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Celtic will take on Kilmarnock on Sunday, 8 November, with the hosts looking to bounce back from a shock defeat to Falkirk last weekend.
The Bhoys are still leading the way in the Scottish Premiership but could find themselves just one point clear of Rangers by the time this match kicks off at Celtic Park.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Celtic vs Kilmarnock key stats
- Celtic have won three of their last six matches in all competitions.
- Kilmarnock have won just one of their last six matches in all competitions.
- Both teams scored in five of the last six meetings between Celtic and Kilmarnock.
Celtic vs Kilmarnock preview: Hosts to get the job done
Celtic vs Kilmarnock — Tale of the Tape
| Celtic | vs | Kilmarnock |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Position | 11th |
| 28 | Points | 9 |
| 27 | Goals For | 13 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 28 |
| 3 | Clean Sheets | 5 |
| 2nd | Home / Away Rank | 12th |
Martin O'Neill secured a huge victory against Besiktas on Thursday night, not just for Celtic's hopes of Europa League qualification but also for his job as he looks to end his career with more success.
O'Neill has faced questions about his suitability for the role of Celtic manager all season, and after his side lost 2-0 to Falkirk last weekend, a defeat to Besiktas would have only ramped up the pressure.
Instead, his Celtic side come into this one with renewed confidence, and will be licking their lips at the prospect of facing a side that has conceded 28 goals in the Scottish Premiership this season.
O'Neill only has a couple of injury concerns ahead of this one, with Alistair Johnston and Yang Hyun-Jun sidelined.
As for Kilmarnock, their season isn't exactly going to plan after only narrowly avoiding a relegation playoff at the end of last season.
Neil McCann would have been hoping to steer the club away from a similar relegation battle this time around, but with Kilmarnock currently 11th, that isn't exactly likely.
McCann was drafted in last January to get Kilmarnock out of trouble, and if results don't pick up over the next month or so, he could find himself out of the job before he reaches his first anniversary.
If Kilmarnock are to record their first victory over Celtic since 2023 on Sunday, they will do so without the injured duo of Bailey Rice and Maksymillian Stryjek.
Celtic vs Kilmarnock form guide & betting tips
| Celtic | vs | Kilmarnock |
|---|---|---|
LWDLW |
Form | LWLLD |
| 10 | Points | 4 |
| 4th | Form Table | 10th |
| 13 | Goals For | 7 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 13 |
WDL |
Form (Scottish Premiership) | LLD |
Whispers predicts: Celtic 3-1 Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock have the worst defensive record in the Scottish Premiership, while Celtic have scored more than anyone else. Celtic to win with a -1.5 handicap has been best priced at 1/2.
Both teams have scored in six of Celtic's last seven matches in all competitions. BTTS has been priced at 4/5.
Camilo Duran scored two second-half goals against Besiktas on Thursday. Duran to score anytime has been priced at 8/13.
> Celtic to win (-1.5 handicap) at 1/2 (1.50) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Probable
> Camilo Duran to score anytime at 8/13 (1.62) | Likelihood: Probable