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← Match Result Prediction 09.08.2026 · 15:30
Premiership logo ScotlandPremiership
Kilmarnock logo
Kilmarnock
1-5Full time
Celtic logo
Celtic
VenueRugby ParkSeason2026RoundRegular Season - 2
League table snapshot

Where the two clubs stand

Premiership · Season 2026

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Kilmarnock logo Premier LeagueKilmarnock #12
Played2 Points0 GD-5 W-D-L0-0-2
L L Position 12 of 12
Celtic logo Premier LeagueCeltic #1
Played2 Points6 GD+5 W-D-L2-0-0
W W Top spots

Table positions are for this fixture’s competition and season. Updated 9 Aug 2026, 00:00.

Recent form

How the two teams have been playing

Kilmarnock

Last 6: 8 goals scored, 6 conceded, 4 clean sheets.

Celtic

Last 6: 10 goals scored, 8 conceded, 2 clean sheets.

Lineups

Starting elevens, formations and benches

Switch between the pitch and list views to see the confirmed team sheets supplied for this match.

Coach Neil McCann ▦Formation4-3-1-2 11Starting XI11 players
Max Stryjek 1 Max Stryjek
Michael Schjønning-Larsen 21 Michael Schjønning-Larsen
Johnly Yfeko 15 Johnly Yfeko
George Stanger 14 George Stanger
Jamie Brandon 2 Jamie Brandon
Tom Lowery 18 Tom Lowery
Aaron Tshibola 36 Aaron Tshibola
Erik Ring 8 Erik Ring
Greg Kiltie 11 Greg Kiltie
Tyreece John-Jules 10 Tyreece John-Jules
Joe Hugill 9 Joe Hugill
Max Stryjek G · #1
Jamie Brandon D · #2
George Stanger D · #14
Johnly Yfeko D · #15
Michael Schjønning-Larsen D · #21
Erik Ring M · #8
Aaron Tshibola M · #36
Tom Lowery M · #18
Greg Kiltie M · #11
Joe Hugill F · #9
Tyreece John-Jules F · #10
Bench

Substitutes

Calum Ferrie#12 · G
Ethan Brown#25 · D
Euan Bowie#39 · D
Nicky Cleșcenco#20 · F
Rory McKenzie#7 · M
Mark O'Hara#5 · M
Jack Thomson#22 · M
Bailey Rice#49 · M
Ieuan Owen#27 · F
Coach Martin O'Neill ▦Formation4-2-3-1 11Starting XI11 players
Viljami Sinisalo 1 Viljami Sinisalo
Kieran Tierney 63 Kieran Tierney
Auston Trusty 6 Auston Trusty
Cameron Carter-Vickers 20 Cameron Carter-Vickers
Alistair Johnston 2 Alistair Johnston
Arne Engels 27 Arne Engels
Callum McGregor 42 Callum McGregor
Yang Hyun-Jun 13 Yang Hyun-Jun
Benjamin Nygren 8 Benjamin Nygren
Camilo Durán 11 Camilo Durán
Kasper Høgh 9 Kasper Høgh
Viljami Sinisalo G · #1
Alistair Johnston D · #2
Cameron Carter-Vickers D · #20
Auston Trusty D · #6
Kieran Tierney D · #63
Callum McGregor M · #42
Arne Engels M · #27
Camilo Durán M · #11
Benjamin Nygren M · #8
Yang Hyun-Jun M · #13
Kasper Høgh F · #9
Bench

Substitutes

Ross Doohan#31 · G
Dane Murray#47 · D
Colby Donovan#51 · D
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain#21 · M
James Forrest#49 · M
Sebastian Tounekti#17 · F
Reo Hatate#41 · M
Luke McCowan#14 · M
Callum Osmand#19 · F
Head to head

Previous meetings

Kilmarnock wins

1

Draws

1

Celtic wins

8

Avg goals

3.7

Both scored

60%

Over 2.5

80%

First-half avg

1.8

Meetings

10

15.02.2026Kilmarnock vs Celtic2–3
09.11.2025Celtic vs Kilmarnock4–0
14.09.2025Kilmarnock vs Celtic1–2
12.04.2025Celtic vs Kilmarnock5–1
18.01.2025Celtic vs Kilmarnock2–1
10.11.2024Kilmarnock vs Celtic0–2
04.08.2024Celtic vs Kilmarnock4–0
15.05.2024Kilmarnock vs Celtic0–5
Match statistics

Kilmarnock vs Celtic

36%Ball Possession64%
9Total Shots32
5Shots on Goal16
2Shots off Goal10
2Blocked Shots6
9Shots inside box28
0Shots outside box4
5Corner Kicks7
1Offsides0
12Fouls10
1Yellow Cards0
10Goalkeeper Saves3
364Total passes645
295Passes accurate587
81%Passes %91%
0.76Expected goals5.50
0.29goals_prevented0.29
Match events

Timeline

  1. 2'⚽K. HoghGoal · A. Engels
  2. 26'🟨J. HugillYellow card
  3. 33'⚽K. HoghGoal · B. Nygren
  4. 35'⚽K. HoghGoal · C. Duran
  5. HT · 0-3
  6. 46'↔A. JohnstonSubstitution · C. Donovan
  7. 47'⚽B. NygrenGoal
  8. 56'⚽M. Schjonning-LarsenGoal · T. Lowery
  9. 64'↔C. DuranSubstitution · S. Tounekti
  10. 74'↔Yang Hyun-JunSubstitution · L. McCowan
  11. 74'↔B. NygrenSubstitution · J. Forrest
  12. 74'↔M. Schjonning-LarsenSubstitution · M. O'Hara
  13. 75'↔T. John-JulesSubstitution · B. Rice
  14. 75'⚽L. McCowanGoal
  15. 82'↔K. HoghSubstitution · C. Osmand
  16. FT · 1-5
Player ratings

Top performers

Kasper HøghKasper Høgh82 minutes9.2
Kieran TierneyKieran Tierney92 minutes8.7
Max StryjekMax Stryjek92 minutes8.3
Benjamin NygrenBenjamin Nygren74 minutes8.3
Auston TrustyAuston Trusty92 minutes8.0
Arne EngelsArne Engels92 minutes8.0
Camilo DuránCamilo Durán64 minutes7.7
Viljami SinisaloViljami Sinisalo92 minutes7.6
Prediction note: football is unpredictable. Team news, injuries, venue changes and confirmed lineups can change the outlook before kickoff. Check official club or competition channels for late updates.
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Kilmarnock vs Celtic prediction FAQs

2 The same page also brings together form, standings, previous meetings, lineups, events and statistics when available.

Look at recent form, league position, confirmed lineups, injuries, venue information and previous meetings. Late team news can change the match outlook.

Yes. Confirmed lineups, injuries, squad changes, venue updates and other late information can materially change the match context.