Kilmarnock vs Hibernian Predictions

• Both teams have scored in Kilmarnock’s last six league games and in 7 of Hibs’ 13 away fixtures.
• Killie have scored 2 goals on average in their last six ties, letting in 0.85 goals at Rugby Park this season.
• The Hibees have scored a goal a game on the road, letting in 1.77 away from home.

Hosts in winning form

Kilmarnock completed an impressive comeback against Rangers, as the Ayrshire club overturned their 1-0 deficit and beat the title-hopefuls 2-1 in their midweek clash. This latest win was Killie third in a row and now leaves them in just one point outside the top half of the table.

After failing to score a single goal in all of December’s six games, Kilmarnock haven’t stopped scoring this year, netting at least once in their last five games for an average of 2 goals. However, they’ve also been on the receiving end, letting in 9 goals in the same amount of games, averaging 1.8 goals conceded.

Visitors continue their winning run

Hibs also come into this game on the back of a comfortable, 3-0 midweek win over Ross County- the Hibees first since the end of January. The club had drawn two and lost once in their following three games.

Jack Ross’ side has seen a fair amount of goals this season too, with 65% of their matches this season seeing over 2.5 goals. More recently, Hibs have scored eight goals from their last five games and have netted an average of a goal per away day, with 7 of their 13 away ties seeing both teams score.

Battle for a top-half spot

Both teams come into this game separated by just one point, with Kilmarnock sitting just below the Hibees in 7^th place. The hosts are in good form, winning their last three games, whilst Hibs are struggling a little more than their upcoming opponents.

We’re going to back both teams to score here, as it has occurred in Killie’s last six Premiership ties as well as in 7 of Hibs’ 13 away days and in three of their last five league fixtures. We’re also backing Kilmarnock to win this game 2-1, as they have scored 2 goals on average in their last six games and concede 0.85 times a Rugby Park. Hibs have also netted a goal per game on their travels, but have let in 1.77 goals.