Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 15 December

Betiball's prediction for Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian on 15 December 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) 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 : 15/12/2024 11:00

Kilmarnock
1 - 0
Finished
Heart of Midlothian
85' event Fraser Murray
84' event Rory McKenzie / Liam Donnelly
71' event Innes Cameron / Marley Watkins
46' event Kieran OHara / Robbie McCrorie
46' event Liam Donnelly / Bruce Anderson
18' event Bruce Anderson
11' event David Watson / Bobby Wales
6' event Robbie Deas
6' event Robbie Deas Card changed
event 87' Adam Forrester / Daniel Oyegoke
event 53' Liam Boyce / Blair Spittal
event 53' James Wilson / Kenneth Vargas
event 46' Yan Dhanda / Alan Forrest
event 46' Jorge Grant / Malachi Boateng
event 45+6' Kye Rowles
event 16' James Penrice
85' event Fraser Murray
event 87' Adam Forrester / Daniel Oyegoke
84' event Rory McKenzie / Liam Donnelly
event 53' Liam Boyce / Blair Spittal
71' event Innes Cameron / Marley Watkins
event 53' James Wilson / Kenneth Vargas
46' event Kieran OHara / Robbie McCrorie
event 46' Yan Dhanda / Alan Forrest
46' event Liam Donnelly / Bruce Anderson
event 46' Jorge Grant / Malachi Boateng
18' event Bruce Anderson
event 45+6' Kye Rowles
11' event David Watson / Bobby Wales
event 16' James Penrice
6' event Robbie Deas
6' event Robbie Deas Card changed
Kilmarnock Kilmarnock
Substitutions
#7 Rory McKenzie
#18 Innes Cameron
#22 Liam Donnelly
#12 David Watson
#1 Kieran OHara
#14 Gary Mackay-Steven
#11 Danny Armstrong
#2 Jack Burroughs
#37 Cole Burke
Kilmarnock Kilmarnock Heart of Midlothian Heart of Midlothian
7Shots14
5Shots on Goal4
6Fouls11
3Corner Kick6
11Free kick6
1Offside2
1Yellow card2
1Red card0
63Aerial53
4Save4
17Successful Tackles11
13Interceptions6
22Long pass31
1Shots off goal8
0Hit The Post2
30Head Success28
1Blocked2
17Tackle11
8Dribbles3
18Throw-in33
222Passes651
91Attacks150
23Dangerous attacks85
1Corner Kicks(HT)6
Heart of Midlothian Heart of Midlothian
Substitutions
#7 Jorge Grant
#20 Yan Dhanda
#21 James Wilson
#27 Liam Boyce
#35 Adam Forrester
#80 Andres Salazar
#11 Yutaro Oda
#28 Zander Clark
#25 Macauley Tait
Commentary
87' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Adam Forrester / Daniel Oyegoke
85' Fraser Murray - Kilmarnock receive a yellow card
84' Kilmarnock — substitution: Rory McKenzie / Liam Donnelly
71' Kilmarnock — substitution: Innes Cameron / Marley Watkins
53' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Liam Boyce / Blair Spittal
53' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: James Wilson / Kenneth Vargas
46' Kilmarnock — substitution: Kieran OHara / Robbie McCrorie
46' Kilmarnock — substitution: Liam Donnelly / Bruce Anderson
46' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Yan Dhanda / Alan Forrest
46' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Jorge Grant / Malachi Boateng
45+6' Kye Rowles - Heart of Midlothian receive a yellow card
18' Penalty scored! Bruce Anderson - Kilmarnock
16' James Penrice - Heart of Midlothian receive a yellow card
11' Kilmarnock — substitution: David Watson / Bobby Wales
6' Robbie Deas - Kilmarnock receive a red card
6' VAR review - Kilmarnock

How We Build the Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian on 15 December 2024 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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