FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 01 January 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Kilmarnock v Hibernian fixture

Kilmarnock prepare to entertain Hibernian at Rugby Park on Monday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 88 games played, Killie have recorded 41 wins, and Hibernian have come away with 29 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Rugby Park was just last season, in October 2004, with Kilmarnock running out comfortable 3-1 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:
2005/2006Sat 15 OctHibernian4 - 2KilmarnockSPL
2004/2005Sat 22 JanHibernian3 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2004/2005Sat 30 OctKilmarnock3-1HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sat 07 AugHibernian0 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2003/2004Sat 24 AprKilmarnock2 - 0HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sat 10 AprHibernian3 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2003/2004Sat 24 JanKilmarnock0 - 2HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 10.

Hibernian have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the The Hibees have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Kilmarnock's 32 points from 20 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. Hibernian are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 37 points from 20 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock641112713
Hibernian62048116

FootyMad's prediction ...

Kilmarnock are not exactly setting the world alight at Rugby Park at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Hibernian in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Hibernian Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 18 outings ago.