FootyMAD's Kilmarnock match preview

Last updated : 20 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Kilmarnock v Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Sunday afternoon, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the The Bhoys have winning an impressive 54 games, and losing 20.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2008, where Celtic annihilated the The Bhoys 1 - 5 in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 02 FebKilmarnock1 - 5CelticSFAC
2007/2008Sat 19 JanCeltic1 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2007/2008Sat 03 NovKilmarnock1 - 2CelticSPL
2007/2008Sun 05 AugCeltic0 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2006/2007Sun 22 AprKilmarnock1 - 2CelticSPL
2006/2007Tue 02 JanCeltic2 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2006/2007Sun 29 OctKilmarnock1 - 2CelticSPL

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Killie in those games, with 3 conceded.

Celtic's away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the The Bhoys, and 6 goals against.

Kilmarnock find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 10 points they have accumulated from 5 games. Celtic sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 10 points from their 5 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock64117213
Celtic632111711

FootyMad's prediction ...

Celtic are certainly at their peak on the road, though your FootyMad panel sees this as a stern test, and one from which they may have to settle for a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Celtic Undefeated in last 5 away games.