Kilmarnock FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Kilmarnock FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- Hibernian FC 33 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov | Hibernian FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Nov | Dundee United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 04 Nov | Livingston FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Oct | Ross County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Oct | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Nov | Ross County FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Nov | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 29 Oct | St. Mirren FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Oct | Celtic FC | A | 1–6 | 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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Kilmarnock FC is hosting Hibernian FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' Hibernian FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 12' The referee shows Hibernian FC player a Yellow card on 12.
- 17' Hibernian FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 22' Sam Walker has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 27' Kilmarnock FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 32' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 37' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 40' Alan Power picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 45' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Kilmarnock FC that had 260 games and scored 271 goals.
- 50' Kilmarnock FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Hibernian FC's shape.
- 51' A goal from the Scotland international Danny Armstrong! He fires home on 51 to make it 1-0!
- 56' 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 Ewan Henderson suffering a number of foals already.
- 61' The Hibernian FC bench stirs into life. Marijan Cabraja is withdrawn and Ewan Henderson gets his opportunity.
- 66' A moment of madness from Ryan Porteous on 66 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Hibernian FC will be frustrated.
- 71' A quiet spell here at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. Kilmarnock FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 76' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 77' It’s a booking for Kilmarnock FC player. Rory McKenzie gets a Yellow card.
- 81' The whistle greets Jeriel Dorsett as he departs to be replaced by Christopher Stokes.
- 84' Ashton Taylor has so much to prove this time. He replaces Fraser Murray on 84 minute.
- 89' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kilmarnock FC and Hibernian FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 90' A change in the Kilmarnock FC ranks — Liam Polworth exits the field as Blair Alston enters on 90.
- Hibernian FC will have plenty to reflect on. Kilmarnock FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 19
- 7
- 4
- 22
-
15
Fraser Murray ↓ Ashton Taylor 84'
-
31
Liam Polworth ↓ Blair Alston 90'
-
27
Innes Cameron ↓ Bobby Wales 90'
- 2
- 3
- 11
Bench
-
6
Christopher Stokes ↑ 81'
- 17
- 21
-
8
Blair Alston ↑ 90'
- 10
- 9
-
5
Ashton Taylor ↑ 84'
- 1
-
29
Bobby Wales ↑ 90'
Coach
Derek McInnes
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 11
- 12
- 16
- 4
- 5
- 32
- 20
- 3
- 99
-
6
Nohan Kenneh ↓ Harry McKirdy 61'
Bench
-
22
Harry McKirdy ↑ 61'
-
18
Ewan Henderson ↑ 61'
- 19
- 33
- 21
- 25
- 23
- 10
Coach
Lee Johnson
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
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.31
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Kilmarnock FC or Hibernian FC 74% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Hibernian FC
63%
Kilmarnock FC or Hibernian FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 1
8%
0 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
6.8%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.5%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✗
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

