Celtic vs Kilmarnock Prediction

Celtic host Kilmarnock at Celtic Park on 8 November 2026 at 19:00, looking to build on a 3-2 Europa League win over Besiktas. The Hoops bounced back from a 2-0 Premiership loss to Falkirk with that midweek comeback and sit top of the Scottish Premiership. Kilmarnock drew 2-2 with St Johnstone last weekend and arrive in poor away form, having lost their last three matches on the road. The visitors are without Bailey Rive and Maksymillian Stryjek through injury.

Form and H2H

Celtic have won 36 of their 47 previous meetings with Kilmarnock. At home over their last ten matches, Celtic averaged 1.90 goals for and 1.80 against, recording four wins, one draw, and five losses. Kilmarnock's away record over the same period shows two wins, four draws, and four losses, with an average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.61 conceded per game. The visitors have particularly struggled on their travels, losing each of their last three away matches.

Best bet

Celtic 3-0 Kilmarnock. The hosts' home record, Kilmarnock's fragile away form, and the absence of two key Kilmarnock players point to a comfortable Celtic victory. Celtic's average of 1.90 goals per game at home combined with Kilmarnock's 1.00 goals per game away suggests a significant gap in attacking output. A three-goal margin reflects Celtic's dominance in this fixture and their current momentum.

Odds to watch

1Win: Home 1.16 / Draw 8.2 / Away 13.

1xBet: Home 1.14 / Draw 8 / Away 13.7.