Hibernian FC vs Hearts Prediction 3 September 2026
🔊 At the start of the season, Hibernian and Hearts go into the derby with similar league objectives but different scoring patterns. Both sides have six points from three matches and are sitting in the upper part of the table. Hibernian have tended to play in higher-scoring games, with most of their matches producing at least three goals. Hearts come into this one on an unbeaten run, which gives the visitors added confidence. The league situation means both teams need to keep pace with the leaders.
Head-to-Head
📊 In official matches between Hibernian and Hearts, the two sides have met 65 times. The hosts have won 16, the visitors 29, with 20 draws. In terms of goals scored, Hibernian have 56 against Hearts' 83. On average, 0.89 goals are scored in the first half and 1.25 in the second, giving an overall match average of 2.14 goals per game.
Head-to-head statistics Hibernian FC - Hearts
Hibernian Team Overview
Hibernian have shown notable attacking output: their average at home stands at 1.67 goals scored per game, and across their last ten matches they have averaged 1.4 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per game. In their last five matches, the hosts have won two and lost one, which points to a degree of consistency over that short run. The Over 2.5 trend is well supported: seven of their previous eight matches produced at least three goals, with opponents frequently finding chances at Hibernian's end as well.
The motivation to stay among the leading sides is pushing the team to play actively going forward.
Match Results: Hibernian
Heart of Midlothian Team Overview
Hearts go into this match on the back of three consecutive wins and with a strong away scoring record - they average 2.33 goals per game on the road while conceding one per game on average, and across their last ten matches they are averaging close to two goals per game (1.9), though they have been leaking goals at the other end (2.2 conceded per game).
In terms of form, the visitors look reasonably solid: four wins, four defeats and two draws over a longer stretch shows up-and-down results, but the last five matches have gone well for Hearts - three consecutive wins have kept them close to the top of the table.
Match Results: Heart of Midlothian
Corners Prediction
In 9 of their last 10 matches, Hearts have won more than 4.5 corners, pointing to a consistent tendency for the team to generate a high number of set-piece situations. This trend covers a significant sample and directly supports the selected bet. We're backing Hearts Team Total Corners - Over 4.5.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Hibernian have both scored and conceded in 7 of their last 8 matches, pointing to consistent goalscoring on both sides in their games. Hearts have averaged 2.33 goals scored and 1 conceded per game this season, which also supports a strong likelihood of both teams finding the net. There are no significant statistical conflicts for this market. We're backing Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.66*.
Risky Bet
Hibernian and Hearts matches have been high-scoring lately: Hibernian have seen over 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 games, while Hearts have gone 17 consecutive matches with over 1.5 goals. Both teams' average scoring figures this season are also high. While the Total Goals - Over 3 line requires more goals, there is enough evidence to support that scenario.
Reliable Bet
The last 17 consecutive matches involving Hearts have seen Total Goals - Over 1.5, which points to a consistent scoring pattern. The seasonal scoring averages of both sides add further weight: Hibernian average 1.67 goals and Hearts 2.33. There is no significant conflicting evidence.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the most likely scorelines are 1-1 (10.96%), 1-2 (7.96%) and 2-2 (7.71%). Of these, 1-1 has the highest probability, though the gap between the second and third options is minimal. This reflects an expectation of a fairly open and evenly contested match.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Both sides have shown an attacking edge from the very start of the season. Hibernian have a clear trend towards high-scoring matches, with Total Goals - Over 2.5 outcomes coming up regularly, while their defence has been prone to errors even against comparable opposition. Hearts have a strong attacking line that is offset by defensive mistakes and inconsistency away from home, though the visitors are currently in better form and motivated to chase top spot in the table. The way both teams are playing makes Total Goals - Over 2.5 a logical choice for this derby, with the match looking set up for an exchange of chances and a good probability of three or more goals. Bet - Total Goals - Over 2.5. Predicted score - 2:1.
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Betting Tips: Hibernian - Heart of Midlothian
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