Celtic v Kilmarnock Tips

This is a must-win game for Celtic today after the optimism surrounding Martin O'Neil's return, with wins against Falkirk and Rangers. But they got hammered in the EL in midweek. They need a bounce-back win today as Hearts went 9 points clear.

Celtic, like Rangers, have been underperforming. With them being at home, they are expected to win, which may not come to hand with Kilmarnock having a defensive plan laid out to contain Celtic for the duration of ninety minutes' play. This may see them achieving a point.

Kilmarnock are unbeaten in three of their five away games so far, and they could well land an upset at Celtic as the home side seem to be in crisis by their standards with two defeats in their last three SPL home games. They have had a disastrous run in Europe, and Killie could capitalize.

Celtic won this season 2-1 on the road in the league at Kilmarnock. They remain the top club in Scotland this season as well and recently defeated Rangers 3-1 at home in the cup. I take a minimum of 3 goals being scored here.

Celtic are second in the league at home and have conceded only 2 goals to their opponents (in 5 games). Kilmarnock are coming from two away defeats, and I think they will return home defeated also from Celtic Park.

Kilmarnock have scored in four of their past five visits to Celtic. They have lost four in a row, though, and will travel looking to take something from the game. They can get on the score sheet, though Celtic should win at home.