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Hearts vs Hibernian: Gorgie Derby Sees Formed Hosts Face Struggling Visitors
Hearts host Hibernian in a Premiership clash where the home side's consistent form and strong home record will be tested against a Hibs side that has shown flashes of attacking potential but falters defensively. Expect the hosts to try and impose their game, but Hibs could make it difficult.
This derby match is likely to see Hearts attempt to set the rhythm of the game, leveraging their superior home form and offensive statistics. They generally maintain good possession and will look to exploit the flanks. Hibernian, on the other hand, may adopt a more cautious approach away from home, possibly aiming for quick transitions to punish any slip-ups. However, their recent defensive record suggests they might struggle to contain Hearts' relentless attack, especially if they cannot tighten up their back line and prevent the hosts from creating clear-cut chances.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Heart of Midlothian are undefeated in 12 home league games this season.
- • Hibernian have an even split of wins, draws, and losses in their 12 away league matches.
- • The last fixture for Hibernian saw them concede 4 goals away from home.
AI Prediction
Hearts' unbeaten home record and strong scoring record, contrasted with Hibernian's defensive fragility on the road, makes the home side a clear favourite. The odds also align with this assessment. While Hibs have shown they can score, their recent concessions suggest goals are likely at both ends, pointing towards an 'over' outcome and 'BTTS: yes'.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)by amazon70% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x260%O/U43%BTTS50%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)by google68% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x247%O/U67%BTTS63%- gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)by google70% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x253%O/U63%BTTS70%
H2H
Team recent
Heart Of Midlothian Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | ST Mirren | 0 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Dundee Utd | 3 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Celtic | 2 - 2 | |||||
HOME | ST Mirren | 2 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Dundee | 1 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Livingston | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Hibernian | 2 - 3 | |||||
HOME | Rangers | 2 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Falkirk | 2 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Celtic | 2 - 1 |
Heart of Midlothian have been in formidable form this season, particularly at home. They boast an impressive record with no losses in their 12 home fixtures, averaging over two goals scored and conceding less than one. Their overall season stats reflect this dominance, with a high win percentage and a solid offensive output. Recent home form continues this trend, showing two wins and a draw from their last three, indicating they are building momentum and solidifying their position.
Hibernian Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Dundee Utd | 3 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Rangers | 0 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Falkirk | 1 - 4 | |||||
HOME | Motherwell | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Kilmarnock | 3 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Aberdeen | 2 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Heart Of Midlothian | 3 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Dundee Utd | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Rangers | 0 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Falkirk | 3 - 0 |
Hibernian present a more complex picture. While their overall season record shows a decent number of wins, their away form is a stark contrast, with an equal number of wins, draws, and losses. Their recent form has been mixed, with a win, draw, and loss in their last three. Notably, their last outing saw them concede four goals away from home, highlighting defensive frailties that will be a major concern against a potent Hearts attack. Despite this, they have shown an ability to score, particularly in their recent away matches.
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Lineups
Heart Of Midlothian
(4-2-3-1)
Hibernian
(3-4-3)