Kilmarnock vs Celtic
2nd February 1945hrs
Football – Scotland – Scottish Premiership
Pick 2-0 Away Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 11/2 odds taken 1712 GMT, Monday 1 February
With the pressure really starting to mount on Neil Lennon’s shoulders, the Celtic boss could really do with all three points in midweek. On Tuesday night, the struggling Celts travel to Rugby Park to face managerless Kilmarnock in Scottish Premiership action. Will the Bhoys bounce back from defeat to St Mirren last time out? Despite their poor form, Celtic are the clear favourites to get the win in East Ayrshire.
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Kilmarnock Preview – Can Managerless Killie cause an upset?
Kilmarnock are looking for a new manager after Alex Dyer left his post following the defeat to St Johnstone at the weekend. It was a topsy-turvy game at Rugby Park, but the away team left with a 3-2 victory. That was Killie’s third straight Premiership loss.
Kilmarnock have struggled over the last couple of months, winning just two of their last 11 Premiership matches. Eight of those 11 have ended in defeat, with the club from East Ayrshire taking just seven points from the last 33 on offer.
As a result of their woeful form, Kilmarnock find themselves languishing down in ninth spot in the table, just five points above bottom club Hamilton Academical. Overall, Killie have suffered 15 league losses, drawn three times and picked up seven wins.
Kilmarnock have won just one of their last five at home, and the bookies have them as the big 8/1 underdogs to win this one.
Celtic Preview – Will the Bhoys return to Glasgow with maximum points?
Neil Lennon’s time at Celtic looks to be coming to an end. The Bhoys have played second fiddle to fierce rivals Rangers this term, with the champions a whopping 23 points behind Steven Gerrard’s men. The Hoops have won just 14 of their 24 league matches, drawing seven and losing three of the other ten.
Celtic have picked up only one win from their last six Premiership games. Since winning four in a row in December, the Bhoys have started 2021 by taking just six points from a possible 18. Last weekend, Lennon’s side were beaten at home by St Mirren.
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Celtic have not won on the road since Boxing Day. Even though they are in dreadful form by their high standards, the Glasgow giants are the clear favourites in this one, with the bookies pricing the away win at just 2/7.
Kilmarnock vs Celtic Betting Advice
Celtic have taken four points from their two league meetings with Kilmarnock this season. The pair drew 1-1 at Rugby Park back in August, while goals from Mohamed Elyounoussi and Shane Duffy gave the Hoops a 2-0 victory at Celtic Park in December. Killie have won just one of the last ten meetings.
Key Facts – Kilmarnock vs Celtic Betting Tip
- Kilmarnock have lost their last three
- Celtic have won only one of their past six league games
- The Bhoys have not won on the road since Boxing Day
No less than three points will do for struggling Celtic on Tuesday. In truth, the Bhoys should secure an away win, inflicting a fourth consecutive defeat on Kilmarnock in the process. Take a punt on Celtic to beat Killie 2-0 again (11/2).
Mohamed Elyounoussi is having a decent season at Celtic Park, netting 14 league and cup goals for the Hoops. The Norway international opened the scoring when the pair met in Glasgow back in December, and Elyounoussi is available at 6/1 to score first in this one.
The best betting odds for Kilmarnock vs Celtic
Kilmarnock to win: 8/1 at Bet365
Draw: 9/2 at Bet365
Celtic to win: 2/7 at Bet365
