FootyMAD's Heart of Midlothian match preview

Last updated : 26 October 2007 By Footymad Previewer
Footymad preview
History of the Kilmarnock v Heart of Midlothian fixture

Kilmarnock prepare to entertain Heart of Midlothian at Rugby Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 98 games played, Killie have recorded 45 wins, and Hearts have come away with 27 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Rugby Park was less than a year ago, in May 2007, the Killie carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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:
2006/2007Sun 20 MayKilmarnock1-0HeartsSPL
2006/2007Sat 07 AprHearts1 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2006/2007Sat 30 DecKilmarnock0 - 0HeartsSPL
2006/2007Sat 21 OctHearts0 - 2KilmarnockSPL
2005/2006Sat 15 AprHearts2 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2005/2006Sat 21 JanKilmarnock1 - 0HeartsSPL
2005/2006Sat 07 JanHearts2 - 1KilmarnockSFAC

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. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The Jambo's have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Kilmarnock see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 13 points from their 10 games played so far, Hearts see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 14 points from their 10 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock61326106
Hearts6402171112

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Kilmarnock's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Hearts. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Hearts 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.