FootyMAD's Kilmarnock match preview

Last updated : 27 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer

Kilmarnock v CelticHistory of the Celtic v Kilmarnock fixture

Celtic prepare to entertain Killie at home today, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents. The Bhoys have won 80 of the 100 matches the two teams have played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Parkhead was earlier this season, with Celtic running out comfortable 3-0 winners.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
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
2008/2009 Sun 21 Sep Kilmarnock 1 - 3 Celtic SPL

Recent respective form guides

Celtic have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by The Bhoys in those games, with 4 conceded.

The away form of Kilmarnock is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 win and 1 draw from their last six played. Killie have conceded 4 goals in these games, and only hit 1 in reply.

Celtic's total of 57 points from their 30 games sees them still lagging behind Rangers. Kilmarnock are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 26 points from 30 matches.

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Current form guides: P W D L F A P
Celtic 6 4 0 2 9 5 12
Kilmarnock 6 0 1 5 2 10 1

FootyMad's prediction ...

With The Bhoys being in decent shape at home at the moment, I am pleased to predict that this match should result in nothing other than a comfortable home win. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Celtic Won 3 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Kilmarnock Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 5 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.