Hibernian FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2025-26 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 Calum Scott (Scotland)
- Assistant 1 Ross Nelson (Scotland)
- Assistant 2 Alaistair Taylor (Scotland)
5 games this season
🟨 3.6/game
⚽ 7.0 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr | Kilmarnock FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Mar | Motherwell FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Mar | Livingston FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Feb | Dundee FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 22 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Feb | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr | Hibernian FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 21 Mar | Livingston FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Feb | Falkirk FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 21 Feb | Dundee United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Feb | Celtic FC | H | 2–3 | 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' The ball is rolling at Easter Road Stadium. Hibernian FC are looking to make home advantage count against Kilmarnock FC.
- 1' A goal from the Ireland international Owen Elding! He fires home on 1 to make it 1-0!
- 6' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Kilmarnock FC that had 269 games and scored 283 goals.
- 11' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 12' Assisted by Jordan Obita with the perfectly-timed delivery and Felix Passlack makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 17' With 2 assists to his name this season, Jamie Brandon is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Hibernian FC.
- 18' The referee has no hesitation. George Stanger is booked for Kilmarnock FC — card on 18.
- 23' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. David Gray will be considering his options from the bench.
- 28' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 33' The energy levels are beginning to show. David Gray might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 38' named a 3-4-1-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 39' It’s gonna be a card for Findlay Curtis.
- 44' Kilmarnock FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 49' Jordan Obita has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 30 cards already picked up this season.
- 54' A meaty challenge results in booking for Daniel Barlaser on 54.
- 59' 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.
- 62' David Watson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Brad Lyons at the 62 minute mark.
- 64' Another substitution for Hibernian FC to replace Daniel Barlaser by Joe Newell on 64 minute.
- 65' Controversy at the stadium! Aaron Tshibola argues furiously but the card stands.
- 70' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Hibernian FC and Kilmarnock FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 71' Fresh legs for Kilmarnock FC! Dominic Thompson comes on to replace Jamie Brandon.
- 73' Kai Andrews has so much to prove this time. He replaces Miguel Chaiwa on 73 minute.
- 78' Kilmarnock FC have won 283 goals from 269 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 81' Bruce Anderson is replacing Aaron Tshibola for the Kilmarnock FC side.
- 86' Warren O'Hora has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 9 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
- 88' A tactical swap from Hibernian FC — Martin Boyle on, Jamie McGrath off on 88 minutes.
- Kilmarnock FC will have plenty to reflect on. Hibernian FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 21
- 25
- 4
-
22
Daniel Barlaser ↓ Joe Newell 64'
-
17
Jamie McGrath ↓ Martin Boyle 88'
- 15
- 5
- 1
-
44
Dane Scarlett ↓ Ante Suto 64'
-
14
Miguel Chaiwa ↓ Kai Andrews 73'
-
47
Owen Elding ↓ Josh Campbell 88'
Bench
- 13
-
11
Joe Newell ↑ 64'
-
10
Martin Boyle ↑ 88'
-
32
Josh Campbell ↑ 88'
- 8
- 12
-
28
Kai Andrews ↑ 73'
- 27
-
77
Ante Suto ↑ 64'
Coach
David Gray
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 13
-
8
Brad Lyons ↓ David Watson 62'
- 14
- 2
-
36
Aaron Tshibola ↓ Bruce Anderson 81'
- 11
-
31
Liam Polworth ↓ Marley Watkins 62'
- 6
- 44
-
52
Findlay Curtis ↓ Jack Thomson 81'
- 21
Bench
-
23
Marley Watkins ↑ 62'
- 18
-
19
Bruce Anderson ↑ 81'
- 7
- 5
-
3
Dominic Thompson ↑ 71'
-
12
David Watson ↑ 62'
- 1
-
22
Jack Thomson ↑ 81'
Coach
Neil McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Eamonn Brophy | 4 |
| Martin Boyle | 3 |
| Joe Newell | 3 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| Greg Stewart | 2 |
| Myziane Maolida | 1 |
| Florian Kamberi | 1 |
| Christian Doidge | 1 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.3
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC to win 69% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.02
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
31%
Hibernian FC or Kilmarnock FC
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.7%
1 – 0
10.8%
3 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9%
1 – 1
8.7%
3 – 1
6.9%
0 – 0
6.4%
4 – 0
5.5%
4 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
3.2%
0 – 1
2.9%
1 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 21% | 51% |
| -1.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| -1 | 49% | 23% | 28% |
| -0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

