Kilmarnock will take on Celtic on Sunday, 15 February, on what could turn out to be a huge day in the Scottish Premiership title race.
Celtic's visit to Rugby Park will come immediately before Rangers and Hearts face each other at Ibrox. If the Bhoys can win here, then they will end the day either closer to Hearts at the summit or in second place.
As part of this week's round of Scottish Premiership betting tips, check out our Kilmarnock vs Celtic prediction below.
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Kilmarnock vs Celtic prediction: The hosts to do what's required
Key Stats
- Kilmarnock have lost their last 10 matches against Old Firm sides.
- Celtic are unbeaten in the league under Martin O'Neill this season.
- Celtic have scored 11 goals across their last three matches against Kilmarnock, at an average of over three goals per game.
Correct score prediction: Kilmarnock 1-3 Celtic
After a torrid run of form over Christmas and into the New Year, Kilmarnock have rediscovered some form, but that shouldn't be enough to see them get anything here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts go in as rank outsiders
- HOME: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- AWAY: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Kilmarnock vs Celtic odds indicate that the visitors are going to heap the pressure on Hearts this weekend. Ladbrokes have given Kilmarnock just a 15.4% chance of securing the three points, while Celtic have been given a 69.2% chance of picking up an away victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Celtic dominance
Celtic have a hugely impressive recent record against Kilmarnock, winning each of the last seven clashes between the two clubs. Kilmarnock's last win over the Bhoys was back in December 2023, when Matthew Kennedy struck late on for Killie.
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: Stick with a winning formula
When you have only won two games in four months, you would be foolish to change what worked last time out, so Neil McCann is likely to field the same XI that beat St. Mirren in the week. What helps McCann in a peculiar way is that none of the injured players who missed that clash have returned to training, meaning that Kyle Magennis, Matthew Kennedy and Djenairo Daniels will all miss out again here.
Predicted lineup: Roos (GK), Curtis, Brown, Deas, Schjonning-Larsen, Lyons, Watson, Polworth; Kiltie, John-Jules, Anderson
Last five results
- Kilmarnock 4-3 St. Mirren
- Rangers 5-1 Kilmarnock
- Kilmarnock 3-0 Aberdeen
- Motherwell 4-0 Kilmarnock
- Kilmarnock 1-2 Dundee FC
Celtic preview: The Ox to start?
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain came off the bench to score a stoppage-time winner for Celtic in the week, and the former Arsenal man could now make his first start for the club this weekend. O'Neill remains without Arne Engels, Callum Osmand, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Alistair Johnston due to injury problems.
Predicted lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Araujo, Trusty, Scales, Saracchi, McGregor, Hatate, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Tounekti, Cvancara, Maeda
Last five results
- Celtic 2-1 Livingston
- Celtic 2-1 Dundee
- Celtic 2-0 Falkirk
- Celtic 4-2 Utrecht
- Hearts 2-2 Celtic
Player to watch: Sebastian Tounekti
Sebastian Tounekti has struggled to get going in a Celtic shirt this season, but there have been signs over the past couple of weeks that the forward could be beginning to find his feet. Tounekti has scored once and provided two assists across his last two apps for the club and will want to build on those numbers here.