Hibernian vs Kilmarnock predictions: Sun will not shine on Killie in Leith
Hibernian are unbeaten in their last seven games against Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock have failed to score in any of their last six visits to Easter Road
Recommended bet: Hibernian to win to nil
Having earned a 2-1 victory on the road at Dundee in their opening Scottish Premiership game, Hibernian are back to the home comforts of Leith for the arrival of Kilmarnock on Sunday.
While there is plenty of chatter across the capital about Hearts aiming to narrow the gap on Celtic and Rangers, Hibs will have their own lofty ambitions for the season.
A brace from Kieron Bowie helped Hibs to a 2-1 victory at Dens Park and David Gray's men next face a Killie side who threw away a two-goal lead to draw with Livingston in their opening fixture.
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Team news
Hibs have no fresh injury concerns, but Joe Newell continues to be a long-term absentee and once again misses out this weekend.
As for Killie, Kyle Magennis is unlikely to recover in time from injury for the trip across the M8, while Djenairo Daniels is a doubt after he was forced off with a knock in the stalemate with Livi.
George Stanger, who was shown a red card before Livingston scored two late goals, is suspended.
The stats
Hibernian have an excellent record in this fixture, going unbeaten in their last seven meetings with Kilmarnock (3W, 4D).
Killie have failed to score a single goal in any of their last six games at Easter Road.
Kilmarnock's last league win at Hibernian came back in May 2014, with former Scotland international Kris Boyd scoring the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory.
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Prediction
Unbeaten in their last 11 league games at home to Kilmarnock, it is hard not to see Hibernian claiming all three points in Leith on Sunday.
Hibs have been quietly going about their business over the summer and have a team capable of being the best of the rest behind the Old Firm this season.
Easter Road has certainly not been a happy hunting ground for Kilmarnock over the years.
With Killie failing to win on any of their last six visits in all competitions, the East Ayrshire outfit might well find the back of the net elusive again on Sunday, with Hibs looking to be well-set for three points on their own patch.
