Our prediction for this Scottish Premiership match:
Following a 2-1 loss to Ross County, Hearts will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Premiership when they take on Kilmarnock on Saturday afternoon. The Jambos are a real force to be reckoned with at home, with the team eyeing their ninth home win of the process and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Killie. Fit-again Japan midfielder Yutaro Oda is pushing for a start, while all Frankie Kent, Craig Halkett, Barrie McKay, Peter Haring, and Liam Boyce remain in the recovery room.
Kilmarnock, on the other hand, proved their worth in a 5-2 win over St. Mirren in their last league match, but given their anything but good away record, home win should be considered. The good news for the visitors is that defender Lewis Mayo is back from suspension, while both Brad Lyons and Kyle Magennis should miss out with injuries.
Highlighted Team (Hearts):
Founded in 1874, Hearts are professional football club that compete in the Scotland Premiership. The Jam Tarts welcome their rivals at Tynecastle Park Gorgie, the stadium which can hold up to 20,000 spectators.
While the original Hearts strip was all white shirts and trousers with maroon trimmings, the club’s current home kit is all maroon with a white-collar. Hearts have won the Scottish Premier League title four times (1894/95, 1896/97, 1957/58, 1959/60), but they have been in Celtic and Rangers’ shadows in the 21st century. Hibernian are considered the club’s fiercest rivals. The two teams first met back in 1875 on Christmas Day, with Hearts winning the match 1-0. The Tynecastle Park Gorgie recorded their biggest win in 1880, with the team rolling over Anchor 21-0 in the FA Cup.
The club’s heaviest defeat came eight years later as Hearts were beaten by Vale of Leven 8-1 in the Scottish Cup. John Robertson is leading the club’s all-time goal-scoring chart, with the left winger netting 214 goals for the club.