Dundee United vs Heart of Midlothian: Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips

Dundee United vs Heart of Midlothian Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 31, 2026 | Tannadice Park | Scottish Premiership | 20:00 GMT

League leaders Hearts will be looking to extend their lead at the summit to seven points when they visit Dundee United.

Key Betting Tips: Heart of Midlothian to Win @ 1.44 odds on BoyleSports or QuinnBet.

Dundee United vs Heart of Midlothian Lineups

Dundee United Predicted XI (5-3-2): Richards, Naamo, Cleall-Harding, Graham, Keresztes, Ferry, Stevenson, Sibbald, Fatah, Sapsford, Watters

Heart of Midlothian Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Gordon, Steinwender, Halkett, Findlay, McCart, Milne, Leonard, Magnusson, Kyziridis, Braga, Kabore

Dundee United vs Heart of Midlothian Current League Standings

Dundee United return to action after a routine victory against Ayr United in the Scottish Cup and will be looking to get their league form back on track after two straight defeats. A win for Jim Goodwin's men could see them leapfrog managerless Aberdeen into seventh and cut the distance on the top six to five points and that is a gap that the Tangerines will not want to witness widening.

Meanwhile, Hearts unprecedented season continues to take another twist as despite a draw last weekend to Celtic, a win for Rangers saw their lead at the summit reduced to seven points. The Jambos are four games unbeaten, however, their recent loss in the Edinburgh derby added to the fact that both their defeats this season have been away from home, should serve as a timely reminder that they cannot afford any slip ups.

Dundee United vs Heart of Midlothian Head-to-Head Timeline

Dundee United can go level on number of wins with their visitors if they secure the three points with the recent record standing at 11 wins compared to 12 for Hearts' with eight draws. The last the hosts won against Hearts on home soil was February 2016.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• 9 November 2025: Hearts 1-1 Dundee U
• 10 August 2025: Dundee U 2-3 Hearts
• 6 April 2025: Hearts 0-1 Dundee U
• 5 January 2025: Dundee U 0-1 Hearts
• 1 September 2024: Hearts 0-1 Dundee U

Dundee United vs Heart of Midlothian Recent Matches Analysis

Dundee United Last 5 Matches:

• Aberdeen 1-1 Dundee U
• Livingston 1-3 Dundee U
• Dundee U 0-1 Dundee
• Celtic 4-0 Dundee U
• Dundee U 2-0 Ayr United (Scottish Cup)

Dundee United have won one of their last four in the league which includes a derby defeat amid a run of only two wins in their last ten Premiership matches.

Heart of Midlothian Last 5 Matches:

• Hearts 1-0 Livingston
• Dundee 0-1 Hearts
• Hearts 2-0 St Mirren
• Hearts 1-1 Falkirk (Scottish Cup - Falkirk win on penalties)
• Hearts 2-2 Celtic

Derek McInnes' men are unbeaten in their last four in the league and have won three of their last five. However, that has been followed by two draws, one which resulted in a shock cup exit.

Dundee United vs Heart of Midlothian Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with a 46.70% confidence in Heart of Midlothian to Win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Dundee United vs Heart of Midlothian Best Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Heart of Midlothian to Win @ 1.8 on BoyleSports.

Key Players to Watch: Dundee United vs Heart of Midlothian

Zachary Sapsford (Dundee United): The 23-year-old has scored six goals scored in 22 matches, such as, the 2-1 victory against Celtic and 2-2 draw at Rangers.

Claudio Braga (Hearts): Has scored ten league goals for the Jambos this season and hit the scoresheet in the 2-2 draw with Celtic highlighting his goal threat in the absence of Lawrence Shankland.

Dundee United vs Heart of Midlothian Match Facts

Broadcast Details: Sky Sports

Referee: N/A

Stadium Information: Previously known as Clepington Park, it was also the home of Dundee Wanderers who were dissolved in 1913.

Dundee United vs Heart of Midlothian: Final Prediction

Dundee United 1-2 Heart of Midlothian