History of the Heart v Kilmarnock fixture
Hearts prepare to welcome Kilmarnock to Tynecastle on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue their impressive record against Jim Jefferies old team. The Jambo's are clearly on top, having won 58 and lost only 22 of the 106 games.
The most recent meeting between the sides at Tynecastle was earlier this season, when the visitors ran out 0-3 winners in a league game. This result stung Hearts into an impressive 10 game winning run.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Tue 18 Jan | Kilmarnock | 1 - 2 | Hearts | Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 31 Oct | Hearts | 0-3 | Kilmarnock | Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 10 Apr | Hearts | 1 - 0 | Kilmarnock | Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 28 Nov | Kilmarnock | 1 - 2 | Hearts | Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 15 Sep | Hearts | 1 - 0 | Kilmarnock | Premier |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 04 Apr | Hearts | 3 - 1 | Kilmarnock | Premier |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 17 Jan | Kilmarnock | 0 - 2 | Hearts | Premier |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Hearts have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the Jambo's score just six goals, though they have conceded three.
Kilmarnock have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Killie have hit five goals, 11 have hit the back of their net.
Hearts' total of 55 points from their 27 games sees them sitting in third place in the SPL.
Kilmarnock's total of 39 points from their 27 games sees them sitting behind Hearts with still a mathematical chance of catching their hosts.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearts | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 10 |
| Kilmarnock | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Jambo's to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Hearts | Won three successive home games. Six games since last home draw. Unbeaten run of three games. |
| Kilmarnock | Lost each of the previous two away games. Not won in previous two away games. Last drawn game five outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here