Leaders Celtic welcome second-bottom Kilmarnock to Celtic Park on Sunday, with kick-off at 4pm, looking to bounce back from a shock defeat at Falkirk. Anthony Eadson’s Celtic vs Kilmarnock predictions, best bets and score prediction are below.
Premium Tips
Celtic’s leaky defence and Camilo Duran’s red-hot finishing shape our two bets.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Both teams to score | 3/4 (bet365) | Celtic have conceded in each of their last four league games, letting in six goals in that run. They also conceded twice against Besiktas on Thursday. Meanwhile, Kilmarnock have scored in eight of their 12 league games and in three of their last four. Both teams scored in four of the last five meetings, including Killie’s 5-1 home defeat in August. Celtic have kept only two clean sheets in six home league games. bet365 and Betway both offer 3/4 on goals at both ends. |
| Camilo Duran to score 2 or more goals | 3/1 (bet365) | Camilo Duran is Celtic’s top scorer with seven league goals in 813 minutes. Moreover, 20 of his 39 shots have hit the target. He has scored in four of Celtic’s last six league games and netted twice against Falkirk in August. The striker also struck twice against Besiktas on Thursday. Kilmarnock have the leakiest defence in the division, conceding 28 goals. They have also shipped two or more in eight of their 12 league games, so a Duran double is a realistic angle. |
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How Celtic go into the game
Sitting top on 28 points, Celtic are four clear of Rangers, who have a game in hand. However, their form has dipped. They beat Hearts 7-1 and Hibernian 2-1 before drawing 2-2 with Dundee United and losing 2-0 at Falkirk last time out.
That makes it two league games without a win. Nevertheless, Celtic returned to winning ways with a 3-2 Europa League victory over Besiktas on Thursday. At home in the league, they have won four, drawn one and lost one, scoring 15 and conceding five. Overall, Celtic have scored 27 league goals, the most in the division.
Camilo Duran is the main threat with seven league goals and five assists. He also scored twice against Besiktas. Benjamin Nygren has added six goals. Alistair Johnston and Yang Hyun-Jun were ruled out of the Falkirk game through injury.
How Kilmarnock go into the game
Kilmarnock are 11th on nine points, one point above bottom side Hibernian. They have won only two of their 12 league games. In their last four, they beat Motherwell 3-2, lost 3-0 at Falkirk and 3-1 at Dundee, then drew 2-2 with St Johnstone last time out.
Their defence is the big problem. Kilmarnock have conceded 28 league goals, the most in the division. On the road, they have won one, drawn one and lost four, conceding 13 times in six games.
Still, they do carry a threat. Greg Kiltie leads their scoring with three goals, including a double against Motherwell. Joe Hugill has two goals and 13 shots on target. Bailey Rice and Max Stryjek were ruled out of the St Johnstone game through injury. Kilmarnock have lost each of their last six meetings with Celtic.
Celtic vs Kilmarnock head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/26 | Kilmarnock | 1-5 | Celtic |
| 15/02/26 | Kilmarnock | 2-3 | Celtic |
| 09/11/25 | Celtic | 4-0 | Kilmarnock |
| 14/09/25 | Kilmarnock | 1-2 | Celtic |
| 12/04/25 | Celtic | 5-1 | Kilmarnock |
The Hoops have won the last six meetings, including a 5-1 win at Rugby Park in August. They scored 19 goals in the last five. However, Kilmarnock found the net in four of those five games. Goals at both ends look likely again.
Celtic vs Kilmarnock predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both teams to score | 3/4 (bet365) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Celtic have conceded in four straight league games. |
| Camilo Duran to score 2 or more goals | 3/1 (bet365) | ⭐⭐ | Seven league goals and a brace on Thursday. |
| Camilo Duran to score anytime | 8/13 (bet365) | ⭐⭐ | Scored in four of Celtic’s last six league games. |
| Both teams to score and over 3.5 goals | 7/5 (Ladbrokes) | ⭐ | Four of the last five meetings had 4+ goals. |
| Correct score: Celtic 3-1 Kilmarnock | 9/1 (Spreadex) | ⭐ | Fits Celtic’s attack and Killie’s goal threat. |
Celtic vs Kilmarnock score prediction
Kilmarnock’s leaky defence should give Duran plenty of chances to add to his tally. However, Celtic’s recent defensive lapses suggest the visitors can grab a goal of their own. Score prediction: Celtic 3-1 Kilmarnock.
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