Kilmarnock will take on Celtic in the Scottish Premiership this weekend, in a match between two undefeated teams.
Celtic have picked up ten points from their first four league matches, with the only blemish on their record thus far the 0-0 draw against Rangers just before the international break.
Kilmarnock, meanwhile, are searching for their first win of the season after drawing all of their opening four matches.
As part of this week's round of Scottish Premiership betting tips, check out our Kilmarnock vs Rangers prediction below.
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Kilmarnock vs Celtic prediction: The hosts to avoid defeat.
Key Stats
- Kilmarnock are yet to lose to anyone this season.
- Kilmarnock have won three and drawn two at home this season in all competitions.
- Celtic have failed to win their last two away matches in all competitions
Correct score prediction: Kilmarnock 1-1 Celtic
Kilmarnock have proven how difficult they are to beat this season, and if you include results in the League Cup, then they are now undefeated in nine competitive matches. Regardless of that, you would still usually predict a Celtic to win here, but the turmoil off the pitch at Celtic Park is bound to have an impact on performances on it.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Kilmarnock are huge outsiders
- HOME: 9/1 (10.00) – 10%
- DRAW: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
- AWAY: 1/4 (1.25) – 80%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Kilmarnock vs Celtic odds are heavily weighted in favour of the visitors, which feels a little disrespectful to Kilmarnock given their start to the season. Ladbrokes have given Celtic an 80% chance of winning the match, while Kilmarnock have been given a 10% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Celtic
Celtic have a great recent record against Kilmarnock, as they do against most teams in the Scottish Premiership. The Bhoys have won each of their last five matches against Kilmarnock, including a 5-1 triumph in the most recent meeting between the two teams. Kilmarnock's last win over Celtic was in December 2023.
Scotland Premiership 12/04/25
Celtic
Kilmarnock
Scotland FA Cup 18/01/25
Celtic
Kilmarnock
Scotland Premiership 10/11/24
Kilmarnock
Celtic
Scotland Premiership 04/08/24
Celtic
Kilmarnock
Scotland Premiership 15/05/24
Kilmarnock
Celtic
Kilmarnock preview: Two players missing
Kilmarnock will be without two first-team players for the match against Celtic, with Matty Kennedy and Brad Lyon both in the treatment room. Lyon is expected to be back sooner than Kennedy, who is expected to be out for the foreseeable future.
Predicted lineup: Stryjek (GK), Brannan, Mayo, Stranger, Deas, Thompson, Watson, Magennis, Polworth, Daniels, Dackers
Last five results
- Motherwell 2-2 Kilmarnock
- Kilmarnock 0-0 Dundee FC
- Kilmarnock 2-1 Dundee Utd
- Hibernian 2-2 Kilmarnock
- Kilmarnock 2-2 Livingston
Celtic preview: Tierney has a chance
Fears over Kieran Tierney's availability have been alleviated somewhat after the full-back was spotted in Celtic training at the end of the week. While Tierney is expected to make it, Brendan Rodgers will be without three players for this one, with Jota, Auston Trusty and Alistair Johnson all injured.
Predicted lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Donovan, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Tierney, Nygren, McGregor, Hatate, Tounekti, Iheanacho, Maeda
Last five results
- Rangers 0-0 Celtic
- Kairat 0-0 Celtic
- Celtic 3-0 Livingston
- Celtic 0-0 Kairat
- Celtic 4-1 Falkirk
Player to watch: Kelechi Iheanacho
Kelechi Iheanacho was brought into the club late in the transfer window, and after a couple of years of struggling to capture his best form for Sevilla and Middlesbrough, the Nigerian will be desperate to resurrect his career at Celtic. Arguably, the best period of his career was under Brendan Rodgers at Leicester City, so if anyone can get the best out of Iheanacho, then it's the Celtic boss.