Hibernian vs Hearts

Hibernian vs Hearts Form

Hibernian's most recent match was a 1-1 draw away to Dundee United. Overall, Hibernian's form has been inconsistent. In their last six matches, they have won two, drawn one, and lost three.

Hearts come into this match on the back of a 2-1 home win against Rangers. Hearts are in excellent form, having won three and drawn two of their last six matches. They are undefeated in 21 of their last 22 Premiership matches. Hearts have also been winning at both half time and full time in their last three Premiership matches.

The previous meeting between these two sides saw Hearts emerge victorious with a 1-0 win at home in October.

Over the last six meetings, the head-to-head record is evenly split, with both sides winning two matches and drawing two.

Hibernian vs Hearts Predicted Lineups

Hibernian (3-5-2): Sallinger; Iredale, Hanley, O'Hora; N. Cadden, Barlaser, McGrath, Mulligan, C. Cadden; Bowie, Boyle

Hearts (4-1-4-1): Schwolow; Milne, Findlay, Halkett, Steinwender; Devlin; Braga, Magnússon, McEntee, Kyziridis; Shankland

Hibernian will be without Molotnikov, who is doubtful. Bushiri, Chaiwa, and Obita are unavailable due to international duty.

Hearts have several players doubtful for this match, including Nieuwenhof, Pollock and Ageu. Kaboré is unavailable due to international duty.

Hibernian vs Hearts Match Prediction

Hearts arrive at Easter Road as clear favourites for the second Edinburgh derby of the season, sitting 16 points clear of Hibernian and carrying strong momentum at the top of the Scottish Premiership.

The Jambos have been exceptional in big games, taking a perfect 12 points from clashes with Celtic and Rangers, underlining their credentials as genuine title contenders.

Hibs have shown signs of resilience by avoiding defeat at Dundee United last time out, but their recent inconsistency leaves them with a mountain to climb against their city rivals.

Hearts edged the reverse fixture and will be keen to assert dominance by securing back-to-back derby victories, something that would further strengthen their position at the summit.

With confidence high and form on their side, Hearts look well placed to come out on top in another fiercely contested Edinburgh derby.

Score Prediction: Hibernian 0-2 Hearts

Hibernian vs Hearts Player Stat Trends

Craig Halkett has been carded in 4 of their last 6 apps.
Best price of 7/2 with 10Bet.

Martin Boyle has scored in 3 of their last 4 apps.
Best price of 11/4 with BetVictor.

Cláudio Braga has recorded 1+ shots on target in 7 of their last 10 apps.
Best price of 4/11 with multiple bookmakers.

Jamie McGrath has been carded in 3 of their last 5 apps.
Best price of 4/1 with 10bet.

Lawrence Shankland has attempted 4+ shots in 3 of their last 4 apps.
Best price of 1/1 with betway.

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Hibernian vs Hearts Betting Tip

Our bet builder tip for Hibernian vs Hearts is: 

Craig Halkett - To Be Shown a Card
Jamie McGrath - To Be Shown a Card

The bet builder is a best price of 18/1 with William Hill when publishing, and as short as 17/2 elsewhere.

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