Kilmarnock face Hibernian at Easter Road on Tuesday evening in a Premiership clash as both sides look to turn around inconsistent starts to the season. The visitors arrive having taken just one point from their last two league games, including a 1-1 draw with Aberdeen at Rugby Park on September 12, while Hibs come into the match buoyed by a 3-0 away win at Ross County three days prior.
Hibs have shown signs of improvement under their current setup, with Callum Wright and Thibault Klidjé providing creativity in midfield and Ante Šuto leading the line effectively in their 3-4-3 formation. However, they remain without defender Jordan Obita, who is out with an unknown injury and not expected back until September 18, and Rocky Bushiri, whose Achilles tendon issue keeps him sidelined until the end of the month.
Kilmarnock, meanwhile, have struggled to find consistency, sitting 12th in the Premiership with just one point from five games and a goal difference of -10 after scoring only four times while conceding 14. Their recent form reads DLLLL, though they did secure a 3-2 win over Ayr Utd in August and held Aberdeen to a draw in their most recent outing thanks to second-half goals from Tony John-Jules and Joe Hugill.
The away side will be without Robbie Deas, who continues to recover from a foot injury and is not expected to return until September 30, but they can call on a settled backline featuring Max Stryjek in goal and a defensive unit of Schjønning-Larsen, Stanger, McCarthy and Brandon. In midfield, Erik Ring will look to shield the defence while supplying Tom Lowery and Greg Kiltie, with Aaron Tshibola pushing forward from deeper positions.
Hibs will look to continue their recent upward trajectory, with Joe Newell and Josh Mulligan expected to drive the team forward from central areas, supported by the wing-back play of Jason Kerr and Jack Iredale. The match kicks off at 18:45 UTC and will be streamed live via the club’s official channels.
Both sides know a win here could provide vital momentum, with Hibs aiming to push clear of the relegation zone and Kilmarnock desperate to climb off the bottom of the table. The result could shape expectations for the coming weeks as the Premiership schedule intensifies.
Kilmarnock’s next fixture is a home game against Falkirk on December 30, a side currently sitting 11th in the league, giving them a long turnaround to regroup and refocus after this encounter.
Hibs’ recent 3-0 win over Ross County contributed to their current points tally, which can be reviewed in full on the stats page, while their position in the league table is updated live on the standings section.
