Heart of Midlothian vs Kilmarnock: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 25 January

Betiball's prediction for Heart of Midlothian vs Kilmarnock on 25 January 2025 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Heart of Midlothian vs Kilmarnock preview before placing your bet.

Heart of Midlothian vs Kilmarnock: Starting Lineups Time : 25/01/2025 15:00

Heart of Midlothian
3 - 2
Finished
Kilmarnock
90+1' event Malachi Boateng / Elton Kabangu
90+1' event Malachi Boateng
69' event Yan Dhanda / Blair Spittal
69' event Musa Drammeh / Jorge Grant
69' event Lawrence Shankland / James Wilson
61' event Jorge Grant
58' event Jamie McCarthy
45+4' event Jorge Grant
11' event Lewis Neilson / Craig Halkett
7' event Elton Kabangu
event 87' Bruce Anderson / Robbie Deas
event 81' David Watson
event 68' Liam Donnelly / Liam Polworth
event 68' David Watson / Kyle Magennis
event 67' Fraser Murray
event 54' Danny Armstrong
event 50' Bobby Wales
event 46' Danny Armstrong / Calvin Ramsay
event 45+4' Marley Watkins
event 45+2' Kyle Magennis
event 42' Robbie Deas
90+1' event Malachi Boateng / Elton Kabangu
event 87' Bruce Anderson / Robbie Deas
90+1' event Malachi Boateng
event 81' David Watson
69' event Yan Dhanda / Blair Spittal
event 68' Liam Donnelly / Liam Polworth
69' event Musa Drammeh / Jorge Grant
event 68' David Watson / Kyle Magennis
69' event Lawrence Shankland / James Wilson
event 67' Fraser Murray
61' event Jorge Grant
event 54' Danny Armstrong
58' event Jamie McCarthy
event 50' Bobby Wales
45+4' event Jorge Grant
event 46' Danny Armstrong / Calvin Ramsay
11' event Lewis Neilson / Craig Halkett
event 45+4' Marley Watkins
7' event Elton Kabangu
event 45+2' Kyle Magennis
event 42' Robbie Deas
Heart of Midlothian Heart of Midlothian
Substitutions
#37 Musa Drammeh
#18 Malachi Boateng
#20 Yan Dhanda
#9 Lawrence Shankland
#23 Lewis Neilson
#77 Kenneth Vargas
#82 Gerald Taylor
#28 Zander Clark
#17 Alan Forrest
Heart of Midlothian Heart of Midlothian Kilmarnock Kilmarnock
10Shots15
4Shots on Goal8
9Fouls17
3Corner Kick7
17Free kick9
6Offside2
2Yellow card5
52Aerial76
6Save1
16Successful Tackles12
3Interceptions10
24Long pass32
2Assist2
4Shots off goal5
1Hit The Post0
28Head Success36
2Blocked2
16Tackle12
2Dribbles9
23Throw-in36
373Passes365
96Attacks124
35Dangerous attacks41
1Corner Kicks(HT)4
Kilmarnock Kilmarnock
Substitutions
#11 Danny Armstrong
#19 Bruce Anderson
#22 Liam Donnelly
#12 David Watson
#25 Ethan Schilte Brown
#14 Gary Mackay-Steven
#29 Aaron Brown
#30 Glavin
#26 Ben Brannan
Commentary
90+1' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Malachi Boateng / Elton Kabangu
90+1' Malachi Boateng - Heart of Midlothian receive a yellow card
87' Kilmarnock — substitution: Bruce Anderson / Robbie Deas
81' David Watson - Kilmarnock receive a yellow card
69' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Yan Dhanda / Blair Spittal
69' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Musa Drammeh / Jorge Grant
69' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Lawrence Shankland / James Wilson
68' Kilmarnock — substitution: Liam Donnelly / Liam Polworth
68' Kilmarnock — substitution: David Watson / Kyle Magennis
67' Goal! Fraser Murray - Kilmarnock
61' Goal! Jorge Grant - Heart of Midlothian
58' Goal! Jamie McCarthy - Heart of Midlothian
54' Danny Armstrong - Kilmarnock receive a yellow card
50' Goal! Bobby Wales - Kilmarnock
46' Kilmarnock — substitution: Danny Armstrong / Calvin Ramsay
45+4' Jorge Grant - Heart of Midlothian receive a yellow card
45+4' Marley Watkins - Kilmarnock receive a yellow card
45+2' Kyle Magennis - Kilmarnock receive a yellow card
42' Robbie Deas - Kilmarnock receive a yellow card
11' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Lewis Neilson / Craig Halkett
7' Goal! Elton Kabangu - Heart of Midlothian

How We Build the Heart of Midlothian vs Kilmarnock Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Heart of Midlothian vs Kilmarnock on 25 January 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Heart of Midlothian vs Kilmarnock Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Heart of Midlothian's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Kilmarnock's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Heart of Midlothian and Kilmarnock sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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