FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 14 March 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hibernian v Kilmarnock fixture

Kilmarnock face a trip to Hibernian at Easter Road Stadium 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 52 and win only 18 of the 93 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4 - 1 thriller, 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:
2007/2008Wed 26 DecKilmarnock2 - 1HibernianSPL
2007/2008Sat 29 SepHibernian4 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2006/2007Sat 05 MayHibernian0 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2006/2007Sun 18 MarKilmarnock1 - 5HibernianSLGC
2006/2007Mon 15 JanKilmarnock0 - 2HibernianSPL
2006/2007Sat 04 NovHibernian2 - 2KilmarnockSPL
2006/2007Sat 05 AugKilmarnock2 - 1HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Hibees in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Hibernian, Kilmarnock are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Killie have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hibernian's 44 points from 29 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. Kilmarnock are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 28 points from 29 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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FootyMad's prediction ...

Killie are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Hibernian. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Kilmarnock Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.