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Kilmarnock vs Hearts Match Summary
Competition | Scottish Premiership |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 19 September 2026 |
Match Time | 17:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Kilmarnock, The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Premier Sports, sportdigital |
Kilmarnock host Hearts at Rugby Park with both sides arriving off contrasting midweek results. Our Kilmarnock vs Hearts prediction leans towards the visitors, but Killie will fancy this one after Tuesday's lift.
Neil McCann's Killie are chasing their first home Premiership points of the season, buoyed by a 1-0 win at Hibernian on Tuesday. That midweek success is exactly the springboard they wanted.
Wouter Vrancken's Hearts, meanwhile, are looking for an immediate response after slipping to a 2-1 defeat at Falkirk in midweek, and over 3,300 travelling supporters will make the trip to Ayrshire.
These two have shared six meetings, with three Hearts wins, two Kilmarnock wins and a single draw. Killie have seen under 2.5 goals in five of their last six home matches against Hearts in all competitions.
Kilmarnock vs Hearts Form
Killie sit bottom of the table and rank 12th of 12 for form, so Tuesday's 1-0 win at Hibernian, sealed by a first-half George Stanger goal, was badly needed. Their win market hit rate stands at four of the last 10, and the Premiership has served up under 2.5 goals in three of their last three outings on the bounce.
Hearts arrive third in the table and third for form, but that midweek 2-1 loss at Falkirk, where James Wilson netted their only goal, dented the mood. Their engine keeps ticking though, with the Premiership delivering over 2.5 goals in each of their last eight matches. Josh McPake has scored or assisted in five of his last five appearances.
Kilmarnock vs Hearts Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Kilmarnock: Robbie Deas (Injured/doubtful), Djenairo Daniëls (Suspended), MJ Kamson-Kamara (Ineligible)
Hearts: Tobias Renaud (Injured/out), Craig Halkett (Injured/doubtful), Blair Spittal (Injured/doubtful), Ageu (Injured/doubtful), Michael Fagan-Walcott (Injured/doubtful)
Kilmarnock
Neil McCann has calls to make in defence and midfield, with Robbie Deas a doubt and Djenairo Daniëls suspended after his late red card at Easter Road. Max Stryjek keeps his place in goal, with Bailey Rice expected to feature in the engine room alongside Tom Lowery and Greg Kiltie, and Tyreece John-Jules partnering Joe Hugill up top.
Hearts
Wouter Vrancken has a lengthy list of doubts, with Craig Halkett, Blair Spittal, Ageu and Michael Fagan-Walcott all uncertain and Tobias Renaud injured. The usual attacking quartet of Josh McPake, Claudio Braga, Calvin Miller and James Wilson are set to lead the line, with Beau Reus between the sticks.
Kilmarnock vs Hearts Predicted Lineup
Kilmarnock
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: Stryjek; Schjønning-Larsen, Stanger, McCarthy, Ring; Lowery, Rice, Tshibola; Kiltie; Hugill, John-Jules
Hearts
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Reus; Milne, Findlay, McCart, Altena; Dhanda, Mendy; McPake, Braga, Miller; Wilson
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Kilmarnock vs Hearts Key Stats & Match Facts
Kilmarnock have seen under 2.5 goals in five of their last six home matches against Heart of Midlothian in all competitions.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Heart of Midlothian's last eight games in the Premiership.
Heart of Midlothian have had 15+ shots in three out of three matches vs Kilmarnock (Premiership).
There have been 26+ shots taken in four of the last four meetings between Kilmarnock and Heart of Midlothian in the Premiership.
Heart of Midlothian have received 2+ cards in five of their last six matches vs Kilmarnock (Premiership).
Kilmarnock vs Hearts Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This one looks a tight, low-scoring affair, and we make it a 1-1 draw. Hearts are favourites at 8/11 with AK Bets and hold the edge in quality, but their away form is a worry and Kilmarnock's midweek win at Hibernian gives Killie belief at Rugby Park. You can back a Kilmarnock vs Hearts draw at 10/3 with AK Bets.
Best Bets
Back Harry Milne to record over 0.5 shots on target in the Player Shots On Target market. Milne lines up at left-back for a Hearts side expected to dominate the ball and pile up shots against a bottom-ranked Kilmarnock defence, and the numbers make him a genuine threat to test Stryjek at least once.
Back Claudio Braga to register over 3.5 total shots in the Player Shots market. Braga starts through the middle for a Hearts team that averages 16.5 shots per game and is favoured to win here, so the central creator getting to four attempts of his own looks a sound angle in an open contest.
Kilmarnock vs Hearts Bet Builder
Our four-leg Kilmarnock vs Hearts bet builder tips pairs Robbie Deas to be carded, James Wilson anytime goalscorer, Joe Hugill over 0.5 shots on target and over 2.5 total goals for an attacking, feisty contest.
Deas has been carded in each of his last five appearances against Heart of Midlothian in the Premiership, and this remains a card-heavy fixture, so the defender picking up a booking looks well backed.
Wilson has scored in three of his last four Premiership appearances and netted Hearts' goal at Falkirk in midweek, making the in-form forward a strong shout to find the net again.
Hugill has recorded 1+ shots on target in five of his last six Premiership outings, so the Killie frontman clearing this line fits the pattern of a striker consistently working the keeper.
Hearts have topped 2.5 goals in all eight of their Premiership fixtures this season, and with plenty of shots flying in when these two meet, the goals leg completes the combination nicely.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 11/1 and is as short as 11/1 elsewhere.
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Kilmarnock vs Hearts Talking Points
There is plenty riding on this one, and you can back your view on the Scottish Premiership across the market. The big storyline is Hearts' away form, with the Jambos struggling to win on the road, which is why Kilmarnock will sense an opportunity after their midweek lift. Hearts have the extra motivation of putting things right after the Falkirk setback, and over 3,300 travelling fans will roar them on in Ayrshire. Adding to the buzz around the visitors, 19-year-old forward James Wilson has earned his first senior Scotland call-up, a reward for a bright start that included his goal at Falkirk. Wilson looks the man most likely to unlock a stubborn Killie side, though Kilmarnock's discipline will be tested in a fixture that regularly produces bookings.
Kilmarnock vs Hearts Predictions FAQs
When is the Kilmarnock vs Hearts Scottish Premiership game?
The match kicks off on Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 17:45 UK time.
Where is Kilmarnock vs Hearts being played?
The match is being played at The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park in Kilmarnock.
Where can I watch Kilmarnock vs Hearts?
The match will be shown live on Premier Sports and sportdigital.
What competition is Kilmarnock vs Hearts in?
The fixture is being played in the Scottish Premiership.
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