Kilmarnock travel to Easter Road to face Hibernian in a Premiership clash on Tuesday evening. The match kicks off at 18:45 UTC as both sides look to improve their early-season form.
Kilmarnock arrive having taken just one point from their first five league games, leaving them 12th and bottom of the table. Their recent results show a draw with Aberdeen followed by losses to St Mirren and Dundee United, with only a win over Ayr United breaking the streak.
Hibernian come into the game on the back of a 3-0 away win at Ross County, though they have lost two of their last three matches. Raphael Sallinger starts in goal for the visitors, while Kilmarnock retain Max Stryjek between the sticks after his solid display against Aberdeen.
Midfield battle will be key, with Joe Newell and Josh Mulligan likely to dominate for Hibs, opposed by Erik Ring and Tom Lowery for Killie. Up front, Callum Wright leads the Hibs line as Joe Hugill aims to build on his late goal against the Dons.
Injury concerns persist for both sides, with Hibernian missing Jordan Obita and Rocky Bushiri through defensive absences. Kilmarnock have no new absentees beyond those already expected out.
The fixture represents an early test of character for Derek McInnes’ side, who know a win would lift them off the bottom and ease growing pressure. Fans will be watching closely for signs of improvement in both defence and attack.
Kilmarnock will look to carry any positives forward into their next fixture, a home game against Falkirk scheduled for December 30th, as they seek to climb away from the foot of the table.
