7 October 2023 at 14:00

31
Full Time
Referee: M. McDermid

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Celtic dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Celtic8wins
1draws10 meetings
Kilmarnock1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.8

Average goals per game

80%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.5%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 84.5%Draw 13.4%Away 7.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.187.0013.00
Max1.197.9213.83
Over 2.5: 69.4%Under 2.5: 37.0%
Market favourite:Celtic · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market80.9%12.2%7.0%
Public market80.1%12.6%7.3%

Celtic vs Kilmarnock — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Celtic
Result vs. Market: Celtic (85%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

CelticHalf-time:20Kilmarnock
27Shots6
12Shots on target1

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
15/02/26Kilmarnock2–3Celtic7.50/4.50/1.35
09/11/25Celtic4–0Kilmarnock1.13/7.50/13.00
14/09/25Kilmarnock1–2Celtic10.63/5.86/1.23
12/04/25Celtic5–1Kilmarnock1.19/7.00/12.74
10/11/24Kilmarnock0–2Celtic8.98/5.48/1.31
04/08/24Celtic4–0Kilmarnock1.16/7.53/16.12
15/05/24Kilmarnock0–5Celtic7.48/5.38/1.36
17/02/24Celtic1–1Kilmarnock1.20/6.81/12.53
10/12/23Kilmarnock2–1Celtic7.78/5.40/1.35
07/10/23Celtic3–1Kilmarnock1.18/7.47/13.28

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Celtic

W 851D 201L 139
Over 2.559
Goals scored2733

Away Record: Kilmarnock

W 372D 289L 492
Over 2.549
Goals scored1349

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Celtic defeated Kilmarnock 3:1. The match was played in Premiership 2023. Goals were scored by R. Hatate 22′, L. Palma 33′, D. Watson 72′, G. Taylor 82′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Celtic had 77% possession while Kilmarnock held 23%. Celtic had 27 shots (12 on target) compared to 6 (1 on target) for Kilmarnock. Celtic made 5 substitutions, Kilmarnock made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty cancelled (Reo Hatate 60′).

Match Events

Key match events between Celtic and Kilmarnock — 4 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Celtic
Kilmarnock
Kick Off
R. Hatate

assist: C. McGregor

22′
L. Palma

assist: R. Hatate

33′
Half Time
46′
R. DeasL. Polworth
Penalty cancelled60′
VAR
72′
D. Watson

assist: L. Polworth

C. Carter-VickersN. Phillips
73′
L. PalmaJ. Forrest
73′
76′Kyle Vassell
G. Taylor

assist: D. Maeda

82′
M. ORileyO. Holm
85′
K. FuruhashiOh Hyeon-Gyu
88′
D. MaedaYang Hyun-Jun
89′
89′
D. ArmstrongA. Brown
89′
M. KennedyA. Dallas
89′
K. VassellF. Murray
89′
D. WatsonI. Cameron
Full Time

Match Statistics

Celtic had 77% possession against Kilmarnock's 23%. Celtic registered 27 shots (12 on target) while Kilmarnock managed 6 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 11–1. Fouls committed: 9–7.

12Shots on Goal1
5Shots off Goal5
27Total Shots6
10Blocked Shots0
14Shots insidebox6
13Shots outsidebox0
9Fouls7
11Corner Kicks1
2Offsides2
77%Ball Possession23%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves9
759Total passes220
664Passes accurate119
87%Passes %54%
0expected_goals0

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Celtic have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Kilmarnock show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Celtic

WWWLWD

Kilmarnock

DLWWLD

Celtic vs Kilmarnock Head to Head Results

Celtic and Kilmarnock have met 50 times — Celtic won 37, Kilmarnock won 5, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Celtic leads the head-to-head with 37 victories from 50 meetings. A combined 163 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.26 per match (128 for the home side, 35 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 24 matches (48%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 29 games (58%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Celtic are currently unbeaten in the last 8 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–1 in 2016.

37

Celtic

8

Drawn

5

Kilmarnock

Goals: 128Goals: 35

Recent Meetings (50)

15 Feb 2026Kilmarnock2 – 3Celtic
9 Nov 2025Celtic4 – 0Kilmarnock
14 Sept 2025Kilmarnock1 – 2Celtic
12 Apr 2025Celtic5 – 1Kilmarnock
10 Nov 2024Kilmarnock0 – 2Celtic
4 Aug 2024Celtic4 – 0Kilmarnock
15 May 2024Kilmarnock0 – 5Celtic
17 Feb 2024Celtic1 – 1Kilmarnock
10 Dec 2023Kilmarnock2 – 1Celtic
20 Aug 2023Kilmarnock1 – 0Celtic
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026