Kilmarnock vs Celtic Match Analysis & Prediction
15/05/2024 9:30 pm
On the verge of securing their third straight league title, league leaders Celtic make the trip to the BBSP Stadium Rugby Park to face Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday night.
Kilmarnock’s win over St Mirren last time out secured a spot in the Europa League for next season, while the Hoops claimed an Old Firm derby victory against Rangers.
After picking up just a single point from their opening two league matches since the post-season split, Kilmarnock achieved a significant feat through their 1-0 victory at St Mirren – one which would see them enjoy at least two games on the continental stage.
Kyle Vassell’s emphatic finish against St Mirren was enough to secure a spot in the second round of Europa League qualifying this summer, meaning that Kilmarnock could be one of the first sides to play in the tournament’s revamped league phase.
Heading into the second-last game of the Premiership season, Derek McInnes’ side are occupying fourth position in the league standings, 11 points behind third-placed Hearts but nine ahead of St Mirren in fifth.
Assuming the role as talisman for Brendan Rodgers’s side this season, Matt O’Riley was on hand to give his team the lead against Rangers and three minutes later John Lundstram netted an own goal, rendering Cyriel Dessers’ strike a mere consolation for the visitors at Parkhead.
Fast approaching their final away game of the Premiership campaign, Celtic are in commanding position as they look to retain the Scottish title, with the Bhoys six points ahead of Rangers in second with just two games left to play.
Celtic could have first place wrapped up without even kicking a ball this week, with Rangers requiring a win over sixth-placed Dundee on Tuesday night to keep their faint hopes of winning the division alive for another 24 hours at least.
Kilmarnock vs. Celtic Head to head
In the previous 107 meetings between these two teams, Kilmarnock have claimed 10 victories while Celtic have won 77, and they have drawn in 20. Celtic have scored 243 goals and conceded 69 in the process.
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16/04/2023Kilmarnock1Celtic4Premiership
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20/08/2023Kilmarnock1Celtic0League Cup
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07/10/2023Celtic3Kilmarnock1Premiership
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10/12/2023Kilmarnock2Celtic1Premiership
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17/02/2024Celtic1Kilmarnock1Premiership
Kilmarnock Team News
Suffering a hamstring injury against Rangers at the start of the month, Kilmarnock’s Brad Lyons has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Wigan Athletic loanee James Balagizi has played a bit-part role this season and is currently in the Kilmarnock medical room due to a sprained knee.
Kilmarnock's Last 5 Matches
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06/04/2024Kilmarnock1Ross County0Premiership
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13/04/2024St Johnstone0Kilmarnock2Premiership
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27/04/2024Kilmarnock0Hearts0Premiership
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05/05/2024Rangers4Kilmarnock1Premiership
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11/05/2024St Mirren0Kilmarnock1Premiership
Celtic Team News
Celtic remain without the services of midfielder James McCarthy, who suffered a hamstring strain and is not expected to feature before the campaign’s end.
Despite fitness worries in recent weeks, Cameron Carter-Vickers was a solid partner for Liam Scales in the defence against Rangers, with both set to retain their places in the side.
Celtic's Last 5 Matches
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13/04/2024Celtic3St Mirren0Premiership
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20/04/2024Aberdeen3Celtic3 PFA Cup
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28/04/2024Dundee1Celtic2Premiership
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04/05/2024Celtic3Hearts0Premiership
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11/05/2024Celtic2Rangers1Premiership
Kilmarnock vs. Celtic: Odds and Predictions
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