Hibernian will play their first home match of the new Scottish Premiership season this weekend when they take on Kilmarnock at Easter Road.
The hosts finished third last season, and while there is little chance of them pushing for a top-two finish this time around, they would consider another third-placed finish a success.
As part of this week's round of Scottish Premiership betting tips, check out our Hibernian vs Kilmarnock prediction below.
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Hibernian vs Kilmarnock prediction: Hibs to win to nil
Key stats
- Hibernian's last seven wins over Kilmarnock have all been won without conceding a goal.
- Kilmarnock's last four losses have come without scoring a goal.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in four of Hibernian's last five games.
Correct score prediction: Hibernian 2-0 Kilmarnock
Hibernian are a superior team to Kilmarnock, and the fact that the match is their first at Easter Road this season, the incentive to win is extremely high. Kilmarnock looked open at the back last week and if Livingston can score two goals against them, then there is no reason why Hibernian can't.
Pre-game odds and win probability: A tough match to call
- HOME: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Hibernian vs Livingston odds suggest that the hosts should walk away with all three points on Sunday, something we a agree with. Ladbrokes have made Hibs the odds-on favourites, and have given them a 58.8% chance of winning the match, while Kilmarnock have been given a 21.7% chance of victory.
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Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Hibs
Hibernian are currently in a good run of form in matches against Kilmarnock, boasting a seven-match unbeaten run. That run has included its fair share of draws though, with five of the seven finishing all square. In last season's corresponding fixture at Easter Road, Hibs ran out as 1-0 winners.
Scotland Premiership 15/03/25
Kilmarnock
Hibernian
Scotland Premiership 29/12/24
Hibernian
Kilmarnock
Scotland Premiership 01/09/24
Kilmarnock
Hibernian
Scotland Premiership 27/01/24
Kilmarnock
Hibernian
Scotland Premiership 11/11/23
Hibernian
Kilmarnock
Hibernian preview: Looking to build on a postive start
As things stand, Hibernian are in a strong position in their Europa Conference League qualifier against Partizan, and have a 100% record in the league, so they coudn't have asked for a much better start to the new season. For this match, they remain without Joe Newell, who has been out injured since suffering a groin injury last December.
Predicted Lineup: Smith (GK), O'Hora, Kiranga, Iredale, Cadden, Mulligan, Levitt, Obita, Hoilett, Bowie, McGrath
Scotland Premiership 10/05/25
L
Celtic
3
Hibernian
1
Scotland Premiership 03/05/25
W
Dundee Utd
1
Hibernian
3
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
L
Aberdeen
1
Hibernian
0
Scotland Premiership 13/04/25
W
Dundee
0
Hibernian
4
Scotland Premiership 05/04/25
W
Rangers
0
Hibernian
2
Kilmarnock preview: Suffering suspension woes already
There may have only been one round of Scottish Premiership matches so far, but Kilmarnock are already without one player due to suspension after George Stranger was sent off last weekend. Killie are also expected to be without Djenairo and Kyle Magennis due to injury problems.
Predicted Lineup: Stryjek (GK), Brandon, Lyons, Mayo, Brannan, Polworth, Lowery, Watson, Kiltie, McKenzie, Dackers
Scotland Premiership 10/05/25
W
Dundee
2
Kilmarnock
3
Scotland Premiership 03/05/25
W
St Johnstone
0
Kilmarnock
2
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
W
Ross County
0
Kilmarnock
2
Scotland Premiership 12/04/25
L
Celtic
5
Kilmarnock
1
Scotland Premiership 05/04/25
W
Motherwell
0
Kilmarnock
2
Player to watch: Kieron Bowie
Kieron Bowie had a dream start to his second season with Hibs last weekend as he scored both goals in the club's 2-0 win against Dundee. The former Northampton man is already one-third of the way to matching his tally last season of six, in what was an injury-ravaged campaign. Can he build on his current momentum on Sunday?