FootyMAD's Kilmarnock match preview

Last updated : 08 August 2008 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 94 games played, The Hibees have recorded 31 wins, and Kilmarnock have come away with 44 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2007, the Killie 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:
2007/2008Sat 15 MarHibernian2 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2007/2008Wed 26 DecKilmarnock2 - 1HibernianSPL
2007/2008Sat 29 SepHibernian4 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2006/2007Sat 05 MayHibernian0 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2006/2007Sun 18 MarKilmarnock1 - 5HibernianSLGC
2006/2007Mon 15 JanKilmarnock0 - 2HibernianSPL
2006/2007Sat 04 NovHibernian2 - 2KilmarnockSPL

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Killie, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to Kilmarnock, Hibernian are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. The Hibees have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.



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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock6222568
Hibernian6123475

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 Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Hibernian Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.