FootyMAD's Hamilton Academical match preview

Last updated : 22 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Kilmarnock v Hamilton Academical fixture

Kilmarnock are ready to welcome Hamilton Academical to Rugby Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Killie are clearly on top, having won 39 and lost only 8 of the 62 games.

The previous match played between the two at Rugby Park was more than three years back, in August 2004, with Kilmarnock running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Scottish League Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 25 SepHamilton Ac.2 - 0KilmarnockSLGC
2004/2005Tue 24 AugKilmarnock3-0Hamilton Ac.SLGC
1990/1991Mon 09 JulKilmarnock1 - 0Hamilton Ac.SCD1
1990/1991Mon 09 JulHamilton Ac.3 - 1KilmarnockSCD1
1990/1991Mon 09 JulKilmarnock1 - 0Hamilton Ac.SCD1
1987/1988Wed 01 JulKilmarnock1 - 0Hamilton Ac.SCD1
1987/1988Wed 01 JulKilmarnock0 - 2Hamilton Ac.SCD1

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Killie in those games, with 3 conceded.

Hamilton Ac.'s away form is equally impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Accies, and 1 goals against.

Kilmarnock find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 4 points they have accumulated from 2 games. Hamilton Ac. are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 2 games giving them a return of 6 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock63216311
Hamilton Ac.651012316

FootyMad's prediction ...

Kilmarnock are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Hamilton Ac. will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Hamilton Ac. Undefeated in last 6 away games.
14 games since last defeat.