Hamilton vs Hearts Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: July 15, 2025 | Fountain of Youth Stadium | Scottish League Cup | 19:45 BST

The second matchday in Group E of the Scottish League Cup sees a clash between Hamilton Academical and Heart of Midlothian.

Hearts definitely head into Tuesday’s fixture as favourites due to playing two tiers higher than Hamilton and having won their first game in a convincing 4-1 fashion. Hamilton will have their work cut out for them and will be looking to build upon their 2-0 win over Stirling in their opener.

Key Betting Tip: Hearts to win at 1.34 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Hamilton vs Hearts Predicted Lineups

Hamilton Predicted XI: Smith; MacDonald, Hendry, Kilday, Gallacher; Williamson, Maguire; Bradley, Robinson, Eadie; Shaw.

Hearts Predicted XI: Clark; Milne, Halkett, Kent, Taylor; Forrest, Denholm, Baningime, Braga; Wilson, Shankland.

Both sides are expected to have full-strength squads to choose from, with both managers looking to make a few tweaks to keep everyone match fit.

Hamilton vs Hearts Current League Standings

Hamilton have not played any preseason friendlies since their abysmal Scottish Championship season, which saw them get relegated twice in four seasons down to the third tier. Financial troubles was the main reason for their relegation, and failure to pay six players as well as not acting in ‘good faith’. They ended the season with 21 points following their 15-points deduction.

Hearts, meanwhile, had a poor season themselves to their standards. Since getting promoted back into the Premiership, they spent three seasons in the top four before their seventh place finish last season. They are in Group E of the League Cup, alongside Dunfermline, Dumbarton, and Stirling.

Hamilton vs Hearts Head-to-Head Timeline

Tuesday’s meeting will be the 27th between the pair, with Hearts certainly taking the psychological advantage into the next meeting. Hamilton have managed defeat Hearts just six times in comparison to Hearts’ 15 victories, with the other five ending in draws.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• February 2023: Hamilton 0-2 Hearts (Scottish Cup)
• February 2020: Hearts 2-2 Hamilton (Premiership)
• December 2019: Hamilton 2-1 Hearts (Premiership)
• August 2019: Hearts 2-2 (Premiership)
• March 2019: Hamilton 1-0 Hearts (Premiership)

Although Hamilton have had the better of the last five fixtures, the 2019/20 campaign was when Hearts were relegated, but now they are in a much better position than the Accies. Tuesday will be a very difficult match for the hosts, but they certainly have the capacity to get a result.

Hearts head into the game as favourites all over. Coach Derek McInnes will undoubtedly make changes, so they could field a weaker outfit but regardless a victory is expected.

Recent Hamilton and Hearts Matches Analysis

Hamilton Last 5 Matches:

• Hamilton 2-0 Stirling (A) – League Cup
• Hamilton 1-3 Falkirk (A) – Championship
• Hamilton 0-3 Livingston (H) – Championship
• Hamilton 0-0 Queen’s Park (H) – Championship
• Hamilton 2-1 Partick Thistle (A) – Championship

Granted their squad looks slightly different than what they had at the end of last season, but the confidence in the squad is there, evidently by two wins in the last five. A clean sheet in their opener will give the defence a boost as well.

Hearts Last 5 Matches:

• Hearts 4-1 Dunfermline (H) – League Cup
• Hearts 3-1 Crawley (H) – Club Friendly
• Hearts 1-0 Kilmarnock (A) – Premiership Relegation Round
• Hearts 2-1 St Johnstone (H) – Premiership Relegation Round
• Hearts 3-0 Motherwell (H) – Premiership Relegation Round

Hearts had an emphatic return to form following a underwhelming regular season, they won four of their five relegation round matches, finishing seventh. They followed this with a good 3-1 win over League Two’s Crawley Town before dismantling Dunfermline in their cup opener.

Hamilton vs Hearts Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a Hearts victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Hamilton vs Hearts Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Hearts to Win @ 1.34 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Hearts win in this fixture. Hearts look completely like the better team at the moment, Hamilton, although they perhaps possess the level of a second-tier side, will be no match for the Edinburgh outfit.

Key Players to Watch: Hamilton vs Hearts

Steven Bradley (Hamilton): The midfielder looked in fine form against Stirling, providing the assisting touch in both goals in Hamilton’s 2-0 victory. The 23-year-old could start again if John Rankin decides to, and judging off that first game, it is an easy decision.

James Wilson (Hearts): On his first competitive start for Heart of Midlothian, he managed to register a goal just four minutes into the game, later adding an assist to help his side in a comprehensive win. At just 21 years old, Wilson is about to enter his second full season in senior football and is already looking like he will be a star for the future.

Hamilton vs Hearts Match Facts

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Broadcast Details:

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Stadium Information: Fountain of Youth Stadium can hold up to 6,000 spectators. The ground opened in 2001 and had a 3G artificial playing surface installed in 2013.