FootyMAD's Heart of Midlothian match preview

Last updated : 04 April 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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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 99 games played, Killie have recorded 46 wins, and Hearts have come away with 27 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Rugby Park was earlier this season, with Kilmarnock running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 05 JanHearts1 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2007/2008Sat 27 OctKilmarnock3-1HeartsSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Killie's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

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

Kilmarnock are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 32 points from 32 matches. Hearts see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 41 points from their 32 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock631210810
Hearts63216511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Killie. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock Won 3 successive home games.
9 games since last home draw.
Hearts Undefeated in last 3 away games.
5 games since last defeat.