Kilmarnock 1-1 Heart Of Midlothian: result and AI prediction

Kilmarnock – Heart Of Midlothian, Scottish Premiership, Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 05:45 PM (GMT). Venue: The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park

Kilmarnock is #12 in the table (4 pts) and Heart Of Midlothian #3 (12 pts). 9 places separate the two teams in the table. Heart Of Midlothian averages 2.2 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Kilmarnock 2, draws 1, Heart Of Midlothian 3. Their last meeting, on March 14, 2026, ended Kilmarnock 1-0 Heart Of Midlothian.

AI predicted: 1-3 · Final score: 1-1Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Kilmarnock arrive with the lift of a first league win, but their home form remains the central obstacle against a Hearts side that has made a much stronger start. Hearts’ midweek setback at Falkirk interrupts their momentum, yet it also sharpens the need for an immediate response. The key contest is whether Kilmarnock can turn Rugby Park into a second-ball and set-piece match before Hearts establish midfield control. Recent meetings in Ayrshire show that the hosts should not be dismissed simply because the broader league form points towards the visitors.

Head-to-head analysis

The last ten meetings have been closely contested, with Kilmarnock winning the latest Rugby Park encounter. Hearts have also recorded convincing victories in the series, so the stronger long-term league position does not remove the home side’s demonstrated ability to frustrate this opponent.

Injuries and absences

No absences are confirmed in the supplied fixture data. FotMob’s conflicting listing of possible defensive injuries, particularly for Hearts, should be treated as unverified until official line-ups are released.

Form (last 5)

KilmarnockLeague position #12 · 4 ptsL D W
Heart Of MidlothianLeague position #3 · 12 ptsW W L

Kilmarnock vs Heart Of Midlothian stats

KilmarnockHeart Of Midlothian
Played66
Goals scored513
Goals conceded147
Clean sheets21

Last meetings

  • 2026-03-14Kilmarnock 1-0 Heart Of Midlothian
  • 2025-12-03Heart Of Midlothian 1-1 Kilmarnock
  • 2025-10-18Kilmarnock 0-3 Heart Of Midlothian
  • 2025-05-18Kilmarnock 0-1 Heart Of Midlothian
  • 2025-01-25Heart Of Midlothian 3-2 Kilmarnock
  • 2024-12-15Kilmarnock 1-0 Heart Of Midlothian

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