Match Kilmarnock vs Celtic August 9, 2026 — Result and Stats on Prognosist

Post-match · 90 sec read

AI picks BTTS No at 2.19 — +14.8% better than the market.

Celtic enter this clash with clear momentum, riding a winning streak against a struggling Kilmarnock side fresh off a loss. The away team’s recent form and historical dominance suggest they hold the tactical upper hand, likely controlling possession and pressing high. Expect a compact defensive block from Kilmarnock, aiming to frustrate Celtic’s attacking rhythm.

Celtic’s confidence and sharper attack
Kilmarnock’s defensive resilience at home
Moderate pace hinted by odds favoring under 3.5 goals

P Recap generated by AI · 6 markets graded

Pick of the night · settled · BTTS No

BTTS No @ 2.19 ✗ Lost

AI 52% Implied 46% −1.00u

−100%

ROI on stake

⛀ Lineups

KIL 4-3-1-2 · CEL 4-2-3-1

KIL · 4-3-1-2 4-2-3-1 · CEL

10 John-Jules

📊 Statistics

KIL 1 – 5 CEL

36%

Possession (%)

64%

0.86

Expected Goals (xG) expected goals

5.65

Total Shots

Shots on Target

Shots off Target

Shots Inside Box

Corner Kicks

Offsides

Fouls

81%

Pass Accuracy (%)

91%

Yellow Cards

Goalkeeper Saves

Match recap

Celtic won 5–1 away at Kilmarnock. At half-time it was 0–3.

In possession, the visitors ran the game with 64% of the ball. For accuracy, the visitors completed 91% of their passes. On the balance of chances, the visitors held the expected-goals edge, 5.65 to 0.86. In attack, the visitors carried the greater threat — 33 shots to 10, 16 on target. At the back, the hosts leaned on their goalkeeper for 11 saves.

Model audit for this match: of 11 graded markets, 5 landed and 6 missed, for a net -3.09 units (Brier 0.207).

⚖ Bet recap · markets settled

11 · 5 W · 6 L

Market	Odds	Closed	AI	Result	P/L · 1u
Under 3.5	1.73	—	66%	Lost	−1.00	Miss
Under 2.5	2.64	—	46%	Lost	−1.00	Miss
BTTS No	2.19	—	52%	Lost	−1.00	Miss
BTTS Yes	1.67	—	48%	Cashed	+0.67	Cashed
Over 3.5	2.20	—	34%	Cashed	+1.20	Cashed
Double Chance 1X	2.96	—	39%	Lost	−1.00	Miss
Home Win	7.27	—	19%	Lost	−1.00	Miss
Away Win	1.42	—	61%	Cashed	+0.42	Cashed
Double Chance X2	1.12	—	81%	Cashed	+0.12	Cashed
Over 2.5	1.50	—	54%	Cashed	+0.50	Cashed
Draw	4.95	—	20%	Lost	−1.00	Miss
Total · 11 markets @ 1u each	—	—	—	5 W · 6 L	−3.09u	−28% ROI