Celtic vs Kilmarnock Prediction 9 November 2025
🔊 Celtic and Kilmarnock are gearing up for another clash in the Premiership. Celtic currently sit in second place on the table, showcasing their signature attacking football. They have won 6 of their last 10 matches and are keen to solidify their position in the title race. Kilmarnock, sitting in ninth, haven't enjoyed the same form, with just two wins in their last ten games. However, the visitors have been finding the net in almost every away match and will aim to impose their game on the hosts. It will be intriguing to see how the teams' tactics influence the outcome of this encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 14 September 2025 and ended with a 1-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Kilmarnock were the home side):
- possession percentage: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 7;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 6.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Celtic and Kilmarnock:
- 53 matches played;
- home wins - 40, away wins - 6, draws - 7;
- goals scored - 138 to 36;
- average goals in the first half - 1.51, second half - 1.77;
- average total goals per match - 3.28.
Head-to-head statistics Celtic - Kilmarnock
Celtic Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Europa League, featuring Midtjylland as the home side and Celtic as the visitors. The match concluded with a 3-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Celtic vs Midtjylland):
- possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corners: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 14 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 12.
🟢 Celtic continue to perform confidently on home turf and currently sit second in the league. Their recent form boasts four wins and two losses over the last six matches. The hosts are renowned for their aggressive style of play, which yields results-averaging 1.6 goals per match while maintaining a solid defensive record, conceding just 0.8 on average. In their most recent head-to-head encounter, they defeated Kilmarnock away with a 2-1 scoreline, boosting their psychological confidence in front of their fans.
Match Results: Celtic
Kilmarnock Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Premier League, with Falkirk hosting Kilmarnock. The match concluded with a 3-1 victory.
Here's the match statistics (Kilmarnock vs Falkirk):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
- fouls: 14 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 7.
🔵 Kilmarnock are striving to stabilize their form, currently sitting in ninth place in the league. Their last five matches consist of one win and four consecutive losses-an undeniably disappointing record. The team has shown decent scoring ability on the road, finding the net in eight of their last nine away Premier League fixtures. However, their defense remains a concern, conceding an average of 1.64 goals per game, which complicates matters for their backline.
Match Results: Kilmarnock
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 53;
- First-half wins for the home team - 16; for the away team - 1; draws - 8;
- Average first-half total: 1.51;
- Today's hosts score an average of 1.25 goals, while the visitors net 0.26.
First-Half Statistics: Celtic (home) vs Kilmarnock (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- Wins: 1 (20%) vs 1 (20%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 2 (40%);
- Draws: 4 (80%) vs 2 (40%);
- Average goals scored: 0.8 vs 2.2;
- Average goals conceded: 0.2 vs 1.4.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 2 vs 2;
- Losses: 4 vs 3;
- Draws: 4 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.4 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.8).
- Celtic have won the first half in 11 of their last 12 head-to-head meetings in the Premier League.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 53;
- Home wins - 40, Away wins - 6, Draws - 7.
Statistics: Celtic vs Kilmarnock
- Matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 11;
- Victories: 6 vs 2;
- Win percentage: 60% vs 18%;
- Losses: 2 vs 5;
- Draws: 2 vs 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 2;
- Losses: 4 vs 6;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
- Celtic have covered a -1.5 handicap at home in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head meetings in the Premier League.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- The current home side scores an average of - 2.6, while the visitors net - 0.68;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.28;
- Both teams scored: historically - 25 times; at the home ground - 13 times.
Statistics: Celtic vs Kilmarnock
- Average total in the tournament: 2.4 vs 2.82;
- Average goals scored: 1.6 vs 1.18;
- Average total in the first half: 0.5 vs 0.73;
- Average total in the second half: 1.1 vs 0.45;
- Celtic: average home total in the tournament - 2.2;
- Kilmarnock: average away total in the tournament - 1.6;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 2) vs 1.1 (away - 1.5).
- Kilmarnock have found the net in 8 of their last 9 away matches in the Premier League.
Corners Prediction
Celtic: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 8; at home - 9;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 8.2; at home - 8.83.
Kilmarnock: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.73, away - 4.2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.6; away - 3.5.
- Kilmarnock have taken fewer than 3.5 corners away in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings in the Premier League.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.12 (1.06 for the home side and 1.06 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home venue - 1.88 (0.64 for the home side and 1.24 for the visitors).
Celtic: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.6; at home - 1.4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.2; at home - 2.33.
Kilmarnock: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.45, away - 2.4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.6; away - 2.5.
- Total over 2.5 yellow cards has occurred in Celtic's last 6 out of 7 matches in the Premier League.
- Total over 2.5 yellow cards has occurred in Kilmarnock's last 12 out of 13 matches.
- Total over 2.5 yellow cards has occurred in Kilmarnock's last 10 out of their last 11 Premier League matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 53;
- Both teams scored historically - 25 times;
- At the home venue - 13 times.
Statistics: Celtic vs Kilmarnock
- Total matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 11;
- Total matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): Celtic - 3, Kilmarnock - 6;
- Celtic BTTS at home - 1 (20%);
- Kilmarnock BTTS away - 4 (80%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: Celtic - 6, Kilmarnock - 5;
- Celtic BTTS at home - 3 (50%);
- Kilmarnock BTTS away - 3 (75%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
An intriguing matchup is expected between teams with different ambitions and playing styles. Celtic are more stable at home and are eager to reclaim the top spot in the Premier League. The visitors, even against such an opponent away, have the ability to create chances up front thanks to their attacking potential, but their weak defense remains the team's Achilles' heel. Considering both sides' current performances and form, a reasonable bet would be on Celtic to win with a -1.5 handicap, which has come through in 7 of the last 8 home head-to-heads between these teams. We predict a 3-1 victory for the hosts.No comments
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