Celtic v Kilmarnock: Fascinating match facts as title party nears

Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic face Kilmarnock this afternoon as they look to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat in Perth. Celtic fell to a 1-0 defeat, which means that the Celtic support were deprived of the opportunity to win the league at home this afternoon.

Thanks to One Football, we are able to look at some fascinating facts as Celtic host Killie.

Celtic have only lost one of their last 18 league games against Kilmarnock (W15 D2), a 1–2 defeat away from home in December 2023.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – JANUARY 18: Daizen Maeda of Celtic celebrates scoring hist eam’s second goal during the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Fourth Round match between Celtic and Kilmarnock at Celtic Park on January 18, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

In all competitions, Kilmarnock have only won one of their last 85 away games against Celtic (D18 L66), winning 2–0 in October 2012 under Kenny Shiels.

Celtic have lost three of their last six league games (W3), more than their previous 46 beforehand (W38 D6 L2). The Hoops could lose successive league fixtures for the first time since December 2023 – one of which was against Kilmarnock (1–2).

Derek McInnes and Brendan Rodgers at Celtic Park on 7 August 2024. Celtic v Kilmarnock, Scottish Premiership. Photo Getty Images.

Kilmarnock have picked up just nine points in their 16 away league games this season (W2 D3 L11), the fewest of any Scottish Premiership side. Killie are winless in their last 10 on the road in the competition (D2 L8), losing their last five.

Kilmarnock’s Fraser Murray has scored two goals in his last three Scottish Premiership appearances, as many as his previous 73 beforehand.

Hopefully Celtic can dismiss McInnes’ side and put themselves into the position to win the title after the split. Three points and Rangers dropping points on Sunday could secure the title but fans (and players) will want to win the game on the pitch.