Our prediction for this Scottish Premiership match:
Hearts play host to Kilmarnock in the Premiership round 10, aiming to build on their recent positive results. The Jambos have shown signs of improvement of late, securing a notable victory over Omonia in the Conference League and drawing 2-2 with Hibernian in a hard-fought league encounter. Hearts head coach Steven Naismith has a stable squad to select from, as there are no new injury concerns, although teenage striker James Wilson, who scored a late equalizer against Hibs, could earn his first start.
Kilmarnock, meanwhile, head to Tynecastle following a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Ross County. Killie's form on the road has been mixed, and they’ll face further challenges with midfielder Liam Donnelly unavailable through suspension, leaving a gap in their midfield. Considering that Hearts have been making progress week by week, we predict that the visitors are going to return home with their hands empty.
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.