Kilmarnock vs Celtic Prediction: Celtic won’t drop points

In the 2023-24 Scottish Premiership season, Celtic will travel to Kilmarnock on Sunday in an effort to maintain their perfect start to the season. After going three matches without a victory, the hosts finally broke their losing streak in the middle of the week. 

Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock secured three crucial points in midweek with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Aberdeen, courtesy of David Watson's 92nd-minute goal. The team's resilience and ability to push until the very end of the match showcased a positive trait, and it will be vital as they prepare to face the current league leaders in their upcoming fixture. Kilmarnock has experienced inconsistency in the first half of the campaign, reflecting their midtable position. However, a positive run during the winter months could propel them up the division.

A win in the upcoming match against the league leaders could potentially lift Kilmarnock to third place, provided other results align in their favor, providing valuable momentum for the squad. Nevertheless, they will need to deliver a stronger performance than their last encounter with Celtic in the league, which ended in a 3-1 victory for the Hoops.

Celtic

Brendan Rodgers anticipates a continuation of the high-quality performances from his team, as seen in their recent match and throughout the season, to maintain Celtic's unbeaten start. The club has not suffered a defeat in their first 16 matches in the Scottish Premiership, creating an eight-point lead over their closest rivals. Responding effectively to a loss in the Champions League group stage, Celtic secured back-to-back wins in the league, with the latest being a commanding 4-1 victory over Hibernian in midweek. Luis Palma and Matt O'Riley found the net, while Oh Hyeon-gyu scored twice.

This attacking prowess is reflective of Celtic's season-long performance, with no team in the division having scored more goals. It highlights the significant offensive threat they pose, setting the stage for an impactful display in their upcoming match.

Expert Betting Tips

Kilmarnock may not have maintained consistent form this season, but they have demonstrated the ability to cause upsets and present a resilient challenge to their opponents. Despite the likelihood of a competitive game from the hosts, the superior quality of Celtic should be sufficient to secure a favorable outcome in this encounter.

• However, the preference would be to Bet on Over 2.5 Match Goals at 1.73 odds (1xbet).
• A BTTS-Yes also sounds very enticing for 1.66 odds (Betway)
• Either side can deliver here as the three points from this match can ascertain a complete recovery for both sides. Also, We’d urge a Bet on a Hanoi FC to keep the win at home at 1.75 odds (Bet365)

Good luck!

Disclaimer: Odds are subject to change at any given point in time.