FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 06 August 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Hibernian v Kilmarnock fixture

Kilmarnock face a trip to Hibernian at Easter Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Killie will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 48 and win only 16 of the 86 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2004, with Hibernian running out comfortable 3 - 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:
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
2002/2003Sat 21 SepHibernian2 - 0KilmarnockSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 10.

The away form of Kilmarnock is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Killie have hit 5 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.



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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian62136107
Kilmarnock631212710

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Kilmarnock Not won in previous 9 away matches.