Celtic vs Kilmarnock
Scotland Premiership
Celtic
Kilmarnock
November 8, 2026 at 17:00 · Celtic Park
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Celtic vs Kilmarnock prediction and betting tip for this Scotland Premiership match, kicking off November 8, 2026 at 17:00 at Celtic Park. Our tip: Home Win, 50% confidence.
Why we pick: Home Win
- Celtic are rated 367 Elo points stronger (home advantage included).
- Celtic won 4 of their last 6 home games.
- Kilmarnock won just 1 of their last 6 away games.
- Form: Celtic 2.0 points per game vs Kilmarnock 1.1 (last 8).
- Table: Celtic 1st vs Kilmarnock 12th.
- Bookmakers agree: 85% chance (margin removed).
Model probability: 87%
Facts from this season's and last season's results. A pick is only made when several of them agree and nothing points the other way. No bet is ever certain — please gamble responsibly (18+).
Celtic vs Kilmarnock Preview
Celtic host Kilmarnock in the Scotland Premiership (matchday 13) on Sunday 8 November 2026, kick-off 17:00 WAT at Celtic Park in Glasgow.
Celtic are 1st in the table with 28 points from 12 games (9-1-2), while Kilmarnock sit 12th on 9 points. Celtic have a 19-point advantage. At home Celtic have won 4 of 6; Kilmarnock have won 1 of 6 on the road.
Celtic have three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 5 league games (W-W-W-D-L), averaging 2.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded. Kilmarnock have one win, one draw and three defeats in their last 5 league games (L-W-L-L-D), averaging 1.4 goals scored and 2.6 conceded.
In their last 6 meetings Celtic have won 6, Kilmarnock 0, with 0 draws and an average of 4.5 goals per game. The most recent, in August 2026, finished Kilmarnock 1-5 Celtic.
Celtic average 2.3 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per game this season, with 4 clean sheets and 2 games without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1. Kilmarnock average 1.1 goals scored and 2.3 conceded per game this season, with 2 clean sheets and 4 games without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1.
No injuries or suspensions have been reported for either side so far.
Players to watch: C. Durán leads Celtic's scoring with 7 goals and 5 assists; G. Kiltie leads Kilmarnock's scoring with 3 goals.
Bookmakers make Celtic the favourites: Celtic 1.14, draw 8.50, Kilmarnock 13.00 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.25 and under at 4.00. Both teams to score: yes 1.75, no 2.00.
Our prediction: Celtic to win (1). The model makes Celtic favourites at 50%, Celtic have won 3 of their last 5 and they sit 1st, 11 places above Kilmarnock.
Premiership table
Premier League
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | +17 | 28 | LDWWW |
| 2 | Rangers | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | +12 | 27 | WDWDW |
| 3 | Heart Of Midlothian | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | +7 | 20 | DWLWD |
| 4 | Falkirk | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | +3 | 18 | WWWWL |
| 5 | Dundee | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | +3 | 17 | LWLDW |
| 6 | Dundee Utd | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 17 | DDWDW |
| 7 | ST Johnstone | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | -3 | 17 | WDDLD |
| 8 | ST Mirren | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -10 | 14 | LLDWL |
| 9 | Motherwell | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -6 | 13 | DWDLL |
| 10 | Hibernian | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -2 | 11 | WDLLL |
| 11 | Aberdeen | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -6 | 11 | LLLWL |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -15 | 9 | DLLWL |
Season stats
| Celtic | Kilmarnock | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 12 | 12 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 9 / 1 / 2 | 2 / 3 / 7 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 27 (2.3) | 13 (1.1) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 10 (0.8) | 28 (2.3) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 2.5 / 2.0 | 1.2 / 1.0 |
| Clean sheets | 4 | 2 |
| Failed to score | 2 | 4 |
| Longest winning run | 6 | 1 |
| Biggest win | 7-1 | 3-2 |
| Usual formation | 4-2-3-1 | 4-2-3-1 |
Top scorers
- C. Durán 7 goals · 5 assists
- B. Nygren 6 goals · 4 assists
- K. Høgh 3 goals · 3 assists
- G. Kiltie 3 goals · 0 assists
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Data: API-Football · updated 8 Nov 2026, 14:13. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Celtic to win (1) — The model makes Celtic favourites at 50%, Celtic have won 3 of their last 5 and they sit 1st, 11 places above Kilmarnock.
Form (last 5)
Celtic
WWWDL
2.6 scored · 1.2 conceded per game
Kilmarnock
LWLLD
1.4 scored · 2.6 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
6 Celtic wins 0 draws 0 Kilmarnock wins last 6 meetings
- Kilmarnock1 - 5Celtic Premiership
- Kilmarnock2 - 3Celtic Premiership
- Celtic4 - 0Kilmarnock Premiership
- Kilmarnock1 - 2Celtic Premiership
- Celtic5 - 1Kilmarnock Premiership
- Celtic2 - 1Kilmarnock FA Cup
Statistics: API-Football · updated 8 Nov 2026, 06:10. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).
