Predicted Hibs XI vs Kilmarnock as three changes made with key returns beckoning amid injury concerns

Hibs take to their first Premiership game of 2026 this weekend when they face Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.

There are some fitness concerns for head coach David Gray to consider, including Martin Boyle and Nicky Cadden. Others could return though like Jordan Obita from AFCON and Kieron Bowie, who missed Tuesday’s win over Aberdeen with illness.

Defender Warren O’Hora said ahead of the Killie clash: "It was big for us, the Christmas period is big for every team and to come away with six points so far out of two games is something that we definitely wanted. We have another big game on Saturday, we're looking to make it three out of three for the week and if you said to a team that you have an opportunity to get nine points out of nine in your last three games, I'm sure they'd take your hand off you.

"It'll be a tough game, no doubt about it. They'll be hard-working, the way a Killie always team is. Obviously the pitch there can be difficult, but both teams have to play on it. I'm sure that we'll be setting up in a way to go and win the game, no doubt. It's one that we'll be looking forward to."

With three changes from the Dons wins, here’s who we think starts for Hibs at Rugby Park.