our model projects Celtic 2.6 – 1.0 Kilmarnock in expected goals – roughly 3.7 goals in all. That points to goals: over 2.5 is 73% likely and both teams score 59% of the time. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Match result chances: Celtic 70% · draw 19% · Kilmarnock 11%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.75.
Our tip before kick-off
Before kick-off we picked Over 2.5 goals, rated at 73% confidence at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Celtic 2–1 Kilmarnock. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.
Result chances
Celtic70%fair 1.43 · @1.18
Draw19%fair 5.16 · @7.50
Kilmarnock11%fair 9.44 · @11.00
3.66Expected goals
2.64Celtic xG
1.02Kilmarnock xG
59%Both score
73%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 – 1.0 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 70% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Kilmarnock 11%.
How many goals will there be in Celtic vs Kilmarnock?
We expect about 3.7 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 3.7 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 ZoraTips' 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.
