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Kilmarnock vs Celtic prediction

Scottish Premiership · Sun · 12:30 — our model's pick, the best available price and how the market is priced.

Odds and data refreshed Aug 5, 2026 · how we work

Our prediction

Scottish Premiership 🕒 Sun · 12:30
Model lean
Over 3.25 goals
Odds
1.88
ⓘ Model lean, not an official pick — this fixture didn't clear our value threshold, so it isn't counted in the record
ConfidenceValue · 51%
AI Value edge -4.04% · best price at Pinnacle
Bet at Pinnacle

Key factors behind our tip

01

Celtic's 1.43 price implies roughly a 70% chance of victory, marking them as heavy favourites.

02

Kilmarnock at 7.75 are given only around a 13% implied probability of a home win.

03

The draw at 5.1 translates to about a 20% chance, a distant second option behind a Celtic win.

04

The recommended Over 3.25 goals pick carries a negative value edge of -4.09%, so it does not clear the value threshold.

Additional predictions

MarketOddsValue edgeConfidenceAI score
Draw (X) 5.60 +7.2% 19% 57

Model-scored alternatives to the main tip — every market is ranked by value edge and win probability, not by potential payout.

Best odds across bookmakers

OutcomeBest priceBookmakerImplied
Celtic 1.43 Betsson 69.9%
Kilmarnock 7.40 Betfair 13.5%
Draw 5.60 Betfair 17.9%

Kilmarnock vs Celtic: match preview

This Scottish Premiership meeting sees Celtic travel to Kilmarnock as clear favourites in the eyes of the market. At a best price of 1.43, Celtic are priced at roughly a 70% chance of taking all three points, a strong endorsement from bookmakers. Kilmarnock, by contrast, are out at 7.75, implying only around a 13% chance of a home win, while the draw sits at 5.1, or close to 20% in probability terms. The gap between the two sides is substantial and reflected clearly in these odds. Our model's attention turns away from the result and toward the goals market: Over 3.25 goals is available at 1.98 with Pinnacle, carrying a market-implied confidence of about 48%. It is worth noting the value edge here is negative at -4.09%, so this is flagged as an interest pick rather than a strong value play in the Kilmarnock versus Celtic clash.

Verdict: The model leans toward Over 3.25 goals at 1.98, roughly a coin-flip proposition at 48% implied confidence. With a negative value edge of -4.09%, this is a modest-interest angle rather than a standout bet. Treat it cautiously and stake within your normal bankroll limits.

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Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.

Match FAQ

What is the prediction for Kilmarnock vs Celtic?+

Our tip is Over 3.25 goals at odds of 1.88, with a 51% confidence rating.

Who is the favourite for Kilmarnock vs Celtic?+

Celtic are the clear favourites at 1.43, which implies about a 70% chance of winning. Kilmarnock are outsiders at 7.75.

What are the draw odds for this match?+

The draw is priced at 5.1 with Unibet (FR), equating to an implied probability of around 20%.

Is there any value in this fixture?+

No pick cleared our value threshold. The recommended Over 3.25 goals bet at 1.98 actually shows a negative value edge of -4.09%, so it is an interest angle rather than a strong value play.

When does the match kick off?+

Kilmarnock vs Celtic takes place Sun · 12:30 in the Scottish Premiership.