Hibernian FC vs Hearts Prediction 27 December 2025
🔊 At Easter Road Stadium in Edinburgh, a thrilling clash is set as Hibernian host Hearts. Both teams are eager to solidify their standings on the table, though they find themselves in differing forms. Hibernian, despite recent struggles, hold onto hope with the backing of their fans and home advantage. Meanwhile, Hearts are on an impressive run of wins and draws, establishing themselves as confident leaders in the league. The intrigue of the match lies in whether the home side can break the visitors' unbeaten streak or if Hearts will continue their dominant performance.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 04 October 2025 and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Hearts were the home side):
- possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corners: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 1.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Hibernian and Hearts:
- 62 matches played;
- home wins: 15, away wins: 27, draws: 20;
- goals scored: 52 for Hibernian, 78 for Hearts;
- average goals in the first half: 0.89, in the second half: 1.21;
- average total goals per match: 2.1.
Head-to-head statistics Hibernian FC - Hearts
Hibernian Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Premier League, with Dundee United hosting Hibernian. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here's the match statistics (Hibernian vs Dundee United):
- possession: 59% vs 41%;
- corners: 7 vs 5;
- fouls: 7 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
🟢 Hibernian, currently fifth in the table, are experiencing a challenging run of form. Over their last five matches, the team has managed just one win alongside three defeats. They snapped this losing streak with a draw in their most recent game against Dundee United (1-1). At Easter Road, David Gray's side remains a formidable force, avoiding defeat in 16 of their last 18 Premiership matches. However, their scoring efficiency leaves much to be desired, with an average of just over one goal per game. The "Hibs" might leverage the support of their home crowd to bolster their attacking efforts.
Match Results: Hibernian
Heart of Midlothian Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Premier League, with Hearts hosting Rangers. The match ended with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Hearts vs Rangers):
- possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corners: 6 vs 10;
- fouls: 12 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
🔴 Hearts, sitting at the top of the league table, are in impressive form with a streak of three consecutive wins and two draws. In their most recent outing, Derek McInnes' side secured a home victory against Rangers (2-1). Their defense is solid, conceding less than one goal per game on average, making them one of the league's best defensive units. Meanwhile, their attack is equally reliable, averaging two goals per match. In their last head-to-head encounter, they edged out their current opponents with a 1-0 win, suggesting they have a strong chance to replicate that success on the road.
Match Results: Heart of Midlothian
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 62;
- First-half wins for home side - 6; for away side - 8; draws - 16;
- Average first-half total: 0.89;
- Today's home team averages 0.32 goals, visitors - 0.56.
First-Half Statistics: Hibernian (home) vs Hearts (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 9;
- Wins: 4 (50%) vs 4 (44.44%);
- Losses: 3 (37.5%) vs 3 (33.33%);
- Draws: 1 (12.5%) vs 2 (22.22%);
- Average goals scored: 1.63 vs 1.22;
- Average goals conceded: 0.75 vs 0.56.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 4 vs 4;
- Losses: 4 vs 1;
- Draws: 2 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.5 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.8) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.4).
- Hibernian have drawn the first half at home in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head meetings with this team (Premier League).
- Hibernian have drawn the first half in their last 6 consecutive head-to-head matches against this team (Premier League).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 62;
- Home wins - 15, Away wins - 27, Draws - 20.
Statistics: Hibernian vs Hearts
- Matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- Wins: 6 vs 12;
- Win percentage: 33% vs 67%;
- Losses: 5 vs 1;
- Draws: 7 vs 5.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 5;
- Losses: 4 vs 1;
- Draws: 2 vs 4.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's home team average goals scored - 0.84, away team - 1.26;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.1;
- Both teams scored: overall - 30 times; at home ground - 15 times.
Statistics: Hibernian vs Hearts
- Average total in the tournament: 2.67 vs 2.78;
- Average goals scored: 1.56 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 0.83 vs 0.83;
- Average second-half total: 0.72 vs 1.17;
- Hibernian: average home total in the tournament - 2;
- Hearts: average away total in the tournament - 1.78;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.5) vs 1.7 (away - 1.2).
- Hearts score less than 1.5 goals in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head away matches.
Corners Prediction
Hibernian: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.44; at home - 6.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.1; at home - 6.75.
Hearts: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.78, away - 5.44;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.4; away - 4.8.
- Hibernian take fewer than 5.5 corners in 9 of the last 10 head-to-head matches (Premier League).
- Hibernian take fewer than 5.5 corners in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 62;
- Both teams scored overall - 30 times;
- At home ground - 15 times.
Statistics: Hibernian vs Hearts
- Total matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- Total matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 9;
- Hibernian BTTS at home - 4 (50%);
- Hearts BTTS away - 4 (44%).
Last 10 matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 4 vs 6;
- Hibernian BTTS at home - 1 (25%);
- Hearts BTTS away - 2 (40%).
Exact Score Prediction
Frequent score statistics (current season):
- The most common score in the tournament: 1-1 (13/105, 12.4%);
- Hibernian at home most often finishes matches: 0-1, 1-1, 1-2, 2-0, 2-2, 3-0, 3-3, 4-0 (1/8, 12.5%);
- Hearts away most often plays: 0-2, 1-2 (2/9, 22.2%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top-3 outcomes:
1-1 - 12.43% (odds: 6.5)
0-1 - 9.62% (odds: 8.5)
1-0 - 8.82% (odds: 9)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of the teams and their head-to-head statistics, we can expect a hard-fought battle with low scoring. It's noteworthy that Hearts have scored less than 1.5 goals in many of their away games against Hibernian at Easter Road, including six of the last seven matches. However, we predict that both teams will score (yes) in the upcoming game, as Hibernian have found the back of the net in 10 out of 11 home matches across all competitions this season.No comments
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