Kilmarnock vs Heart Of Midlothian: Under 2.5 goals
Kilmarnock’s 0.3 xG at home meets Hearts’ 2.0 xG on the road, but the model still backs fewer than three goals in total. The odds are stacked against a high‑scoring affair.
Both clubs come in on opposite form spirals – Kilmarnock have failed to win in five, while Hearts sit on a four‑game winning streak. The contrast in recent results sets up a clear test of defensive resilience versus attacking intent.
Hamish's Verdict
The model assigns a 59.6 % chance to under 2.5 goals, driven by Kilmarnock’s modest 0.3 xG at home and Hearts’ limited away goal threat relative to their defensive record.
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With Kilmarnock averaging 0.3 expected goals and Heart Of Midlothian averaging 2.0, the model gives a 77.6% chance at least one side fails to score, ahead of the 22.4% it gives to both teams scoring.
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Combined expected goals of 2.3 (Kilmarnock 0.3 + Heart Of Midlothian 2.0) points to a tighter game, with the model giving Under 2.5 Goals a 59.6% chance against 40.4% for Over.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Kilmarnock at 4.6%, the draw at 17.0%, and Heart Of Midlothian at 78.4% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 0-1 at 20.1% — 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
Most likely scorelines
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
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock’s recent run of L‑L‑L‑L‑D includes a 3‑4 loss at St Johnstone and a 1‑5 defeat to Celtic at home, showing both defensive frailties and an inability to score. Their lone point came from a 0‑0 draw at Aberdeen, underscoring the scarcity of goals – a pattern that supports a low‑scoring game.
Heart Of Midlothian
Hearts have ridden a four‑match winning streak, highlighted by a 4‑0 home thrashing of Dundee United and a 2‑1 victory over St Johnstone. While they’re finding the net, they’ve also kept opponents to 1‑2 goals, indicating a balance that leans toward controlled scoring rather than an open shoot‑out.
Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings, Hearts have won three, drawn one, and lost one, with recent scores of 0‑3 and 1‑0; the majority of those games featured three or fewer goals, reinforcing the under‑2.5 expectation.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2026 | Kilmarnock 1-0 Heart Of Midlothian | Premiership |
| 3 Dec 2025 | Heart Of Midlothian 1-1 Kilmarnock | Premiership |
| 18 Oct 2025 | Kilmarnock 0-3 Heart Of Midlothian | Premiership |
| 18 May 2025 | Kilmarnock 0-1 Heart Of Midlothian | Premiership |
| 25 Jan 2025 | Heart Of Midlothian 3-2 Kilmarnock | Premiership |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Kilmarnock vs Heart Of Midlothian?
Kilmarnock and Heart Of Midlothian drew 1-1. Our pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals.
What was the final score of Kilmarnock vs Heart Of Midlothian?
Kilmarnock 1-1 Heart Of Midlothian (full time).
When was Kilmarnock vs Heart Of Midlothian?
Kilmarnock played Heart Of Midlothian on Sat 19 Sep · 17:45 BST in the Scottish Premiership at Rugby Park.
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See all Scottish Premiership fixtures →With the under‑2.5 market reflecting a 59.6 % probability, the evidence points to a tight, defensive bout rather than a goal‑fest.
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