Hibernian prepare for a Tuesday night Premiership fixture against Kilmarnock with two key defenders unavailable. The club sits eighth in the standings with six points from five matches, a record of two wins and three losses. Their season's goal difference stands at minus three, having scored six and conceded nine goals.
Jordan Obita is sidelined with a calf injury until October, while Rocky Bushiri is out with an Achilles problem until the end of the month. Their absences will test a defensive unit that has conceded nine goals this season. For the latest on all player fitness, check our dedicated injuries page. Kilmarnock also have a defensive concern, with Robbie Deas missing due to a foot injury.
Recent form
Hibernian's form has been inconsistent, with two wins and three defeats in their last five outings. They arrive at Easter Road off the back of a convincing 3-0 away win at Ross County last Saturday. Thibault Klidjé, Adam Mayor and Ante Šuto were the scorers in that victory. Before that, they suffered a 2-1 loss at St Johnstone and a 3-1 home defeat to Hearts in the Edinburgh derby.
Kilmarnock's recent results show a team struggling for wins, with two draws and two losses in their last four league games. They held Aberdeen to a 1-1 draw at Rugby Park in their most recent match. Their last victory came in mid-August against Ayr United in the League Cup.
Team news
Hibernian's last starting lineup, a 3-4-3 used against Ross County, featured Raphael Sallinger in goal behind a back three of Jason Kerr, Jack Iredale and Kanayochukwu Megwa. Felix Passlack and Josh Mulligan operated as wing-backs, with Joe Newell and Adam Mayor in midfield. Callum Wright, the team's top scorer this season with two goals, supported forwards Thibault Klidjé and Ante Šuto.
Kilmarnock last fielded a 4-1-3-2 formation, with Max Stryjek in goal. Their defence included Michael Schjønning-Larsen, George Stanger, Cathal McCarthy and Jamie Brandon. Erik Ring anchored the midfield ahead of them.
The match kicks off at 18:45 UTC at Easter Road. Hibernian's next scheduled league fixture is at home to St Mirren on 30 December.
