The match of 17th round between Celtic и Kilmarnock took place at Celtic Park on 8 December 2018, Saturday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (23 September 2018) and ended with the victory of Kilmarnock with a score 2-1.
League table
The teams are close in the league table, the difference between their points is only 1 point. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
Celtic is in the TOP-4 with 30 points. This is the 14th of 22 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (Celtic can score 24 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 1 point (24 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with Celtic and can score 21 points. The goal difference is 31:7. In addition, the Celtic offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament. Celtic has the best defensive record in the league.
Kilmarnock is the leader of the tournament with 31 points. This is the 16th of 22 team game in the tournament.
The nearest pursuer is 1 point lower and has the opportunity to score 24 points additionally. The goal difference is 24:12. The Kilmarnock defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Celtic Stats
The team scored 27 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 9 wins, zero draws and 1 loss. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 24-6. The average number of goals is 2.4. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.2.
Kilmarnock Stats
The team scored 18 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 5 wins, 3 draws и 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 14-11. The average number of goals is 1.4. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.7.