Finished 1 0 Hibernian - Kilmarnock Scotland Premiership - Easter Road
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Hibernian welcome Kilmarnock to Easter Road on Saturday afternoon for an SPL clash between two sides who have enjoyed differing starts to the season. Kilmarnock are punching above their weight and are currently inside the top four while Hibernian are just four points clear of St. Johnstone at the foot of the table. Ahead of the match, here are some free football betting tips to weigh up before kick off.
Hibernian vs Kilmarnock prediction & free betting tips
Hibernian are currently on a winless run of seven games in all competitions which makes it difficult to back them for a victory here despite them being at home. Kilmarnock have been in better form than their opponents this season, however, they do struggle on the road.
Draw
- Hibernian have drawn five of their last six league matches.
- Kilmarnock aren't as good away from home and have picked up just one point in their last four league away games.
- The last meeting between the two sides ended in a 2-2 draw.
Hibernian to score first
- Hibernian have scored more goals than Kilmarnock this season (17-15).
- Hibernian have gone 1-0 ahead in their last two matches.
- Kilmarnock have conceded the first goal in their last three away matches.
Kilmarnock vs Hibernian Odds, H2H Stats, and Recent Form
16/09/23 Scotland Premiership Scotland Kilmarnock Hibernian 2 2 03/09/23 Scotland Premiership Scotland Hibernian Kilmarnock 0 0 18/02/23 Scotland Premiership Scotland Hibernian Kilmarnock 2 0 12/11/22 Scotland Premiership Scotland Kilmarnock Hibernian 1 0 03/09/22 Scotland Premiership Scotland Hibernian Kilmarnock 1 0 25/11/23 Scotland Premiership Scotland Ross County Kilmarnock 0 0 D 11/11/23 Scotland Premiership Scotland Hibernian Kilmarnock 1 0 L 04/11/23 Scotland Premiership Scotland Motherwell Kilmarnock 0 1 W 01/11/23 Scotland Premiership Scotland St Johnstone Kilmarnock 2 1 L 29/10/23 Scotland Premiership Scotland Aberdeen Kilmarnock 0 2 W 25/11/23 Scotland Premiership Scotland Dundee Hibernian 1 2 W 11/11/23 Scotland Premiership Scotland Kilmarnock Hibernian 0 1 W 08/11/23 Scotland Premiership Scotland St Mirren Hibernian 2 2 D 04/11/23 Scotland League Cup SLC Aberdeen Hibernian 1 0 L 31/10/23 Scotland Premiership Scotland Ross County Hibernian 2 2 D Head to Head
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Hibernian odds: 26/25 (2.04) – 49%
Draw odds: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
Kilmarknock odds: 23/10 (2.75) – 30.3%
The bookmakers believe that the probability of a Herbinian win (49%) is higher than a draw or Kilmarnock victory. Much of this will be down to Kilmarnock's away record, however, it does seem a little lopsided when you consider Hibernian haven't won a game in so long.
Hibernian vs Kilmarnock lineups and latest team news
Hibernian
Hibernian manager, Nick Montgomery managed his first game for the club against Kilmarnock two months ago in a match that finished 2-2 and things haven't really got much better than that for him and his side since that opening draw.
A victory here would relieve some early pressure on Montgomery although there is a feeling that Hibernian have been unlucky on a few occasions this season. Hibernian will be without Cadden, Hoyles-Dale and McKirdy for this one with all three nursing injuries.
Predicted Line-Up:
Marshall – Whittaker, Fish, Bushiri, Obita – Youann, Levitt, Newell, Tavares – Campbell, Vente
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes has exceeded all expectations so far this season and has his team currently pushing for a European spot in the SPL. Last season, they were embroiled in a relegation dogfight and ended up finishing 10th in the league table and they already look far too good to repeat that sort of performance this time around.
In their last fixture, Kilmarnock beat Motherwell thanks to a goal from substitute Innes Cameron. The forward came on for Kyle Vassell early on in the first half and is expected to start this game as a reward for his heroic winner. In terms of injuries, Vassell remains a doubt for the away team while Magennis and Ndaba are certainties to miss out.
Predicted Line-Up:
Dennis – Mayo, Wright, Findlay, Deas – Armstrong, Watson, Lyons, Kennedy – Watkins, Cameron.
Starting lineups
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
