FM Preview: Kilmarnock v Hibernian 18 Dec 2010

Last updated : 17 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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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 98 games played, The Hibees have recorded 31 wins, and Kilmarnock have come away with 46 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Kilmarnock running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners in a Scottish League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 16 OctHibernian2 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2010/2011Wed 22 SepKilmarnock3 - 1HibernianSLGC
2009/2010Sat 06 MarHibernian1 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2009/2010Sat 12 DecKilmarnock1 - 1HibernianSPL
2009/2010Sat 17 OctHibernian1 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2008/2009Sat 14 FebKilmarnock1 - 1HibernianSPL
2008/2009Sat 27 DecHibernian2 - 4KilmarnockSPL

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Hibernian is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the The Hibees have hit 8 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Kilmarnock lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 20 points from their 15 games so far. Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 15 points from their 15 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock641114413
Hibernian6213787

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Killie, as the The Hibees have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock 12 games since last home draw.
Hibernian 12 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.