The big picture

Heart of Midlothian come in 4th on the ladder with 20 points; Kilmarnock are 12th on 9. Heart of Midlothian have the higher position to protect.

Heart of Midlothian are 6–3–2 in Scottish Premiership 2026-27, averaging 2.2 goals for and 1.5 against.

Kilmarnock are 2–7–3 in Scottish Premiership 2026-27, averaging 1.1 goals for and 2.3 against.

Form

Heart of Midlothian have won two of their last five and most recently drew with Rangers 2–2.

Kilmarnock have won one of their last five and most recently drew with St Johnstone 2–2.

Head to head

These sides have met 19 times on our records since 2018: Heart of Midlothian 6, Kilmarnock 9, 4 drawn.

Last time out (2026-27), it was a draw 1–1 at The BBSP Stadium.

Biggest margin between these two: Heart of Midlothian by 3 goals in 2025-26 (3–0).

Players to watch

For Heart of Midlothian, watch Cláudio Braga (0.5 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Calvin Miller (0.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

For Kilmarnock, watch Greg Kiltie (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Joe Hugill (0.2 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).

Milestone watch

Cláudio Braga is set to play game 50.

At Tynecastle Park

Heart of Midlothian have won 15 of their last 19 at Tynecastle Park.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Heart of Midlothian have the edge.