Get the Hibernian vs Heart of Midlothian confirmed lineups, team news, prediction, and key betting odds ahead of this Premiership Edinburgh derby clash.
Hibernian vs Heart of Midlothian Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premiership |
|---|---|
Match Date | Thursday 3 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue | Easter Road Stadium |
The starting lineups for the Premiership fixture between Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian have been confirmed.
Hibernian Starting XI
Formation: 3412
Starting XI: Raphael Sallinger, Grant Hanley, Jordan Obita, Jason Kerr, Felix Passlack, Callum Wright, Jacob Devaney, Josh Mulligan, Martin Boyle, Jamie McGrath, Nathan Lowe
Substitutes: Ante Suto, Azeem Abdulai, Adam Mayor, Kanayo Megwa, Miguel Chaiwa, Thibault Klidje, Jack Iredale, Jordan Smith, Joe Newell
Heart of Midlothian Starting XI
Formation: 442
Starting XI: Beau Reus, Stuart Findlay, Jordi Altena, Jamie McCart, Oisin McEntee, Laurent Mendy, Josh McPake, Calvin Miller, Blair Spittal, Cláudio Braga, James Wilson
Substitutes: JJ Williams, Harry Milne, Tómas Magnússon, Pierre Landry Kaboré, Sabri Guendouz, Rogers Mato, Amadou Ba-Sy, Ryan Fulton, Sabah Kerjota
Hibernian vs Heart of Midlothian Immediate Reaction
Hibernian
Hibernian line up in a 3-4-1-2 formation for this Edinburgh derby. Raphael Sallinger starts in goal behind a back three of Grant Hanley, Jordan Obita, and Jason Kerr. Jamie McGrath operates in the attacking midfield role behind a strike duo of Martin Boyle and Nathan Lowe.
Heart of Midlothian
Heart of Midlothian deploy a 4-4-2 setup at Easter Road. Beau Reus takes his place between the posts, protected by a central defensive partnership of Stuart Findlay and Oisin McEntee. Out wide, Calvin Miller and Josh McPake provide width in midfield, supporting forwards Cláudio Braga and James Wilson.
Hibernian vs Heart of Midlothian Reactive Bet Builder
Our reactive bet builder for this fixture features four legs. We are backing Hibernian to secure the victory on home turf, with Nathan Lowe tipped to score anytime. Additionally, we expect both teams to find the net, while Miguel Chaiwa is selected to be shown a card.
Hibernian vs Heart of Midlothian Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With both sides naming competitive starting lineups for this derby, a closely contested encounter is anticipated. Hibernian's attacking setup featuring Martin Boyle and Nathan Lowe will test the visitors, but Heart of Midlothian's balanced structure should keep them competitive throughout.
Score Prediction: 1-1
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