Hibernian FC vs Hearts Prediction

Hearts are back on the road as they make the trip to Easter Road in the hopes of making it three wins in a row as they face off with a highflying Hibernian FC. Hibernian currently have an unbeaten streak to withhold as they have totalled 14 games without losing a match across all competitions.

Key Stats

• Hibernian FC have managed four wins from their last five matches, totalling eight goals across this period
• Hearts midfielder Lawrence Shankland second for most big chances created with 11 chances
• Hibernian FC goalkeeper Jordan Smith is ranked in the top 3 for most saves made per game in the Scottish Premiership

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Entering their eight consecutive season in the Scottish Championship and Hibernian FC are provided with a chance to maintain domestic football as they sit fourth in the table with only one point separating them from third place Aberdeen. The Hibs have been in emphatic form this calendar year as they are still yet to lose a match. Recently making headlines for becoming just the second team in the league top defeat the mighty Celtic, Hibernian have established themselves as a huge threat as the season whittles down.

The opposing side have also been collecting some strong results of their own, obtaining back to back victories over St Johnstones and then St Mirren. Neil Critchley’s side will have heightened momentum going into this game as their last defeat on the road came all the way back in December.

Hibernian FC Preview

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Hibernian FC Predicted Line-Up: Smith; Iredale, Bushiri, O’Hora; Cadden, Triantis, Levitt, Miller; Campbell; Gayle, Boyle

It has been a hugely successful week for David Gray’s side as they stole points away from both Dundee United and Celtic. Expressing his happiness in his squad depth, Gray has ensured he has a full squad fit and conveys his faith in trying different combinations. Eager to return to the starting xi, midfielder Dylan Levitt has spent over a month without playing a match due to a strained knee ligament but rejoined Friday’s training session.

Hearts Preview

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Hearts Predicted Line-Up: Gordon; Penrice, Steinwender, McCart, Taylor; Grant, Spittal, Baningime; Shankland; Kabangu, Wilson

Hearts have are currently in decent form which has capped off what has been a tough season for them as they sit down in seventh position.Managing 13 goals from their last five matches, it is safe to say this Hearts side do not struggle the back of the net and leading he way is striker James Wilson who looks hungry to build off a strong performances in Hearts’s 3-1 win over St Mirren in their last match.

Head to Head Stats

Winning the reverse fixture this season meant Hibernian were victorious in the Edinburgh derby for the first time since April 2023. Neither team has enjoyed this fixture too much, with three of the last five matches ending in a draw.

Hearts 1-2 Hibernian, December 26th 2024

Hibernian 1-1 Hearts, October 27th 2024

Hearts 1-1 Hibernian, February 28th 2024

Hibernian 0-1 Hearts, December 27th 2023

Hearts 2-2 Hibernian, October 7th 2023

Betting Tips

Collecting some huge wins against some very tough opponents, Hibernian have proven they are a different and heightened quality as opposed to Hearts. While Hearts have managed two wins from their last two games, they will struggle against a fully fit Hibernian side.

For this reason, our betting professional suggest Hibernian to Win is the best value betting tip for this match. With the betting odds at 13/10, a stake of £10 could see a return of up to £

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Hibernian vs Hearts

Hibernian 3-1 Hearts

Hibernian have a strong squad and very likely to maintain their 14 game unbeaten run. While it looks like Hearts have found their footing a lot more, they have still struggled immensely and this game is shaping up to be another challenge they do not have the strength for.