Kilmarnock FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League .
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- Hibernian FC 33 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David Doig
- Referee Craig Thomson
- Referee Steven Reid
- Referee Ivan Stankovic
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 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Nov | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Nov | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Oct | Rangers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Oct | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Nov | Dundee FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Nov | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Nov | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Oct | Celtic FC | A | 2–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | Hibernian FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #5 |
| 28 | Points | 51 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 6 / 10 / 17 | W / D / L | 13 / 12 / 8 |
| 37 | Scored | 51 |
| 65 | Conceded | 37 |
| -28 | GD | +14 |
| 0.85 | PPG | 1.55 |
| 18% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts). Hibernian FC are 5th (51 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at . Kilmarnock FC are looking to make home advantage count against Hibernian FC.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 6' Brilliant from the ! Eamonn Brophy makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 6.
- 11' Kilmarnock FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Hibernian FC's shape.
- 16' The 30-year-old Stephen Mallan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 21' Kilmarnock FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 26' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 34' Eamonn Brophy is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 39' 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.
- 44' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 45' Martin Boyle has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
- 46' Another change for Hibernian FC made on 46 minute. Darren McGregor leaves to be changed by Daryl Horgan.
- 51' Lewis Stevenson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 297 appearances.
- 56' Stephen O'Donnell needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 59' Another change for Kilmarnock FC made on 59 minute. Eamonn Brophy leaves to be changed by Aaron Tshibola.
- 64' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Greg Taylor made 260 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 69' Kilmarnock FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 69.
- 73' The crowd applauds Rory McKenzie as he leaves the pitch. Chris Burke steps in for Kilmarnock FC.
- 78' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Adam Bogdan suffering a number of foals already.
- 83' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gary Dicker, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 86' A change in the Hibernian FC ranks — Mark Milligan exits the field as Lewis Stevenson enters on 86.
- 90' The deadlock is broken! Greg Stewart gets on the scoresheet on 90 minutes.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Kilmarnock FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 19
- 5
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↓ Chris Burke 73'
- 11
- 3
- 16
- 2
- 8
- 6
-
25
Eamonn Brophy ↓ Aaron Tshibola 59'
Bench
- 4
- 12
-
27
Aaron Tshibola ↑ 59'
-
29
Chris Burke ↑ 73'
- 9
- 1
- 22
Coach
Steve Clarke
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Mark Milligan ↓ Lewis Stevenson 86'
- 10
- 14
- 18
- 31
- 22
-
3
Steven Whittaker ↓ Oliver Shaw 46'
- 25
- 4
- 36
-
24
Darren McGregor ↓ Daryl Horgan 46'
Bench
-
7
Daryl Horgan ↑ 46'
-
16
Lewis Stevenson ↑ 86'
- 1
- 43
- 9
-
32
Oliver Shaw ↑ 46'
- 23
Coach
Neil Lennon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Eamonn Brophy | 4 |
| Martin Boyle | 3 |
| Joe Newell | 3 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| Greg Stewart | 2 |
| Nectarios Triantis | 1 |
| Greg Stewart | 1 |
| Felix Passlack | 1 |
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.67
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.22
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Hibernian FC
55%
Kilmarnock FC or Hibernian FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–0 not predicted3 – 0Actual
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 0
5.9%
0 – 0
5.6%
2 – 0
5.5%
0 – 1
5.5%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 19% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 17% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✗
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.