FootyMAD's Kilmarnock match preview

Last updated : 17 April 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Kilmarnock v Glasgow Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Sunday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 46 of the 94 previous games, with the hosts winning just 20.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where Celtic annihilated the The Bhoys 0 - 5 in a Scottish Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 31 JanCeltic5 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2003/2004Sat 01 NovKilmarnock0 - 5CelticSPL
2002/2003Sun 25 MayKilmarnock0 - 4CelticSPL
2002/2003Sun 13 AprCeltic2 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2002/2003Sun 15 DecKilmarnock1 - 1CelticSPL
2002/2003Sat 28 SepCeltic5 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2001/2002Sat 26 JanKilmarnock0 - 2CelticSFAC

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.

The The Bhoys have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the The Bhoys, and 5 goals against.

Kilmarnock are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 32 points from 32 matches. Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 31 games giving them a return of 87 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock61237125
Celtic6231879

FootyMad's prediction ...

Celtic are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Kilmarnock. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Celtic 4 games since last away draw.