FootyMAD's Kilmarnock match preview

Last updated : 29 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Kilmarnock v Hibernian fixture

Hibernian face a trip to Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 87 games played, Hibees have recorded 29 wins, and Kilmarnock have come away with 40 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2004, with Kilmarnock running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 07 AugHibernian0 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2003/2004Sat 24 AprKilmarnock2 - 0HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sat 10 AprHibernian3 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2003/2004Sat 24 JanKilmarnock0 - 2HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sat 25 OctHibernian3 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2002/2003Sat 05 AprKilmarnock6 - 2HibernianSPL
2002/2003Sat 21 DecKilmarnock2 - 1HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Killie in those games, with 9 conceded.

The Hibees have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Kilmarnock's 16 points from 11 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position. Hibernian find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 18 points they have accumulated from 11 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock621310117
Hibernian641110513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hibernian are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Kilmarnock. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock No sequences of note
Hibernian Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.