Hibernian FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.
- Hibernian FC 33 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Dallas
- Referee John Beaton
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee David Doig
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Mar | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Feb | Livingston FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Feb | Ross County FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug | Hibernian FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Mar | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Mar | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Feb | Hibernian FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Feb | Rangers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Hibernian FC | Kilmarnock FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #11 |
| 51 | Points | 28 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 13 / 12 / 8 | W / D / L | 6 / 10 / 17 |
| 51 | Scored | 37 |
| 37 | Conceded | 65 |
| +14 | GD | -28 |
| 1.55 | PPG | 0.85 |
| 39% | Win % | 18% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Hibernian FC are 5th (51 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Hibernian FC vs Kilmarnock FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Martin Boyle makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Hibernian FC are in front.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' It looks surprising Kilmarnock FC does not make any changes. Joe Newell has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jack Ross might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 30' Hibernian FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kilmarnock FC's shape.
- 34' The Australia forward Martin Boyle breaks the deadlock on 34 minutes. 2-0!
- 39' The 35-year-old Paul McGinn has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 44' What a strike from Chris Burke! The score is 2-1.
- 46' The crowd applauds Jake Eastwood as he leaves the pitch. Danny Rogers steps in for Kilmarnock FC.
- 51' Kilmarnock FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 56' Hibernian FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 61' A change in the Hibernian FC ranks — Scott Allan exits the field as Daryl Horgan enters on 61.
- 66' Stuart Findlay needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 68' The referee has no hesitation. Paul McGinn is booked for Hibernian FC — Yellow card on 68.
- 70' The supporters are chanting for Christian Doidge. He replaces Josh Doig on 70 minute.
- 75' Eamonn Brophy is replacing Greg Kiltie for the Kilmarnock FC side.
- 77' The referee has no hesitation. Alan Power is booked for Kilmarnock FC — Yellow card on 77.
- 82' Nicke Kabamba is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kilmarnock FC tonight.
- 84' A tactical swap from Kilmarnock FC — Danny Whitehall on, Aaron Tshibola off on 84 minutes.
- 89' Melker Hallberg is replacing Kevin Nisbet for the Hibernian FC side.
- It finishes all square. Hibernian FC and Kilmarnock FC share the spoils 2-1.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
23
Scott Allan ↓ Daryl Horgan 61'
- 10
- 13
-
8
Drey Wright ↓ Lewis Stevenson 70'
- 6
- 4
- 1
- 5
-
25
Josh Doig ↓ Christian Doidge 70'
-
15
Kevin Nisbet ↓ Melker Hallberg 89'
Bench
-
9
Christian Doidge ↑ 70'
-
7
Daryl Horgan ↑ 61'
-
16
Lewis Stevenson ↑ 70'
- 12
- 2
- 24
- 19
- 21
-
20
Melker Hallberg ↑ 89'
Coach
Jack Ross
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
1
Jake Eastwood ↓ Danny Rogers 46'
- 27
- 29
- 5
- 7
- 17
-
10
Greg Kiltie ↓ Eamonn Brophy 75'
- 6
- 18
- 22
- 11
Bench
- 15
- 2
- 8
-
9
Eamonn Brophy ↑ 75'
-
23
Danny Rogers ↑ 46'
- 31
-
12
Danny Whitehall ↑ 84'
- 32
- 14
Coach
Alex Dyer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Eamonn Brophy | 4 |
| Joe Newell | 3 |
| Martin Boyle | 3 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| Greg Stewart | 2 |
| Liam Millar | 1 |
| Alexandros Gogic | 1 |
| Josh Campbell | 1 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.1
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC to win 60% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.14
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
40%
Hibernian FC or Kilmarnock FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9.4%
1 – 0
8.5%
3 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
6.4%
0 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 2
4.8%
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 1
3.6%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 18% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 22% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

