Hibernian vs Kilmarnock Prediction: A low goal scoring contest in favor of the visitors

On Saturday, Hibernian will look to get their season back on track when they host Kilmarnock after being winless in their previous six matches in the Scottish Premiership. The visitors are doing quite well right now because of their recent string of successes, which have propelled them into fourth place in the standings.

Hibernian has gone six games in the Scottish Premiership without earning three points for themselves, indicating that they are currently going through a difficult period in terms of winning games. Although the Hibs have only suffered one defeat during that span, it came at the hands of Rangers. The team's five draws have prevented them from making as much headway as they otherwise could have in the standings. As of right now, they are in eighth position, and the only thing keeping them above the relegation zone at the moment is two points. Because of this, there is pressure on the club as they head into this weekend. They have only secured one victory at home in the league this season, so there is surely some potential for improvement, especially considering the fact that a loss to Kilmarnock may see them fall down the table. The team coached by Nick Montgomery was left unhappy when they split the points with St. Mirren in the midweek match after they gave up their lead twice to draw 2-2.

As the visitors enter this weekend's match having just secured three points in their most recent match, they will be looking to keep up the pressure that Hibernian have been putting on themselves. Since the last break for international competition, Kilmarnock have been playing very well, with Innes Cameron scoring the lone goal for his team in their most recent encounter, which was played against Motherwell. Killie moved up into fourth place as a result of these three points, but with just two points separating them from their nearest competitors, there is very little room for mistake at this time in the competition. Kilmarnock, on the other hand, hasn't won a single game away from home in the league so far, and that's something that they'll have to rectify if they want to stay in the top half of the standings in the division. Killie have only scored an average of one goal per game when they are playing away from home; thus, the club will want to show off their attacking prowess whenever they are competing away from home.

Hibernian possible starting lineup:

Marshall; Miller, Fish, Bushiri, Obita; Jair Tavares, Levitt, Newell, Youan; Boyle, Vente

Kilmarnock possible starting lineup:

Dennis; Mayo, Wright, Findlay; Armstrong, Watson, Lyons, Polworth, Kennedy; Watkins, Vassel

Kilmarnock has been putting together improved performances as of late, and it is possible that this will lead to them scooping up an additional three points this coming weekend. On previous occasions, it has been difficult for Hibernian to cross the finish line, and this lack of confidence could end up being a problem for them on Saturday.