Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(18) 11 Goals 14 (24)
(10) 7 Assists 8 (14)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
27.6 Average Age 26.1
184.3 Average Height (cm) 185
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 1 (1)
(51%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 53% (51%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.6)
(1) 0.9 Tackles pg 1 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.

Missing Players

Kilmarnock
Hibernian
Player Reason Status Rating
Kyle Magennis Out 6.29
Brad Lyons Out 6.85
Liam Donnelly Doubtful 6.2
Player Reason Status Rating
Élie Youan Doubtful 6.84

Team News

Kilmarnock
Hibernian
  • Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes made two changes after Killie lost 2-0 to Aberdeen up at Pittodrie in their latest Scottish Premiership match, before their European adventure came to an end despite drawing 1-1 with Copenhagen at Rugby Park.
  • Joe Wright replaced Robbie Deas in defence on Thursday night, after missing the weekend's trip to Pittodrie through suspension. He accompanied Jack Burroughs, Lewis Mayo and Stuart Findlay at the back.
  • Danny Armstrong and Matty Kennedy provided the width, with Liam Donnelly and Brad Lyons in the centre. David Watson made way for club captain Kyle Vassell to partner Marley Watkins, who gave Killie a lifeline against Copenhagen, in attack.
  • Hibernian manager David Gray made three changes from the Hibees being knocked out of the Scottish League Cup at Parkhead courtesy of a 3-1 defeat to Celtic, before a late leveller saw Dundee leave Easter Road with a 2-2 draw.
  • Rocky Bushiri dropped out of defence, as Hibs opted for a flat back four. Club captain Joe Newell was joined in midfield by Nicky Cadden and Kwon Hyeok-Kyu - on loan from Celtic - as Nathan Moriah-Welsh and Josh Campbell made way.
  • Rudi Molotnikov came back in to start on the left hand side, with Martin Boyle on the right as they both supported lone striker Mykola Kukharevych in attack at the weekend.

Prediction

  • The Scottish Premiership's bottom two teams heading into this weekend's action meet at Rugby Park as 12th-placed Kilmarnock host Hibernian in 11th.
  • Killie's European adventure came to an end, as they gave it their best before Copenhagen squeezed past Kilmarnock courtesy of their leveller in Ayrshire, but they can exit Europe with their heads held high. Attention turns towards their season in the Scottish Premiership, where it's been a slow start, but there's plenty of time to turn it around as they try to get back to continental football.
  • It's also been a stuttering start for Hibernian, who are yet to get going in the league. After blitzing through their Scottish League Cup group, the draw wasn't the kindest to the Hibees as they were eliminated by Celtic in Glasgow. With no distractions until the Scottish Cup gets underway in the new year, now is the time for Hibs to gather some points and ascend up the league table.
  • Hibernian got the better of Kilmarnock in Edinburgh last season, but both other league meetings in Ayrshire ended in 2-2 draws so it would be no surprise to see a share of the spoils on Sunday.
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