Kilmarnock - Celtic: Prediction for the second round of the Scottish Premiership - August 9, 2026
In the second round of the Scottish Premiership, Kilmarnock will face Celtic on Sunday, August 9. The match kicks off at 14:30 CET, and I am offering a betting tip for it.
Kilmarnock - Celtic: Match preview
Kilmarnock finished 11th in the table during the regular season of the Scottish Premiership last campaign and had to fight for survival in the Relegation Group. They produced excellent football there, losing just one of their five matches and winning four. They collected 40 points from 38 matches and finished six points clear of the relegation zone. Ahead of the season, they played just two friendly matches, winning both, and then, at the start of the current campaign, played four League Cup matches, winning three. In the new Scottish Premiership season, Kilmarnock faced St Johnstone and suffered a 4-3 defeat.
Celtic once again claimed the Scottish title last season, doing so in dramatic fashion by beating Hearts and finishing two points ahead of them. The Hoops also won the Scottish Cup, securing another domestic double. Before the season, Celtic played four friendly matches and failed to win any of them: three draws and one defeat. However, they began their new Premiership campaign with a 1-0 victory over Dundee. Up next is another league fixture, followed by a League Cup match and the start of their UEFA Champions League qualifying campaign.
Match facts and H2H
- Kilmarnock have lost their last two matches.
- Celtic have won just one of their last five matches.
- Celtic have scored at least one goal in 14 consecutive matches.
- Celtic won their fifth consecutive league title last season.
- Celtic beat Kilmarnock 3-2 in their most recent meeting.
Expected lineups
- Kilmarnock: Stryjek; Brandon, Brown, Stanger, Schjonning-Larsen; Kiltie, Rice, O'Hara, Cleescenco; Owen, Hugill
- Celtic: Sinisalo; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Tierney; Engels, McGregor; Duran, Nygren, Hyun-Jun; Hogh
Prediction
Celtic have made a strong start to the new season and will be looking to win the title once again. They are clearly stronger than their opponents, and I am offering a bet on Celtic to win.
