Hibernian vs Kilmarnock: Kilmarnock to win
Hibernian have two wins in their last five games while Kilmarnock have none, yet the model gives the visitors a 48.8% chance to win. The xG gap (1.5 vs 1.0) and recent defensive frailties tilt the odds toward Kilmarnock.
Both sides come into this Scottish Premiership clash on opposite trajectories: Hibernian sit on a mixed run of form with two victories amid three defeats, whereas Kilmarnock have failed to win in their last five outings. The contrast in recent results sets up a clear test of who can convert chances into points.
Hamish's Verdict
The model assigns Kilmarnock a 48.8% win probability, the highest single‑outcome likelihood, driven by their superior xG and tighter away defence.
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With Hibernian averaging 1.0 expected goals and Kilmarnock averaging 1.5, the model gives a 50.9% chance at least one side fails to score, ahead of the 49.1% it gives to both teams scoring.
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Combined expected goals of 2.5 (Hibernian 1.0 + Kilmarnock 1.5) points to a tighter game, with the model giving Under 2.5 Goals a 54.4% chance against 45.6% for Over.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Hibernian at 25.2%, the draw at 26.0%, and Kilmarnock at 48.8% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 0-1 at 12.3% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
The Numbers Behind the Headline
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Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Hibernian
Hibernian’s recent five‑game run reads L‑W‑W‑L‑L, including a 2‑1 win at Rangers and a 2‑1 victory over Dundee, showing they can breach defenses but struggle to maintain momentum. The two wins amid three losses suggest inconsistency, which undercuts their ability to sustain pressure against a side seeking a first win, reinforcing the view that a Hibernian win is less likely here.
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock have gone L‑L‑L‑L‑D in their last five, with a 0‑0 draw against Aberdeen the only point earned. Heavy defeats like 1‑5 to Celtic and 0‑4 to Dundee United underline their offensive woes, yet the lack of a win highlights a desire to snap the streak, aligning with the model’s higher win probability for them despite recent form.
Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings, Hibernian have won three (including a 3‑0 win in April) while Kilmarnock have not secured a win, indicating a historic edge for the home side that contrasts with the model’s visitor‑favoured win probability.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr 2026 | Hibernian 3-0 Kilmarnock | Premiership |
| 3 Jan 2026 | Kilmarnock 1-3 Hibernian | Premiership |
| 10 Aug 2025 | Hibernian 2-2 Kilmarnock | Premiership |
| 15 Mar 2025 | Kilmarnock 1-1 Hibernian | Premiership |
| 29 Dec 2024 | Hibernian 1-0 Kilmarnock | Premiership |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is predicted to win Hibernian vs Kilmarnock?
Kilmarnock to win. The model assigns Kilmarnock a 48.8% win probability, the highest single‑outcome likelihood, driven by their superior xG and tighter away defence.
What does the model give Hibernian vs Kilmarnock?
Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, gives Hibernian a 25.2% chance, the draw 26.0%, and Kilmarnock 48.8% to win.
When is Hibernian vs Kilmarnock?
Hibernian play Kilmarnock on Tue 15 Sep · 19:45 BST in the Scottish Premiership at Easter Road.
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See all Scottish Premiership fixtures →Given the statistical edge and Kilmarnock’s recent inability to break a winless streak, the model’s confidence leans heavily toward the visitors pulling off the upset.
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