History of the Heart of Midlothian v Kilmarnock fixture
Kilmarnock face a trip to Heart of Midlothian at Tynecastle 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 66 and win only 25 of the 121 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tynecastle was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Scottish Premier match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Wed 26 Dec | Kilmarnock | 1 - 0 | Hearts | Scottish Premier |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 29 Sep | Hearts | 1-3 | Kilmarnock | Scottish Premier |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 11 Feb | Kilmarnock | 1 - 1 | Hearts | Scottish Premier |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 29 Oct | Hearts | 0 - 1 | Kilmarnock | Scottish Premier |
| 2011/2012 | Sun 21 Aug | Kilmarnock | 0 - 0 | Hearts | Scottish Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 30 Apr | Kilmarnock | 2 - 2 | Hearts | Scottish Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 05 Mar | Hearts | 0 - 2 | Kilmarnock | Scottish Premier |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Heart of Midlothian have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.
Kilmarnock have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Killie's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.
Heart of Midlothian are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 30 points from 25 matches.
Kilmarnock lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 33 from their 26 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Midlothian | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 6 |
| Kilmarnock | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
With Kilmarnock only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Tynecastle will be a good result. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Heart of Midlothian | Unbeaten in the last 4 home games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Kilmarnock | Not won in previous 5 away matches. 4 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here