FM Preview: Kilmarnock v Celtic 19 Sep 2010

Last updated : 18 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Kilmarnock v Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Kilmarnock at Rugby Park at lunchtime on Sunday, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the The Bhoys have winning an impressive 58 games, and losing 21.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was in March this year as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 3 winners in a Scottish Cup game.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010 Sat 27 Mar Celtic 3 - 1 Kilmarnock SPL
2009/2010 Sat 13 Mar Kilmarnock 0 - 3 Celtic SFAC
2009/2010 Tue 02 Feb Kilmarnock 1 - 0 Celtic SPL
2009/2010 Sat 31 Oct Celtic 3 - 0 Kilmarnock SPL
2008/2009 Wed 04 Mar Kilmarnock 1 - 2 Celtic SPL
2008/2009 Wed 12 Nov Celtic 3 - 0 Kilmarnock SPL
2008/2009 Wed 29 Oct Kilmarnock 1 - 3 Celtic SLGC

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Killie in those games, with 6 conceded.

The Bhoys have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The Bhoys's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Kilmarnock have picked up just 6 points from their 4 games so far. Celtic are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 4 games giving them a return of 12 points.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides: P W D L F A P
Kilmarnock 6 3 1 2 10 6 10
Celtic 6 5 0 1 11 4 15

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Bhoys's decent recent efforts out on the road should see them narrowly take the spoils from the match with Kilmarnock, believes the FootyMad team. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock 4 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Celtic 12 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 24 outings ago.