Celtic vs Kilmarnock: match statistics
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Celtic vs Kilmarnock: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Celtic plays Kilmarnock in Premiership (Scotland). The game is scheduled for November 8, 2026. Venue: Celtic Park.
Recent form
Celtic has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Kilmarnock has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Celtic scores 2.25 goals per game and allows 0.83. Kilmarnock scores 1.08 and allows 2.33. Games in this league average 2.83 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Celtic's games and 58% of Kilmarnock's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 67%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Celtic has the higher season xG average, 2.44 to 1.33 per game. Celtic takes 21.0 shots per game, while Kilmarnock takes 12.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Celtic leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.83 goals per game after halftime. Kilmarnock leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.58 after halftime.
When the teams score
Celtic's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Kilmarnock, it is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.83 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 58% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 4 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Celtic | Kilmarnock | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Celtic is 150% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Celtic · 0.8 pts / game - Kilmarnock
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Celtic is 108% better for: goals scored per game.
2.25 goals / game - Celtic · 1.08 goals / game - Kilmarnock
Celtic is 181% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.83 goals / game - Celtic · 2.33 goals / game - Kilmarnock
Celtic scores in 83% of games (10 of 12 games), while Kilmarnock keeps a clean sheet in 17% (2 of 12 games).
Kilmarnock scores in 67% of games (8 of 12 games), while Celtic keeps a clean sheet in 33% (4 of 12 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Celtic
Over / Under - Kilmarnock
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Celtic is 67% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / game - Celtic · 1 pts / game - Kilmarnock
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Celtic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Kilmarnock - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 17%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 3.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Celtic
Kilmarnock
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Celtic | Liga | Kilmarnock | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.08 | 2.83 | ▲ 3.42 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 57% | • 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 58% | 58% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 23% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | • 83% | 83% | ▲ 92% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 78% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Celtic's perspective: 4 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Kilmarnock. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 75% of them.
FAQ
When do Celtic and Kilmarnock play?
Celtic face Kilmarnock on November 8, 2026 in Premiership at Celtic Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Celtic and Kilmarnock?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Celtic won 4, Kilmarnock won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Celtic vs Kilmarnock?
Celtic score 2.25 goals per game on average and Kilmarnock 1.08. The Premiership average is 2.83 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Celtic's matches and 58% of Kilmarnock's.
What form are Celtic and Kilmarnock in?
Over the last 5 games Celtic have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Kilmarnock 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Celtic vs Kilmarnock?
The statistical background for Celtic vs Kilmarnock — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.