FootyMAD's Kilmarnock match preview

Last updated : 03 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hibernian v Kilmarnock fixture

Hibernian prepare to entertain Kilmarnock at Easter Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Hibees are clearly on top, having won 51 and lost only 17 of the 90 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2006, the The Hibees carving out a narrow 2-1 victory 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:
2006/2007Sat 05 AugKilmarnock2 - 1HibernianSPL
2005/2006Sun 07 MayKilmarnock3 - 1HibernianSPL
2005/2006Wed 05 AprHibernian2-1KilmarnockSPL
2005/2006Mon 02 JanKilmarnock2 - 2HibernianSPL
2005/2006Sat 15 OctHibernian4 - 2KilmarnockSPL
2004/2005Sat 22 JanHibernian3 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2004/2005Sat 30 OctKilmarnock3 - 1HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. In this time, The Hibees have rattled up an impressive 17 goals, and conceded 5.

Kilmarnock's away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The Killie's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 15 points from their 12 games played so far, Kilmarnock's 18 points from 12 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian62131367
Kilmarnock63127910

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hibernian are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Kilmarnock will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Kilmarnock 9 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.