PredictionsUnited KingdomKilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian
Scottish PremiershipSat 19 Sept, 17:45 United Kingdom time

Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian prediction

The BBSP Stadium

KilmarnockHome
1.26 : 2.05
expected goals
Heart of MidlothianAway
23%Kilmarnock
22%Draw
55%Hearts
Eagle safe pickOver 1.5 goals
2/11

Quick answer

Our prediction for Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian is Heart of Midlothian to win, with a 55% chance. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 2/11.

Prediction
Heart of Midlothian to win
Chance
55%
Most likely score
1-1
Expected goals
Kilmarnock 1.3, Heart of Midlothian 2.0
Best bet
Over 1.5 goals at 2/11
Both teams to score
63%

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One goal, one injury or one red card can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

Eagle safe pick

Over 1.5 goals
85% chanceFair price 2/112 units

Eagle bold pick

Heart of Midlothian to win and Over 2.5
41% chanceFair price 6/41 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Kilmarnock 23%, the draw 22% and Heart of Midlothian 55%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Kilmarnock took 1 point from their last 5 games and Heart of Midlothian took 12 from 5. Heart of Midlothian come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Kilmarnock won 6 of their last 11 games at home. Heart of Midlothian won 3 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Kilmarnock score 1.7 goals a game and let in 1.9. Heart of Midlothian score 1.8 and let in 1.0. Over 2.5 goals landed in 14 of Kilmarnock games and 13 of Heart of Midlothian games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 3 meetings, Kilmarnock won 1 and Heart of Midlothian won 1 with 1 draw. The last one ended Kilmarnock 1, Heart of Midlothian 0.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Over 1.5 goals has a 85% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

Match preview

Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian: Heart of Midlothian are favourites

The big picture

Kilmarnock host Heart of Midlothian in the Scottish Premiership on Sat 19 Sept, 17:45 at The BBSP Stadium. Our prediction for Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian is Heart of Midlothian to win, with a 55% chance. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 2/11.

Kilmarnock form

Kilmarnock have 8 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 34 goals scored and 39 conceded. At home they have 6 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read D, L, L, L, L, newest first.

Heart of Midlothian form

Heart of Midlothian have 13 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 35 goals scored and 20 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, W, W, W, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 3 times in our records. Kilmarnock won 1, Heart of Midlothian won 1 and 1 game ended level. Last time out it finished Kilmarnock 1, Heart of Midlothian 0.

Our call

We expect Kilmarnock to score about 1.3 goals and Heart of Midlothian about 2.0. That points to Heart of Midlothian to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 2/11. Our bold bet is Heart of Midlothian to win and Over 2.5 at 6/4.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 20 games in all competitions.

KilmarnockHearts
Games played2020
Wins813
Draws32
Losses95
Goals scored3435
Goals conceded3920
Scored per game1.71.8
Conceded per game1.91.0
Home record6W 1D 4L10W 0D 0L
Away record2W 2D 5L3W 2D 5L
Clean sheets30%35%
Both teams scored50%55%
Over 2.5 goals70%65%

Note: W is a win, D a draw and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Goals and other markets

MarketChanceFair price
Over 1.5 goals85%2/11
Over 2.5 goals64%4/7
Over 3.5 goals42%11/8
Both teams to score63%4/7
Kilmarnock or Draw45%5/4
Heart of Midlothian or Draw77%2/7
Kilmarnock to win and Over 2.516%11/2
Heart of Midlothian to win and Over 2.541%6/4
Kilmarnock clean sheet13%7/1
Heart of Midlothian clean sheet28%5/2

Note: Fair price is what a bet should pay if our chance is right. If your bookmaker offers more than this, the bet has value.

Most likely scores

1-110.0%
1-29.7%
0-27.7%
0-16.9%
1-36.6%

Note: Even the most likely score only lands about one time in eight. Keep correct score bets small.

Questions people ask

Who will win Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian?

Our prediction for Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian is Heart of Midlothian to win, with a 55% chance. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 2/11.

What is the score prediction for Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 1-2 and 0-2. We expect Kilmarnock to score 1.3 goals and Heart of Midlothian 2.0.

Will both teams score in Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian?

Both teams to score has a 63% chance. Both sides scored in 10 of Kilmarnock last 20 games and 11 of Heart of Midlothian last 20.

How are Kilmarnock playing?

Kilmarnock have 8 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 34 goals scored and 39 conceded. At home they have 6 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read D, L, L, L, L, newest first.

How are Heart of Midlothian playing?

Heart of Midlothian have 13 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 35 goals scored and 20 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, W, W, W, L, newest first.

What happened when Kilmarnock and Heart of Midlothian last met?

It ended Kilmarnock 1, Heart of Midlothian 0. In the last 3 meetings Kilmarnock won 1 and Heart of Midlothian won 1.

What is the best bet for Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian?

Over 1.5 goals at 2/11, with a 85% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.