Hibernian FC vs Hearts Prediction 26 April 2026
🔊 The upcoming clash between Hibernian and Hearts promises to be an intriguing encounter. Both teams have been delivering solid performances recently, although their playing styles and form differ. Hibernian, despite a limited number of wins in their last five games, show consistency at home. Meanwhile, Hearts achieve confident results on the road.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 10 February 2026 and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here is the comparative stat breakdown from that match (Hearts were the home side):
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 4 vs 8;
- fouls: 10 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 1.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Hibernian and Hearts:
- 64 matches played;
- home wins: 16, away wins: 28, draws: 20;
- goals scored: 55 versus 81;
- average total goals in the first half: 0.89, in the second half: 1.23;
- average total goals per match: 2.13.
Head-to-head statistics Hibernian FC - Hearts
Hibernian Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Premier League, featuring Aberdeen as the home side against Hibernian. The game concluded with a 2-0 victory.
Here are the match statistics (Hibernian vs Aberdeen):
- possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corners: 3 vs 3;
- fouls: 9 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 5.
🟢 Hibernian are sitting fifth in the table and have been putting up solid performances at home. They are unbeaten in their last 9 home games, showcasing a strong defense and an ability to control the match's tempo. With an average of 1.55 goals per game, they consistently create chances and apply pressure on their opponents.
Match Results: Hibernian
Heart of Midlothian Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Premier League, where Hearts hosted Motherwell. The match concluded with a 3-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Hearts vs Motherwell):
- possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
- fouls: 7 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
🔴 Hearts top the league table thanks to their impressive form, having won 6 of their last 10 matches. Their attack is efficient, averaging 1.76 goals per game, while their defense remains solid, conceding less than a goal on average per match. However, they tend to struggle in terms of scoring when facing Hibernian.
Match Results: Heart of Midlothian
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 64;
- First-half wins for home teams - 7; for away teams - 8; draws - 16;
- Average first-half total: 0.89;
- Today's home team averages 0.34 goals, while the away team averages 0.55.
First-Half Statistics: Hibernian (home) vs Hearts (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- Wins: 8 (50%) vs 6 (37.5%);
- Losses: 3 (18.75%) vs 5 (31.25%);
- Draws: 5 (31.25%) vs 5 (31.25%);
- Average goals scored: 1.19 vs 1.44;
- Average goals conceded: 0.38 vs 0.69.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Losses: 1 vs 1;
- Draws: 6 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 0.9 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.3) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.4).
- Hibernian have drawn the first half in 7 of their last 8 head-to-head encounters with Hearts in the Premier League.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 64;
- Home wins - 16, Away wins - 28, Draws - 20.
- Hibernian are unbeaten at home in their last 9 matches (Premier League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Average Total:
- Home side - 0.86, Away side - 1.27;
- In head-to-head matches - 2.13;
- Both teams scored: overall - 31 times; at the home team's ground - 16 times.
Average Total Statistics: Hibernian vs Hearts
- In the tournament: 2.67 vs 2.61;
- Goals scored: 1.55 vs 1.76;
- First half: 0.73 vs 0.73;
- Second half: 0.82 vs 1.03;
- Hibernian: at home in the tournament - 1.88;
- Hearts: away in the tournament - 1.63;
- Last 10 matches: 1.3 (home - 1.6) vs 1.4 (away - 1.4).
- Hearts score less than 1.5 goals in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head meetings between these teams (Premier League).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 64;
- Both teams scored overall - 31 times;
- At the home team's ground - 16 times.
Exact Score Prediction
Frequent Score Statistics (current season):
- Most common score in the tournament: 2:0 (22/198, 11.1%);
- Hibernian at home most frequently finish matches: 2:0 (3/16, 18.8%);
- Hearts away most frequently play: 1:0 (3/16, 18.8%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top-3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.31% (odds 6)
0:1 - 9.6% (odds 8)
1:0 - 8.49% (odds 9)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the head-to-head statistics between these teams, a low-scoring performance from the visitors seems likely. Hearts often struggle to surpass the 1.5-goal mark against Hibernian - this has occurred in 7 of their last 8 Premiership meetings. Taking this into account, along with the current form of both clubs and the strong home streak of the hosts, betting on Hearts' individual total under 1.5 goals appears to be a well-founded prediction.No comments
Betting Tips: Hibernian - Heart of Midlothian
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