Kilmarnock FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- Hibernian FC 33 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sean Carr
- Referee Gordon Crawford
- Referee David Dickinson
- Referee Colin Steven
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | Hibernian FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Oct | Livingston FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Sep | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Aug | Dundee United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Ross County FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Oct | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Sep | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Sep | Rangers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Sep | St. Mirren FC | A | 3–0 | W |
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' Temperatures are rising at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park as Kilmarnock FC face off against Hibernian FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Kilmarnock FC have won 271 goals from 260 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' A quiet spell here at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. Kilmarnock FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' 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.
- 20' 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.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 27' Hibernian FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Kevin Nisbet on 27.
- 27' A meaty challenge results in booking for Clevid Dikamona on 27.
- 32' 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.
- 37' Kilmarnock FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 37.
- 39' Fresh legs for Kilmarnock FC! Stuart Findlay comes on to replace Clevid Dikamona.
- 40' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alan Power on 40 minutes.
- 45' Over 45 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 46' Fresh legs for Hibernian FC! Josh Doig comes on to replace Lewis Stevenson.
- 51' The 38-year-old Alan Power has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 61' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alexandros Gogic made 106 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 66' Kilmarnock FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Eamonn Brophy. He replaces Gary Dicker on 67 minute.
- 72' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Stephen Mallan on 76.
- 81' Kilmarnock FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Kyle Magennis. He replaces Kevin Nisbet on 82 minute.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Melker Hallberg. He replaces Stephen Mallan on 87 minute.
- 0-1 the final result. Kilmarnock FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 27
- 29
- 5
-
10
Greg Kiltie ↓ Mitchell Pinnock 67'
-
8
Gary Dicker C ↓ Eamonn Brophy 67'
- 6
- 18
- 23
- 11
- 14
Bench
- 3
-
19
Mitchell Pinnock ↑ 67'
-
21
Youssouf Mulumbu ↑ 82'
- 16
- 7
-
17
Stuart Findlay ↑ 39'
-
9
Eamonn Brophy ↑ 67'
- 22
- 12
- 32
Coach
Alex Dyer
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 11
- 10
- 13
- 6
- 14
-
16
Lewis Stevenson ↓ Josh Doig 46'
- 4
- 1
- 5
-
15
Kevin Nisbet ↓ Kyle Magennis 82'
Bench
- 33
- 22
-
7
Kyle Magennis ↑ 82'
- 2
- 24
- 19
-
25
Josh Doig ↑ 46'
-
20
Melker Hallberg ↑ 87'
- 43
Coach
Jack Ross
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Eamonn Brophy | 4 |
| Martin Boyle | 3 |
| Joe Newell | 3 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| Greg Stewart | 2 |
| Florian Kamberi | 1 |
| Myziane Maolida | 1 |
| Christian Doidge | 1 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.11
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC or Draw 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Hibernian FC
72%
Kilmarnock FC or Hibernian FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hibernian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 0
8.6%
0 – 2
8.3%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 22% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

