Kilmarnock FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Kilmarnock FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League .
- Kilmarnock FC 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Hibernian FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David Doig
- Referee Craig Thomson
- Referee Steven Reid
- Referee Ivan Stankovic
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #10 |
| 9 | Points | 11 |
| 13 | Played | 12 |
| 2 / 3 / 8 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 7 |
| 13 | Scored | 15 |
| 29 | Conceded | 17 |
| -16 | GD | -2 |
| 0.69 | PPG | 0.92 |
| 15% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
8%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
Kilmarnock FC are 12th (9 pts). Hibernian FC are 10th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
| Greg Kiltie | 3 G | |
| Joe Hugill | 2 G | 2 A |
| Michael Schjonning-Larsen | 2 G | |
| Jason Holt | 1 G |
Hibernian FC
| Callum Wright | 3 G | 1 A |
| Martin Boyle | 3 G | |
| Owen Elding | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as Kilmarnock FC face off against Hibernian FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kilmarnock FC and Hibernian FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 6' GOAL! Eamonn Brophy fires home to make it 1-0!
- 11' Hibernian FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 16' Stephen Mallan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 22 goals in his last 309 appearances.
- 21' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 26' Supporters expect more eagerness from Darren McGregor, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 31' Kilmarnock FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 34' Eamonn Brophy has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 34 minutes.
- 39' Scott Boyd has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 44' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 44 minutes.
- 45' Martin Boyle is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 46' Hibernian FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Daryl Horgan is hanging Darren McGregor on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' The travelling Hibernian FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 56' Hibernian FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 59' The Kilmarnock FC bench stirs into life. Eamonn Brophy is withdrawn and Aaron Tshibola gets his opportunity.
- 64' With 0 assists to his name this season, Martin Boyle is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Hibernian FC.
- 69' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kilmarnock FC and Hibernian FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 73' Chris Burke gets the nod from Kilmarnock FC. He replaces Rory McKenzie and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' Kilmarnock FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hibernian FC backline.
- 83' 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.
- 86' Hibernian FC ring the changes. Mark Milligan has done his job and it is now time for Lewis Stevenson to step up.
- 90' Assisted by Chris Burke with the perfectly-timed delivery and Greg Stewart makes no mistake. 3-0!
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Kilmarnock FC take all three 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 |
| Joe Newell | 3 |
| Martin Boyle | 3 |
| Greg Stewart | 2 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| Alan Power | 1 |
| Dylan Vente | 1 |
| Liam Millar | 1 |
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.71
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.14
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Hibernian FC
52%
Kilmarnock FC or Hibernian FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7.3%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
6%
0 – 1
5.4%
3 – 1
5%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 2
3.6%
3 – 0
Actual
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 20% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.