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Hibernian vs Hearts Match Summary
Competition | Scottish Premiership |
|---|---|
Match Date | Thursday 3 September 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Edinburgh, Easter Road Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Premier Sports (UK) |
The first Edinburgh derby of the 2026/27 season lands at Easter Road, with Hibernian hosting Hearts in what promises to be a lively, high-stakes affair in the Scottish Premiership.
Hibernian arrive off a 2-1 away win at Dundee, bouncing back after their Europa Conference League qualifier exit. The Hibees have won their past four league games on the road, their best such run since 2020.
Hearts come in having reached the Europa Conference League league phase in midweek, then following that up with a 2-1 home win over St Johnstone at Tynecastle. The Jambos have real momentum.
These two have shared the spoils recently, each winning three of the last six league meetings. With both defences leaky and both attacks firing, goals feel very much on the menu here.
Hibernian vs Hearts Form
Hibernian recovered from a 3-2 Europa Conference League qualifier defeat to Gent at Easter Road with a 2-1 league win at Dundee. Their attack is humming, with the Hibees racking up 28 or more shots in all three of their most recent Premiership outings and over 2.5 goals landing in seven of their last eight. Martin Boyle and Nathan Lowe lead a direct front line.
Hearts qualified for the Europa Conference League league phase after seeing off Rapid Wien on penalties, then beat St Johnstone 2-1 at Tynecastle. The Jambos are scoring freely, with over 2.5 goals in nine of their last ten league games. James Wilson leads the line, with Claudio Braga pulling the strings in behind.
Hibernian vs Hearts Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Hibernian: R. Bushiri (Injured/doubtful)
Hearts: T. Renaud (Injured/out), S. Kingsley (Injured/doubtful), M. Fagan-Walcott (Injured/doubtful), C. Halkett (Injured/doubtful), Ageu (Injured/doubtful)
Hibernian
David Gray made three changes for the win at Dundee, with Raphael Sallinger keeping his place in goal. Grant Hanley joined Jordan Obita and Jason Kerr in a back three, Callum Wright came in at left wing-back and Felix Passlack held down the right. Jacob Devaney partnered Josh Mulligan in the engine room, with Jamie McGrath backing Nathan Lowe and Martin Boyle up top. Robin Bushiri is a doubt.
Hearts
Hearts made four changes for the win over St Johnstone, with Beau Reus impressing in goal. Stuart Findlay and Oisin McEntee continued in central defence, with Jordi Altena at right-back. Laurent Mendy partnered Tomas Magnusson in midfield, while Josh McPake, Claudio Braga and Sabah Kerjota supported lone striker James Wilson. Tom Renaud is out, with Stephen Kingsley, Michael Fagan-Walcott, Craig Halkett and Ageu all doubtful.
Hibernian vs Hearts Predicted Lineup
Hibernian
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: R. Sallinger; J. Obita, G. Hanley, J. Kerr; C. Wright, J. Devaney, J. Mulligan, F. Passlack; J. McGrath; N. Lowe, M. Boyle
Hearts
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: B. Reus; C. Miller, S. Findlay, O. McEntee, J. Altena; L. Mendy, T. Magnússon; J. McPake, C. Braga, S. Kerjota; J. Wilson
Hibernian vs Hearts Key Stats & Match Facts
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Hibernian's last 8 games in the Premiership.
Hibernian have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against Heart of Midlothian in all competitions.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of Heart of Midlothian's last 10 games in the Premiership.
Both teams have scored in 5 of the last 7 meetings between Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian in the Premiership.
Heart of Midlothian have received 2+ cards in 7 of their last 10 matches against Hibernian in the Premiership.
Hibernian vs Hearts Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This one has the makings of an open, goal-filled derby. Both teams are scoring freely and both leak goals, so we are leaning towards a high-scoring draw. Our Hibernian vs Hearts prediction is 2-2, with the hosts edged as narrow favourites at 6/4 with AK Bets.
Best Bets
Both Teams To Score in the Edinburgh derby between Hibernian and Hearts. The engine forecasts a high-scoring game with a 57% both teams to score implied probability, and it stacks up: over 2.5 goals has landed in seven of Hibs' last eight league games and nine of Hearts' last ten. Both attacks look far too sharp to be kept quiet here.
Martin Boyle Over 2.5 Shots for Hibernian. Boyle spearheads the Hibs attack at Easter Road and carries a strong 71% implied probability to fire off at least three shots. He has attempted 2+ shots in each of his last four appearances against Hearts in the Premiership, making him a natural fit for this market in what should be a fast-paced, shot-heavy fixture.
Hibernian vs Hearts Bet Builder
Our four-leg Hibernian vs Hearts bet builder backs a Hibernian win, Nathan Lowe to score anytime, both teams to score, and Miguel Chaiwa to be shown a card in a fiery derby.
Hibernian carry a 39% win implied probability and have registered 28 or more shots in every one of their last three Premiership games. On home soil, the Hibees look well set to edge it.
Nathan Lowe leads the Hibs line alongside Boyle and is backed at a 37.68% implied probability to find the net. He is a well-supported anytime scorer shout who could be the difference in a derby where Hibernian's forward play looks sharp.
Both teams to score is well founded, having landed in five of the last seven meetings between these sides in the Premiership. Neither defence is watertight, so goals at both ends look likely.
Miguel Chaiwa completes the ticket in the cards market, with Hearts having picked up 2+ cards in seven of their last ten meetings with Hibernian in the Premiership. Derbies rarely pass without bookings.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 19/1 and is as short as 14/1 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £52 from best to worst price.
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Hibernian vs Hearts Talking Points
Both sides walk in with European nights in the legs and weekend wins behind them, David Gray's Hibernian seeing off Dundee and Hearts beating St Johnstone 2-1 at Tynecastle on 29 August. Revenge is a theme for the hosts, who were beaten 2-1 by Hearts at Easter Road on 26 April in their last derby. With Hibernian in flying form on the road and Hearts arriving off a Europa Conference League boost, this shapes up as a genuine 50-50, but with both attacks in this kind of mood, the goals should keep coming.
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