FM Preview: Hamilton Academical v Kilmarnock 29 Jan 2011

Last updated : 28 January 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hamilton Academical v Kilmarnock fixture

Kilmarnock face a trip to Hamilton Academical at New Douglas Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 68 games played, Killie have recorded 15 wins, and Hamilton Ac. have come away with 33 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw 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:
2010/2011Wed 10 NovKilmarnock3 - 0Hamilton Ac.SPL
2010/2011Sat 25 SepHamilton Ac.2 - 2KilmarnockSPL
2009/2010Sat 17 AprHamilton Ac.3 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2009/2010Wed 24 MarKilmarnock1 - 2Hamilton Ac.SPL
2009/2010Tue 26 JanHamilton Ac.0 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2009/2010Sat 15 AugKilmarnock3 - 0Hamilton Ac.SPL
2008/2009Sat 02 MayHamilton Ac.2 - 1KilmarnockSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hamilton Academical have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 in the wrong end.

The away form of Kilmarnock however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Killie, and 8 goals against.

Hamilton Ac. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 20 games have yielded only 13 points. Kilmarnock's total of 32 points from their 22 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hamilton Ac.6132476
Kilmarnock6222888

FootyMad's prediction ...

Killie have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from New Douglas Park with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hamilton Ac. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Kilmarnock 4 games since last away draw.
No win in the 4 most recent games.