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Kilmarnock FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Kilmarnock FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Hibernian FC
Sat 16 Sep 2023 · 14:00 UTC Rugby Park 6,277 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 8' Will Dennis og
0–2 59' Dylan Vente
Kyle Vassell 61' 1–2
Joe Wright 79' 2–2
Y 24' Lewis Miller
Kyle Vassell 45' Y
Brad Lyons 50' Y
Y 54' Will Fish
Danny Armstrong 68' Y
Robbie Deas 81' Y
Y 89' Martin Boyle
Kyle Magennis 90' Y
Y 90' Jordan Obita

Overview

Match Preview

Kilmarnock FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League at Rugby Park.

Match Details

  • Referee David Dickinson
  • Assistant 1 Jonathan Bell (Scotland)
  • Assistant 2 John Stewart (Scotland)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 2 6
2 St. Mirren FC 2 6
3 Motherwell FC 2 4
4 Heart of Midlothian FC 2 3
5 Dundee FC 2 3
6 St. Johnstone FC 2 3
7 Hibernian FC 2 3
8 Aberdeen FC 2 3
9 Rangers FC 2 1
10 Falkirk FC 2 1
11 Dundee United FC 2 1
12 Kilmarnock FC 2 0

Head-to-Head

4
7
11
Kilmarnock FC 22 games · Avg 2.4 goals Hibernian FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-09-16 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Hibernian FC 2023-02-18 Hibernian FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2022-11-12 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Hibernian FC 2022-09-03 Hibernian FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2021-01-16 Hibernian FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Sep Hibernian FC H 2–2 D
02 Sep Ross County FC H 0–1 L
26 Aug Motherwell FC A 1–2 L
13 Aug Heart of Midlothian FC A 0–0 D
05 Aug Rangers FC H 1–0 W
28 May Ross County FC H 3–1 W
Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Sep Kilmarnock FC A 2–2 D
03 Sep Aberdeen FC A 2–0 W
26 Aug Livingston FC H 2–3 L
13 Aug Motherwell FC A 1–2 L
06 Aug St. Mirren FC H 2–3 L
27 May Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–1 D

Season Stats

Kilmarnock FC Hibernian FC
#12 Position #7
0 Points 3
2 Played 2
0 / 0 / 2 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 1
4 Scored 3
9 Conceded 3
-5 GD +0
0.00 PPG 1.50
0% Win % 50%

Key Stats

45% Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
45% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season

Kilmarnock FC are 12th (0 pts). Hibernian FC are 7th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Hibernian FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Kilmarnock FC launch into their encounter with Hibernian FC.
  • 5' 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.
  • 8' Will Dennis makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Kilmarnock FC are in front.
  • 13' Hibernian FC come into this ranked 5 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 18' 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.
  • 23' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 24' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lewis Miller on 24.
  • 29' Kilmarnock FC currently sit 11 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 34' Elie Youan is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Kilmarnock FC so far.
  • 39' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 44' Kieran O'Hara has so much to prove this time. He replaces Will Dennis on 44 minute.
  • 45' Poor challenge from Kyle Vassell. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 46' The Hibernian FC manager makes a substitution. Christian Doidge departs to be replaced by Adam Le Fondre.
  • 50' The referee shows Kilmarnock FC player a card on 50.
  • 54' The referee shows Hibernian FC player a card on 54.
  • 59' The deadlock is broken! Dylan Vente gets on the scoresheet on 59 minutes.
  • 61' What a strike from Kyle Vassell! The score is 2-1.
  • 66' Josh Campbell gets the nod from Hibernian FC. He replaces Dylan Vente and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 68' The referee calls foul for Danny Armstrong. He receives a card.
  • 73' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joe Newell is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Hibernian FC.
  • 78' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 79' Joe Wright doubles the advantage! 3-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 81' That is a card for Kilmarnock FC. Robbie Deas will be fuming at that decision.
  • 85' The supporters are chanting for Jordan Obita. He replaces Lewis Stevenson on 85 minute.
  • 87' Fraser Murray is ready to make an impact after coming on for Danny Armstrong at the 87 minute mark.
  • 89' It’s a booking for Hibernian FC player. Martin Boyle gets a card.
  • 90' Kyle Magennis catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
  • The final score is 2-2.

Lineups

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

Hibernian FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nick Montgomery

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Eamonn Brophy 4
Martin Boyle 3
Joe Newell 3
Greg Stewart 2
Chris Burke 2
Joe Wright 1
David Gray 1
Kevin Nisbet 1

Head to Head

2023-09-16 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Hibernian FC 2023-02-18 Hibernian FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2022-11-12 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Hibernian FC 2022-09-03 Hibernian FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2021-01-16 Hibernian FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC

Kilmarnock FC Form

2023-09-16 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Hibernian FC D 2023-09-02 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Ross County FC L 2023-08-26 Motherwell FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC L 2023-08-13 Heart of Midlothian FC 0–0 Kilmarnock FC D 2023-08-05 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Rangers FC W 2023-05-28 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Ross County FC W

Hibernian FC Form

2023-09-16 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Hibernian FC D 2023-09-03 Aberdeen FC 0–2 Hibernian FC W 2023-08-26 Hibernian FC 2–3 Livingston FC L 2023-08-13 Motherwell FC 2–1 Hibernian FC L 2023-08-06 Hibernian FC 2–3 St. Mirren FC L 2023-05-27 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–1 Hibernian FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.76 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.01 Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 84% + Both teams to score 78%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC28% Draw20% Hibernian FC52%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes78% 0% No22%
Avg goals/match: 4.77
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 95%
5%
± 2.5 84%
16%
± 3.5 68%
32%
± 4.5 50%
50%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
48%
Draw or Hibernian FC
72%
Kilmarnock FC or Hibernian FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC20% Draw33% Hibernian FC47%
Actual: Hibernian FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 2
6.8%
1 – 3
6.6%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 3
5.7%
1 – 1
5.2%
1 – 4
4.9%
2 – 4
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
2 – 1
4%
0 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
3.4%
3 – 3
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Hibernian FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 6% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 11% 79%
-0.5 21% — 79%
+0.5 38% — 62%
+1 38% 18% 43%
+1.5 57% — 43%
+2 57% 17% 26%
+2.5 74% — 26%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
6% ✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.