Hearts vs Dundee Un. Prediction 9 August 2026
🔊 The second round match of the Scottish Premiership between Hearts and Dundee United will take place at Tynecastle Park. The two teams come into this match with completely different moods. The hosts dropped points in a dramatic finish in the first round and now need to make amends in front of their fans, while Dundee United managed to take a point off Rangers and will look to build on that promising start to the season.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the sides took place on 31 January 2026 and ended 0:3. Here is the comparative statistics from that match (home side - Dundee United):
- possession: 30% vs 70%;
- corners: 0 vs 6;
- fouls: 12 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 12.
📊 Statistical preview based on official meetings between Hearts and Dundee United:
- 15 matches played;
- home wins - 9, away wins - 2, draws - 4;
- goals - 31 vs 17;
- average 1st half total - 1.47, 2nd half - 1.73;
- average match total - 3.2.
Head-to-head statistics Hearts - Dundee Un.
Heart of Midlothian Team Overview
The team's last official match was played on in the Europa League (home side - Benfica, away side - Hearts). The match ended 6:1.
The match stats were as follows (Hearts vs Benfica):
- possession: 33% vs 67%;
- corners: 2 vs 6;
- fouls: 12 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 11.
The first official league match turned out to be an extremely painful one for Wouter Vrancken's side. Hearts led against Aberdeen for almost the entire match, but conceded twice in stoppage time and lost 1:2. Despite the defeat, the Jambos looked quite impressive in terms of football quality and once again showed they are capable of competing with any side in the league.
Hearts then travelled to Lisbon for the first leg of the Europa League third qualifying round, where they were thrashed by Benfica 1:6. The club had previously been knocked out of the Champions League qualifiers, losing twice to Sturm with an aggregate score of 0:6. This means their losing run has now reached four matches, with an overall goal difference of 2:14. If the poor results continue, Wouter Vrancken's position could become extremely precarious.
Match Results: Heart of Midlothian
Dundee United Team Overview
The away side's last official match took place in the Premiership (home side - Dundee United, away side - Rangers). The match ended 1:1.
The match stats were as follows (Dundee United vs Rangers):
- possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corners: 5 vs 10;
- fouls: 16 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 7.
Jim Goodwin's side made an excellent start to the new campaign, drawing 1:1 at home against Rangers. Dundee United not only managed to contain one of the season's favourites but also led for a long time, showing organised defending and effective transitions in attack. The point earned can be considered a fully deserved result.
However, away matches remain the team's weak spot. Dundee United have lost eight of their previous nine away fixtures in all competitions. Yet at Tynecastle Park, the record looks considerably better: in their last three visits, the Tangerines have won twice and drawn once. Moreover, in seven previous matches in Edinburgh, Dundee United have always scored at least once, although in the last five cases they have been limited to just one goal.
Match Results: Dundee United
Total Prediction
Head-to-head matches (average total):
- home side - 2.07, away side - 1.13;
- in head-to-head matches - 3.2;
- both teams scored: all time - 10 times; at the home team's ground - 5 times.
- Hearts have conceded at home in 7 consecutive head-to-head matches between these sides.
- Hearts have conceded at home in 6 consecutive head-to-head matches between these sides (Premier League).
- Hearts have conceded in 10 of their last 11 matches.
Corners Prediction
Hearts: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 6; at home - 0;
- last 10 matches: average total - 6.4; at home - 5.25.
Dundee United: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 5; away - 0;
- last 10 matches: average total - 7; away - 6.8.
- Dundee United have taken more than 3.5 corners in 5 matches in a row.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head matches:
- played - 15;
- both teams scored all time - 10 times;
- at the home team's ground - 5 times.
Last 10 matches:
- matches with BTTS: 7 vs 2;
- Hearts: BTTS at home - 2 (50%);
- Dundee United: BTTS away - 1 (20%).
- Hearts score and concede in 7 of their last 8 matches (Premiership).
Prediction on the outcome
Head-to-head matches:
- played - 15;
- home wins - 9, away wins - 2, draws - 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 4;
- losses: 5 vs 3;
- draws: 1 vs 3.
- Dundee United have won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 matches in a row.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Despite a very poor start to the season, Hearts remain the favourites primarily due to the home advantage. After a run of painful defeats, the team must redeem themselves in front of their own supporters. At the same time, Dundee United have already shown they are capable of making life difficult for stronger opponents, and the recent results at Tynecastle Park speak in the visitors' favour.
Editor's Pick - both teams to score (yes). Hearts have scored and conceded in seven of their last eight Scottish Premiership matches, including last season. We also believe the hosts will finally manage to end their poor run. The predicted score is 2-1 to Hearts.
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Betting Tips: Heart of Midlothian - Dundee United
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