Hibernian vs Kilmarnock Prediction and Betting Tips

Hibernian vs Kilmarnock Prediction and Betting Tips | 29th December 2024

Modified Dec 28, 2024 22:00 GMT

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Hibernian will play host to Kilmarnock at Easter Road Stadium in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday. Both teams are neck and neck in the table, with the hosts slightly ahead on goal difference.

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Hibernian defeated Hearts 2-1 in their previous match to record a third straight win for the first time this season. They will be keen to make it four wins in a row when they take on the visitors on Sunday. The hosts seem to have recovered from their chaotic run of poor results in which they claimed just one win in 11 matches.

Hibs are still in search of their first top-flight title in more than seven decades. Last season, they finished in the 18th spot and failed to qualify for any European competition. With a couple of injured players returning to the squad, Hibernian will hope to maintain their renewed momentum for as long as possible.

Kilmarnock claimed their fifth win of the season in style against visiting Aberdeen, securing a 4-0 victory in their last match. They have been on the mend since they were sent to the cleaners 6-0 by giants Rangers on matchday 15. The visitors are yet to lose a match since then, snatching eight points out of a possible 12.

Killie sit a place below Hibernian – eighth and seventh – with both sides tied on 21 points and trailing the top spot by 26 points. Celtic are on track to successfully defend their title, after establishing a 12-point gap atop the standing with two matches in hand. Hibernian and Kilmarnock shared the spoils in their last two clashes. Who will blink first this time?

Hibernian vs Kilmarnock Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Hibernian have won twice and drawn thrice in their last five matches against Kilmarnock.
Hibernian have been flawless in their last five home matches against Kilmarnock, with five wins.
Hibernian have won once, drawn thrice and lost once in their last five matches at home.
Kilmarnock have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
Hibernian have won four times and lost once in their last five matches while Kilmarnock have won twice, drawn twice and lost once. Form Guide: Hibernian – W-W-W-L-W, Kilmarnock –W-D-W-D-L.