Kilmarnock - Celtic betting tips and odds

There is a big reason why Kilmarnock are given 9.50 to win this game. They stand little to no chance emerging victorious against Celtic and anything but their defeat would be considered a miracle.

Most bookies and expert opinions agree that Celtic should record a decisive victory here. It’s a fairly one-sided matchup overall, and they are hard favourites despite playing as the away team.

Despite a home-field advantage in the previous round, Kilmarnock suffered a narrow 2:3 defeat. They were leading at the 45-minute mark, but St. Johnstone overwhelmed them before the end, just as most predictions agreed they would.

Celtic were slight favourites at odds of 2.40 for their previous home match, but that didn’t seem to matter in the end. They lost 1:2 to St. Mirren after some concessions in the first half that they never managed to overcome.

The first step Kilmarnock need to make to improve is to shore up their defences. With more than 5 goals conceded over the last 3 matches, it seems to be the main aspect of play holding them back.

It’s clear that Celtic are the favourites in this matchup, and they have the numbers to back that up. They faced Kilmarnock earlier this season and snagged a decisive victory which they’ll be looking to repeat.

An Under 2.5 Goals bet is an easy tip to offer – it’s a fairly probable outcome with betting odds priced at a comfortable 2.30. More importantly, though, the betting value it offers is surprisingly solid.