Dundee United vs Hibernian: Confirmed Lineups & Match Prediction

Dundee United vs Hibernian Confirmed Lineups

The starting lineups for the Premiership fixture between Dundee United and Hibernian have been confirmed.

Dundee United Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI: Jack Walton, Kevin Ciubotaru, Joshua Rawlins, Michael Forbes, Bert Esselink, Zidane Iqbal, Dylan Tait, Lyall Cameron, Daniel Bennie, Idjessi Metsoko, Jesse Randall

Substitutes: Abdoulaye Yoro, Iurie Iovu, Dario Naamo, Jordan Amissah, Lachlan Rose, Zachary Sapsford, Neil Farrugia, Ross Graham, Panutche Camará

Hibernian Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI: Raphael Sallinger, Marko Ivezic, Jason Kerr, Jack Iredale, Ante Suto, Felix Passlack, Miguel Chaiwa, Josh Mulligan, Thibault Klidje, Owen Elding, Callum Wright

Substitutes: Martin Boyle, Rabbi Matondo, Nicky Cadden, Nathan Lowe, Freddie Owens, Joe Newell, Jacob Devaney, Azeem Abdulai, Grant Hanley

Dundee United vs Hibernian Immediate Reaction

Dundee United

Dundee United set up in a 4-3-3 shape with Jack Walton starting in goal behind a defensive unit comprising Kevin Ciubotaru, Joshua Rawlins, Michael Forbes, and Bert Esselink. Zidane Iqbal anchors the midfield trio alongside Dylan Tait and Lyall Cameron, while Daniel Bennie and Jesse Randall flank central striker Idjessi Metsoko in attack.

Hibernian

Hibernian deploy a 3-4-1-2 system, with Raphael Sallinger stationed in goal behind a back three of Marko Ivezic, Jason Kerr, and Jack Iredale. Ante Suto and Felix Passlack provide width from the wing-back positions alongside central midfielders Miguel Chaiwa and Josh Mulligan, with Callum Wright playing in behind a strike pairing of Thibault Klidje and Owen Elding.

Dundee United vs Hibernian Reactive Bet Builder

Our featured bet builder for this fixture combines four selections across both teams. The four-leg wager includes Martin Boyle to score anytime, Zachary Sapsford to be shown a card, Jesse Randall to register over 0.5 shots on target, and Dylan Tait to record over 1.5 shots.

Dundee United vs Hibernian Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

Hibernian enter the contest as slight favourites away from home, backed by an impressive recent head-to-head record that has seen them remain undefeated in their last six matches against Dundee United in all competitions. With both sides fielding attack-minded formations, the visitors are projected to have the edge in an open encounter.

Score Prediction: 1-2

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