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Hearts vs Dundee Match Summary
Competition | Scottish Premiership |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 6 September 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh |
Any Hearts vs Dundee prediction starts with the hosts, who welcome the Dark Blues to Tynecastle Park on Sunday afternoon looking to keep their impressive recent record against Dundee ticking over.
Hearts arrive full of belief, unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions after edging Hibs 3-1 at Easter Road in the first Edinburgh derby of the season.
Dundee were pegged back by a late leveller in a 1-1 draw with St Johnstone at Dens Park, but Steven Pressley's side head to the capital sitting sixth in the table.
This one carries real edge given the recent history. Hearts have won five of the last six meetings between the clubs, with Dundee managing just one win.
Hearts vs Dundee Form
Hearts are flying, unbeaten in their last seven across all competitions and fourth in the table on form. The Jambos have scored 2+ goals in each of their last three Scottish Premiership outings, and James Wilson has been on the scoresheet twice in his last three appearances. Josh McPake is buzzing too, scoring or assisting in each of his last three Premiership outings.
Dundee sit sixth on form and arrive off a stubborn 1-1 draw with St Johnstone. The Dark Blues are a busy watch, with 25+ shots in each of their last five Premiership fixtures. Joe Westley has attempted 2+ shots in four straight, while Ryan Finnigan anchors the engine room, racking up 4+ tackles in four of his last five.
Hearts vs Dundee Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Hearts: T. Renaud (Injured/out), S. Kingsley (Injured/doubtful), C. Halkett (Injured/doubtful), Ageu (Injured/doubtful), M. Fagan-Walcott (Injured/doubtful), B. Spittal (Injured/doubtful)
Dundee: S. Murray (Injured/out), A. Hay (Injured/doubtful)
Hearts
Tobias Renaud is the only confirmed absentee for the hosts, though there are doubts hanging over Stephen Kingsley, Craig Halkett, Ageu, Michael Fagan-Walcott and Blair Spittal. Beau Reus keeps his place in goal behind a settled back four, with Josh McPake, Claudio Braga and Calvin Miller expected to support lone striker James Wilson.
Dundee
The Dark Blues have a cleaner bill of health, with Stuart Murray sidelined and Aaron Hay a doubt. Owen Goodman continues in goal, while Ethan Hamilton and Ryan Finnigan hold the middle of the park. Joe Westley leads the line, with Joe Bevan and Alan Forrest providing the width.
Hearts vs Dundee Predicted Lineup
Hearts
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Reus; Altena, McEntee, Findlay, McCart; Magnússon, Mendy; Miller, Braga, McPake; Wilson
Dundee
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Goodman; Halliday, Astley, O. Bevan, Odutayo; Hamilton, Finnigan; J. Bevan, Reilly, Forrest; Westley
Hearts vs Dundee Key Stats & Match Facts
Heart of Midlothian have won 6 of their last 7 home matches against Dundee FC in all competitions.
Heart of Midlothian have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 matches against Dundee FC in all competitions.
Heart of Midlothian have scored 2+ goals in 3 of their last 3 Premiership matches.
There have been 25+ shots taken in 5 of Dundee FC's last 5 Premiership matches.
Dundee FC have received 2+ cards in 4 of their last 4 matches vs Heart of Midlothian in the Premiership.
Hearts vs Dundee Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This has the makings of a comfortable afternoon for the hosts. Hearts are the clear favourites at 1/2 with Coral, they are scoring freely and they have a stranglehold on this fixture. Dundee are a busy, shot-heavy side but leaky at the back, and we fancy the Jambos to take control. Our prediction is a 2-0 Hearts win. You can find the latest Hearts vs Dundee betting odds ahead of kick-off.
Best Bets
Joshua McPake to have Over 2.5 shots in Player Shots. With Hearts heavy favourites at Tynecastle and averaging 15.75 total shots per game, McPake is a natural fit here. The winger carries a strong projected probability of registering at least three attempts, and he has scored or assisted in each of his last three Premiership outings.
James Wilson to score anytime in Anytime Goalscorer. Leading the line for an attack projected to score just over two goals, Wilson is the obvious man to target. He has netted in two of his last three Premiership appearances and fronts a Hearts side that has scored 2+ in each of their last three matches.
Hearts vs Dundee Bet Builder
Our Hearts vs Dundee bet builder tips lean into the hosts' attacking threat, combining Over 1.5 Total Home Goals, James Wilson anytime, Joe Westley Over 1.5 shots and Over 6.5 Total Home Corners.
Over 1.5 Total Home Goals looks solid given the Jambos have notched 2+ in all three of their most recent Premiership outings, and they carry a real cutting edge at Tynecastle.
James Wilson to score anytime pairs neatly with the goals angle. The striker put the ball in the net twice across his last three Premiership appearances and leads a firing frontline.
Joe Westley Over 1.5 shots is a strong Dundee leg. The forward has attempted 2+ shots in each of his last four Premiership outings, so he stays involved even against the odds.
Over 6.5 Total Home Corners rounds it off, with Hearts clearing this corner threshold in all three of their last three and pinning teams back through width and crosses.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 13/2 and is as short as 13/2 elsewhere.
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Hearts vs Dundee Talking Points
The overriding storyline is Hearts' hold over Dundee. The Jambos have won five of the last six meetings, kept a clean sheet in five of their last seven against the Dark Blues in all competitions, and won each of their last three head-to-heads without conceding. Wilson's form and the ammunition McPake and Braga provide make Hearts a genuine handful, while Dundee's habit of racking up shots without keeping things tight at the back is a concern. Cards could also feature, with Dundee picking up 2+ bookings in each of their last four Premiership meetings with Hearts.
Hearts vs Dundee Predictions FAQs
When is the Hearts vs Dundee Scottish Premiership game?
The match takes place on Sunday 6 September 2026, kicking off at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Hearts vs Dundee being played?
The match will be played at Tynecastle Park in Edinburgh.
What competition is Hearts vs Dundee in?
Hearts vs Dundee is a Scottish Premiership fixture.
Who are the favourites in Hearts vs Dundee?
Hearts are the clear favourites, priced at 1/2 with Coral, with Dundee available at 6/1 with Bet365.
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