Saturday's football game at Rugby Park pits together Kilmarnock and Hearts, with the hosts looking to build on a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Hibernian that ended their five-game winless run. Kilmarnock have won just 33% of their last six home matches, while conceding 2.17 goals per game in that spell. Suriname forward Djenairo Daniels is suspended, while midfielder Bailey Rice is a major doubt after picking up a knock against Hibs.
The Jambos, on the other hand, aim to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat to Falkirk despite producing 1.73 xG in that match. Hearts have been in excellent form overall, winning 60% of their last 10 matches and scoring an impressive 2.60 goals per game. Their away fixtures have also averaged 3.50 goals. Ageu, Halkett, and Renaud remain sidelined through injury.
Hearts were unlucky not to grab something from the Falkirk game and with the team scoring 2.25 goals per away game, we are tempted to bet on Away Win. Additionally, Hearts DNB and Over 1.5 goals bets are worth considering as 59% of the previous 41 H2H meetings produced at least two goals.
This Scottish Premiership match will be played on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 17:45.
What is our Kilmarnock vs Hearts prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Kilmarnock 1 - 2 Hearts
Kilmarnock vs Hearts Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Elton Kabangu @ 105 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Elton Kabangu @ 400 Odds
- To be Booked: Jamie Brandon @ 162 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Hearts -0.5 @ -149 Odds
- European Handicap: Kilmarnock +2 @ -450 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -450 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Hearts to Win @ -350 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Hearts to Win/Hearts to Win @ 160 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Hearts - No @ -250 Odds
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View OfferKilmarnock Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdllwllddw | 1.20 |
| Home | wlwlld | 1.17 |
| Away | dldw | 1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 3.17 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 2.17 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 17% | 75% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.48 | 1.58 | 1.30 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.82 | 1.82 | 1.83 |
Hearts Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwddwwwwl | 2.10 |
| Home | wdwdww | 2.33 |
| Away | dwwl | 1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.80 | 4.00 | 3.50 |
| Scored | 2.60 | 2.83 | 2.25 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.17 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 80% | 83% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.62 | 1.71 | 1.50 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.38 | 1.17 | 1.69 |
Kilmarnock vs Hearts Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Kilmarnock (46%)
41 Matches
Hearts (32%)
Kilmarnock vs Hearts Past Results
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