Kilmarnock vs Celtic FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 April

Kilmarnock

L D W L L

11th place in Scottish Premier League

1-4

16/04/2023 07:00

Celtic FC

W W W W W

1st place in Scottish Premier League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Kilmarnock vs Celtic FC on 16 April 2023 (kick-off: 07:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Kilmarnock vs Celtic FC preview before placing your bet.

Kilmarnock are currently 11th with 31 points after 33 matches.
Celtic FC sit 1st with 92 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Celtic FC to win with probability 78%.
Head-to-head history favors Celtic FC, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Kilmarnock have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

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Coef.

Score.

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Weather

07:00

2023-04-16

Kilmarnock vs Celtic FC - Prediction & Odds

Kilmarnock

Celtic FC

2023-04-16 07:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/04/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Celtic FC	92	33	30	2	1	103	25	78
02 Glasgow Rangers	79	33	25	4	4	81	34	47
03 Aberdeen	53	33	17	2	14	52	52	0
04 Heart of Midlothian	48	33	14	6	13	56	49	7
05 Hibernian	44	33	13	5	15	49	52	-3
06 Saint Mirren	44	33	12	8	13	38	49	-11
07 Livingston	42	33	12	6	15	33	52	-19
08 Motherwell	37	33	10	7	16	44	48	-4
09 Saint Johnstone	33	33	9	6	18	34	54	-20
10 Dundee United	31	33	8	7	18	36	58	-22
11 Kilmarnock	31	33	8	7	18	29	58	-29
12 Ross County	27	33	7	6	20	28	52	-24

Head To Head

14/01/2023 13:30

Celtic FC

2 - 0

Kilmarnock

SCO LC

07/01/2023 11:00

Celtic FC

2 - 0

Kilmarnock

SCO PR

14/08/2022 07:00

Kilmarnock

0 - 5

Celtic FC

SCO PR

02/02/2021 15:45

Kilmarnock

0 - 4

Celtic FC

SCO PR

13/12/2020 11:00

Celtic FC

2 - 0

Kilmarnock

SCO PR

09/08/2020 11:30

Kilmarnock

1 - 1

Celtic FC

SCO PR

Kilmarnock

Draw

17%

Celtic FC

83%

Kilmarnock Last 6 matches

08/04/2023 10:00

Aberdeen 2 - 0 Kilmarnock SCO PR

01/04/2023 10:00

Kilmarnock 2 - 1 Heart of Midlothian SCO PR

18/03/2023 11:00

Kilmarnock 1 - 1 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

10/03/2023 15:45

Inverness 2 - 1 Kilmarnock SCOFAC

04/03/2023 11:00

Glasgow Rangers 3 - 1 Kilmarnock SCO PR

25/02/2023 11:00

Kilmarnock 1 - 1 Motherwell SCO PR

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Celtic FC

08/04/2023 07:30

Celtic FC 3 - 2 Glasgow Rangers SCO PR

02/04/2023 07:00

Ross County 0 - 2 Celtic FC SCO PR

18/03/2023 11:00

Celtic FC 3 - 1 Hibernian SCO PR

11/03/2023 08:15

Heart of Midlothian 0 - 3 Celtic FC SCOFAC

08/03/2023 15:45

Celtic FC 3 - 1 Heart of Midlothian SCO PR

05/03/2023 08:00

Saint Mirren 1 - 5 Celtic FC SCO PR

Win

100%

Draw

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Premier Leagu...

Played games

Kilmarnock

Celtic FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.37

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.37

Scored

Avg. per game

3.05

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.74

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

16 (84%)3 (16%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

19 (100%)0 (0%)

Kilmarnock

Recent matches

Celtic FC

Under /Over

(74%)14 5(26%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(100%)19 0(0%)

Under /Over

(32%)6 13(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(68%)13 6(32%)

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)10 9(47%)

/Yes

(63%)12 7(37%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)11 8(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Kilmarnock

Celtic FC

Shots

Kilmarnock

Total shots

13.11 avg / game

Blocked

63 total

Avg. 4.50

Celtic FC

Total shots

19.11 avg / game

Blocked

64 total

Avg. 4.00

Kilmarnock Pass Celtic FC

Total passes

6041

Avg. 318 / game

Accurate

64%

Ball possession

44%

Total passes

12927

Avg. 680 / game

Accurate

88%

Ball possession

71%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Kilmarnock

Played games

Celtic FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.42

4.32

Corners

160

8.42

26.05

495

Throw-ins

463

24.37

1.74

Offsides

2.47

2.89

GK saves

1.37

Kilmarnock

DISCIPLINARY

Celtic FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.11

1.16

0.16

0.11

12.53

238

Fouls

195

10.26

14.58

277

Tackles

262

13.79

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How We Build the Kilmarnock vs Celtic FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Kilmarnock vs Celtic FC on 16 April 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Scottish Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Kilmarnock vs Celtic FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Kilmarnock's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Celtic FC's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Scottish Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Scottish Premier League standings and the Scottish Premier League form table to understand exactly where Kilmarnock and Celtic FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Scottish Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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