Our prediction for this Scottish Premiership match:
Kilmarnock
Match Time & Date:
05/01/2025
16:00
Prediction: 1-0
Ross County
Kilmarnock will look to build on their impressive home form as they welcome Ross County to Rugby Park in this round 22 Premiership clash. The Killie are on a three-game winning run at home, with their latest triumph a commanding 2-0 victory over St. Mirren. Anyhow, the hosts will have to prove their worth on the field.
Ross County, meanwhile, head into this match buoyed by a hard-fought 2-1 win over Aberdeen away from home. While the Staggies showed they can deliver on the road, consistency has been an issue for Don Cowie's side, who often falter when playing outside Dingwall. Kilmarnock will be without Stuart Findlay, but Derek McInnes has enough depth in his squad to cover for the defensive absence. Ross County are fortunate to have a clean bill of health. Given the Killie’s home dominance and the Staggies’ struggles on the road, there is a big value in betting on the home side.
Highlighted Team (Kilmarnock):
Founded on January 5, 1869, Kilmarnock are the oldest professional club in Scotland. The Killie welcome their opponents at Rugby Park, the stadium with the artificial turf. The venue, which was opened back in August 1899, can hold up to 17,889 people.
Kilmarnock won their first and only Scotland Premier League trophy in the 1964/65 season despite being level on points with Hearts at the end of the season. Fellow Ayrshire club Ayr United are considered the Killie’s bitterest rivals. The two teams have been facing each other in the Ayrshire derby since September 1910.
Dark blue is the dominant colour of the club’s home kit, while Kilmarnock footballers wear yellow and blues kit when playing on the travels. The Killie recorded their biggest win back in 1896, with the team beating Saltcoats Victoria 13-2 in the second round of the Scottish Qualifying Cup. The club suffered their biggest defeat in August 1938 as they were hammered by Celtic 9-1 in the Scottish League Division.
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