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 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alastair Mather
- Referee William Collum
- Referee Andy Milne
- Referee David Lowe
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Celtic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Jan | Livingston FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Dec | Ross County FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Rangers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Dec | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Jan | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Livingston FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Dec | Dundee United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Hibernian FC | Kilmarnock FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #12 |
| 11 | Points | 9 |
| 12 | Played | 13 |
| 3 / 2 / 7 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 8 |
| 15 | Scored | 13 |
| 17 | Conceded | 29 |
| -2 | GD | -16 |
| 0.92 | PPG | 0.69 |
| 25% | Win % | 15% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
15%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
Hibernian FC are 10th (11 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 12th (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hibernian FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/2
31-45
1/7
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/1
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
1/4
31-45
3/8
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/3
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Hibernian FC
| Callum Wright | 3 G | 1 A |
| Martin Boyle | 3 G | |
| Owen Elding | 2 G | 1 A |
Kilmarnock FC
| Greg Kiltie | 3 G | |
| Joe Hugill | 2 G | 2 A |
| Michael Schjonning-Larsen | 2 G | |
| Jason Holt | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Hibernian FC gets underway.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' Hibernian FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 30' Kilmarnock FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 35' Hibernian FC is showing some good football. However, Hibernian FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 40' Hibernian FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kilmarnock FC backline.
- 45' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Kilmarnock FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 50' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hibernian FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 52' Goal! Alan Power scores his 3 goal in 272 matches.
- 57' Kilmarnock FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 60' The Kilmarnock FC bench stirs into life. Aaron Tshibola is withdrawn and Chris Burke gets his opportunity.
- 65' With 1 assists to his name this season, Josh Doig is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Hibernian FC.
- 70' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 74' A change in the Hibernian FC ranks — Jackson Irvine exits the field as Christian Doidge enters on 74.
- 79' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Alan Power.
- 80' Alexandros Gogic has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 80 minutes.
- 80' The Kilmarnock FC manager makes a substitution. Aaron McGowan departs to be replaced by Diaguely Dabo.
- 83' A tactical swap from Hibernian FC — Christopher Cadden on, Martin Boyle off on 83 minutes.
- 88' The travelling Kilmarnock FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 90' Stephen Mallan is replacing Kevin Nisbet for the Hibernian FC side.
- Kilmarnock FC will have plenty to reflect on. Hibernian FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 36
- 33
- 10
- 13
- 6
- 4
- 5
-
18
Jamie Murphy ↓ James Gullan 90'
- 25
- 20
-
15
Kevin Nisbet ↓ Stephen Mallan 90'
Bench
-
9
Christian Doidge ↑ 74'
- 8
-
27
Christopher Cadden ↑ 83'
-
14
Stephen Mallan ↑ 90'
- 16
- 2
- 24
-
19
James Gullan ↑ 90'
- 21
Coach
Jack Ross
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 19
- 21
-
2
Aaron McGowan ↓ Diaguely Dabo 80'
- 4
-
27
Aaron Tshibola ↓ Chris Burke 60'
- 17
- 10
- 6
- 23
-
12
Danny Whitehall ↓ Nicke Kabamba 60'
Bench
- 16
-
29
Chris Burke ↑ 60'
- 18
-
11
Nicke Kabamba ↑ 60'
- 20
- 32
- 33
-
26
Diaguely Dabo ↑ 80'
Coach
Alex Dyer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Eamonn Brophy | 4 |
| Martin Boyle | 3 |
| Joe Newell | 3 |
| Greg Stewart | 2 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| Joe Wright | 1 |
| David Gray | 1 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 1 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.85
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC to win 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
42%
Hibernian FC or Kilmarnock FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 0
10.7%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
8%
3 – 0
6.3%
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.4%
4 – 0
2.9%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 24% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +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
40%
✗
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

