FM Preview: Kilmarnock v Hibernian 14 Aug 2011

Last updated : 13 August 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Kilmarnock v Hibernian fixture

Kilmarnock prepare to entertain Hibernian at Rugby Park at lunchtime on Sunday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 99 games played, Killie have recorded 47 wins, and Hibernian have come away with 31 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Rugby Park was less than a year ago, in December 2010, the Killie carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 12 Feb Hibernian 2 - 1 Kilmarnock Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 18 Dec Kilmarnock 2-1 Hibernian Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 16 Oct Hibernian 2 - 1 Kilmarnock Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Wed 22 Sep Kilmarnock 3 - 1 Hibernian Scottish League Cup
2009/2010 Sat 06 Mar Hibernian 1 - 0 Kilmarnock Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 12 Dec Kilmarnock 1 - 1 Hibernian Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 17 Oct Hibernian 1 - 0 Kilmarnock Scottish Premier

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Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock need to improve on their recent home record of just 3 draws from the previous six. While Killie have scored 4, a worringly large 14 have been leaked at the other end.

Hibernian's away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the The Hibees have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Kilmarnock see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 2 points from their 2 games played so far,

Hibernian lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 3 from their 2 games so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Kilmarnock 6 0 4 2 5 11 4
Hibernian 6 1 0 5 3 10 3

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Rugby Park for the Killie and the Madmen are unable to see past Hibernian claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Kilmarnock Failed to win in previous 6 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 10 most recent games.
Hibernian 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.

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