Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 May

Betiball's prediction for Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian on 18 May 2025 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian preview before placing your bet.

Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian: Starting Lineups Time : 18/05/2025 10:00

Kilmarnock

0 - 1

Finished

Heart of Midlothian

83'

Gary Mackay-Steven / Kyle Vassell

71'

Cole Burke / Danny Armstrong

70'

Liam Polworth / Bradley Lyons

65'

Marley Watkins / Bobby Wales

46'

Bruce Anderson / Stuart Findlay

40'

Liam Donnelly

89' Stephen Kingsley

69' Elton Kabangu / Lawrence Shankland

69' James Wilson / Alan Forrest

68' Sander Erik Kartum / Calem Nieuwenhof

59' Craig Halkett / Harry Milne

38' Yan Dhanda

37' Yan Dhanda Card changed

22' Ryan Fulton / Zander Clark

19' Adam Forrester

83'

Gary Mackay-Steven / Kyle Vassell

89' Stephen Kingsley

71'

Cole Burke / Danny Armstrong

69' Elton Kabangu / Lawrence Shankland

70'

Liam Polworth / Bradley Lyons

69' James Wilson / Alan Forrest

65'

Marley Watkins / Bobby Wales

68' Sander Erik Kartum / Calem Nieuwenhof

46'

Bruce Anderson / Stuart Findlay

59' Craig Halkett / Harry Milne

40'

Liam Donnelly

38' Yan Dhanda

37' Yan Dhanda Card changed

22' Ryan Fulton / Zander Clark

19' Adam Forrester

Kilmarnock

Substitutions

#19 Bruce Anderson

#31 Liam Polworth

#14 Gary Mackay-Steven

#23 Marley Watkins

#37 Cole Burke

#18 Innes Cameron

#21 Calvin Ramsay

#1 Kieran OHara

#38 Archie Traynor

Kilmarnock Heart of Midlothian

17Shots11

1Shots on Goal5

14Fouls13

3Corner Kick5

13Free kick14

1Offside2

1Yellow card1

0Red card1

26Aerial26

4Save1

12Successful Tackles10

8Interceptions9

39Long pass13

0Assist1

11Shots off goal3

13Head Success13

5Blocked3

12Tackle10

6Dribbles3

15Throw-in14

378Passes441

79Attacks81

41Dangerous attacks29

1Corner Kicks(HT)2

Heart of Midlothian

Substitutions

#19 Elton Kabangu

#4 Craig Halkett

#21 James Wilson

#12 Ryan Fulton

#27 Sander Erik Kartum

#15 Michael Steinwender

#7 Jorge Grant

#10 Barry McKay

#64 Alfie Osborne

Commentary

89' Goal! Stephen Kingsley - Heart of Midlothian

83' Kilmarnock — substitution: Gary Mackay-Steven / Kyle Vassell

71' Kilmarnock — substitution: Cole Burke / Danny Armstrong

70' Kilmarnock — substitution: Liam Polworth / Bradley Lyons

69' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Elton Kabangu / Lawrence Shankland

69' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: James Wilson / Alan Forrest

68' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Sander Erik Kartum / Calem Nieuwenhof

65' Kilmarnock — substitution: Marley Watkins / Bobby Wales

59' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Craig Halkett / Harry Milne

46' Kilmarnock — substitution: Bruce Anderson / Stuart Findlay

40' Liam Donnelly - Kilmarnock receive a yellow card

38' Yan Dhanda - Heart of Midlothian receive a red card

37' VAR review - Heart of Midlothian

22' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Ryan Fulton / Zander Clark

19' Adam Forrester - Heart of Midlothian receive a yellow card

How We Build the Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian on 18 May 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.

Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Kilmarnock's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Heart of Midlothian'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 Kilmarnock and Heart of Midlothian sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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