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Hibernian FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Hibernian FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Kilmarnock FC
Sat 16 Jan 2021 · 15:00 UTC Easter Road Stadium HT 45+2' · FT 45+4'
Y 79' Alan Power

Overview

Match Preview

Hibernian FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Alastair Mather
  • Referee William Collum
  • Referee Andy Milne
  • Referee David Lowe

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

11
7
4
Hibernian FC 22 games · Avg 2.4 goals Kilmarnock FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-16 Hibernian FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2020-10-24 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Hibernian FC 2020-08-01 Hibernian FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC 2020-02-16 Kilmarnock FC 1–2 Hibernian FC 2019-11-30 Hibernian FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#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)
45% Over 2.5 Goals
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' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Kilmarnock FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 25' Aaron Tshibola is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kilmarnock FC tonight.
  • 30' Hibernian FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 35' Hibernian FC have won 388 goals from 297 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 40' Kevin Nisbet has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 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' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 50 minutes.
  • 52' Alan Power does the damage! The net is bulging and Kilmarnock FC surge ahead!
  • 57' Danny Rogers has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 60' The supporters are chanting for Chris Burke. He replaces Aaron Tshibola on 60 minute.
  • 65' 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.
  • 70' Both keepers have barely been tested. Hibernian FC and Kilmarnock FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 74' Christian Doidge has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jackson Irvine on 74 minute.
  • 79' Poor challenge from Alan Power. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 80' Alexandros Gogic makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Hibernian FC are in front.
  • 80' Fresh legs for Kilmarnock FC! Diaguely Dabo comes on to replace Aaron McGowan.
  • 83' Christopher Cadden is ready to make an impact after coming on for Martin Boyle at the 83 minute mark.
  • 88' It looks like no one’s ball. Hibernian FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 90' Stephen Mallan is replacing Kevin Nisbet for the Hibernian FC side.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-0.

Lineups

Hibernian FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jack Ross

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alex Dyer

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2021-01-16 Hibernian FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2020-10-24 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Hibernian FC 2020-08-01 Hibernian FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC 2020-02-16 Kilmarnock FC 1–2 Hibernian FC 2019-11-30 Hibernian FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC

Hibernian FC Form

2021-01-16 Hibernian FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC W 2021-01-11 Celtic FC 1–1 Hibernian FC D 2021-01-02 Hibernian FC 0–3 Livingston FC L 2020-12-30 Hibernian FC 0–2 Ross County FC L 2020-12-26 Rangers FC 1–0 Hibernian FC L 2020-12-23 Hibernian FC 1–0 St. Mirren FC W

Kilmarnock FC Form

2021-01-16 Hibernian FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2021-01-09 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 Hamilton Academical FC W 2021-01-02 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 St. Mirren FC D 2020-12-30 Motherwell FC 0–2 Kilmarnock FC W 2020-12-26 Kilmarnock FC 1–2 Livingston FC L 2020-12-23 Dundee United FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2 Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Hibernian FC to win 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Hibernian FC61% Draw23% Kilmarnock FC16%
Actual: Hibernian FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Hibernian FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
39%
Hibernian FC or Kilmarnock FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Hibernian FC44% Draw43% Kilmarnock FC13%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
10.7%
1 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.2%
3 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 2
4.2%
0 – 1
4.2%
4 – 0
3.6%
4 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC

Handicap Hibernian FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 19% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 23% 38%
-0.5 62% — 38%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 10% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
41% ✗
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.