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 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Calum Scott (Scotland)
- Assistant 1 Ross Nelson (Scotland)
- Assistant 2 Alaistair Taylor (Scotland)
3 games this season
🟨 3.7/game
⚽ 8.0 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
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 |
| 7 | Points | 5 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 1 / 4 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 4 |
| 8 | Scored | 6 |
| 11 | Conceded | 15 |
| -3 | GD | -9 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 0.71 |
| 29% | Win % | 14% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
Hibernian FC are 10th (7 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 12th (5 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hibernian FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/4
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Hibernian FC
| Martin Boyle | 3 G |
| Callum Wright | 2 G |
| Josh Campbell | 1 G |
Kilmarnock FC
| Michael Schjonning-Larsen | 2 G |
| Jason Holt | 1 G |
| Greg Kiltie | 1 G |
| Joe Hugill | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Hibernian FC vs Kilmarnock FC — let the football do the talking.
- 1' Owen Elding has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 1 minutes.
- 6' Raphael Sallinger has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 11' Miguel Chaiwa has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 12' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Felix Passlack makes it 2-0.
- 17' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Hibernian FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 18' George Stanger was booked on 18.
- 23' Kilmarnock FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 28' Kilmarnock FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 33' The home supporters are growing impatient. Hibernian FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 38' Kilmarnock FC is showing some good football. However, Kilmarnock FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 39' It’s a booking for Kilmarnock FC player. Findlay Curtis gets a card.
- 44' Supporters expect more eagerness from Bruce Anderson, as he is very good at scoring at Easter Road Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 49' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Hibernian FC that had 304 games and scored 396 goals.
- 54' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Daniel Barlaser.
- 59' 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.
- 62' Another substitution for Kilmarnock FC to replace Brad Lyons by David Watson on 62 minute.
- 64' Hibernian FC make a change. Daniel Barlaser trudges off to be replaced by Joe Newell on 64 minutes.
- 65' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Aaron Tshibola on 65 minutes.
- 70' A quiet spell here at Easter Road Stadium. Kilmarnock FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Dominic Thompson. He replaces Jamie Brandon on 71 minute.
- 73' Kai Andrews has so much to prove this time. He replaces Miguel Chaiwa on 73 minute.
- 78' The 29-year-old Jamie McGrath has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 81' Kilmarnock FC make a change. Aaron Tshibola trudges off to be replaced by Bruce Anderson on 81 minutes.
- 86' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Neil McCann will be considering his options from the bench.
- 88' Fresh legs for Hibernian FC! Martin Boyle comes on to replace Jamie McGrath.
- Hibernian FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Joe Newell | 3 |
| Martin Boyle | 3 |
| Greg Stewart | 2 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| David Gray | 1 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 1 |
| Kyle Vassell | 1 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.29
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC to win 68% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.04
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
32%
Hibernian FC or Kilmarnock FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.4%
1 – 0
10.6%
3 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 1
8.9%
3 – 1
6.9%
0 – 0
6.3%
4 – 0
5.2%
4 – 1
4%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 1
3%
1 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 21% | 52% |
| -1.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| -1 | 48% | 23% | 29% |
| -0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

