Postmatch editorial
Celtic made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Kilmarnock 1-5 Celtic. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Luke McCowan scored 75' for Celtic.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Celtic led Shots on target 6-16. Celtic also shaded Total shots 10-33.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Celtic the favourite at 73.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Celtic
73.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
CelticKilmarnock
Celtic
6
16
Total shots
CelticKilmarnock
Celtic
10
33
Possession
CelticKilmarnock
Celtic
36%
64%