FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 05 March 2010 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 54 and win only 19 of the 96 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, the The Hibees carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 12 DecKilmarnock1 - 1HibernianSPL
2009/2010Sat 17 OctHibernian1 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2008/2009Sat 14 FebKilmarnock1 - 1HibernianSPL
2008/2009Sat 27 DecHibernian2 - 4KilmarnockSPL
2008/2009Sat 09 AugKilmarnock1 - 0HibernianSPL
2007/2008Sat 15 MarHibernian2 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2007/2008Wed 26 DecKilmarnock2 - 1HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, In this time, The Hibees have rattled up an impressive 18 goals, and conceded 6.

In complete contrast to Hibernian, Kilmarnock are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 1 goals have been registered in this time, with 3 leaked at the wrong end.

Hibernian lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 44 points from their 27 games so far. Kilmarnock see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 26 points from their 27 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian61239135
Kilmarnock64119413

FootyMad's prediction ...

This promises to be an excellent test for the in-form Killie, but one which I believe will end in stalemate. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Kilmarnock No win in the 2 most recent games.