Kilmarnock vs Celtic Match Analysis & Prediction
16/04/2023 2:00 pm
Celtic will look to take the next step towards retaining the Scottish Premiership title when they face Kilmarnock on Sunday afternoon. With a 12-point lead at the top of the standings, the Celtic are just three points above the bottom.
Celtic won 22 out of 23 games leading up to their match with Rangers last weekend, but a loss would re-open the title race.
However, Celtic beat their Old Firm rivals 3-2 and have realistically ensured that they will retain the title weeks before the end of the season.
The gap between Celtic and Rangers now stands at 12 points at a time when Celtic have won 27 of 29 matches in the top flight this campaign, yet Ange Postecoglou will demand that Celtic maintain their relentlessly high standards.
Celtic’s three-goal haul at Parkhead has moved them to within two strikes of triple figures. Their 100th goal is a foregone conclusion.
But Postecoglou will be motivated to set as many records as possible to cement a legacy at the club. From Kilmarnock’s perspective, they will settle for survival in the Scottish Premiership at a time when the battle to avoid relegation could become a three-horse race.
Kilmarnock vs. Celtic Head to head
Both sides have 46 games against each other with hosts taking five wins while visitors with thirty four wins and seven draws.
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14/01/2023Celtic2Kilmarnock0Scottish League Cup
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07/01/2023Celtic2Kilmarnock0Premiership
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02/02/2021Kilmarnock0Celtic5Premiership
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13/12/2020Kilmarnock0Celtic4Premiership
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09/08/2020Celtic2Kilmarnock0Premiership
Kilmarnock Team News
Postecoglou will likely name the same Celtic XI from their win over Rangers. Tomoki Iwata may be given another chance in midfield, but Aaron Mooy is likelier to get the nod. While James McCarthy is ruled out through injury, Reo Hatate and Liel Abada are doubtful.
Kilmarnock's Last 5 Matches
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08/04/2023Aberdeen2Kilmarnock0Premiership
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01/04/2023Kilmarnock2Hearts1Premiership
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18/03/2023Kilmarnock1St. johnstone1Premiership
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10/03/2023Caley Thistle2Kilmarnock1Scottish Cup
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04/03/2023Rangers3Kilmarnock1Premiership
Celtic Team News
Rory McKenzie will serve the second game of his ban for a red card versus Hearts, which means Derek McInnes could settle for going with the same 3-5-1-1 setup he opted for against Aberdeen. Kyle Vassell is a doubt after missing out through injury last time out, while Innes Cameron and Ben Chrisene are also sidelined.
Celtic's Last 5 Matches
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08/04/2023Celtic3Rangers2Premiership
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02/04/2023Ross County0Celtic2Premiership
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18/03/2023Celtic3Hibernian1Premiership
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11/03/2023Hearts0Celtic3Scottish Cup
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08/03/2023Celtic3Hearts1Premiership
Kilmarnock vs. Celtic: Odds and Predictions
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3 Way: Away
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