Hearts vs Hibernian prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 26, 2024
As part of the 19th round of the Scottish Premiership, Hearts will face Hibernian. The match is scheduled for Thursday, December 26, with a 13:30 Central European Time kick-off. My bet suggestion focuses on the winner of this game.
Match Preview
Hearts has definitely struggled in terms of results and has had a poor start to the new season. The team sits in the lower part of the table and has little hope of finishing in the top 6.
The team’s low scoring rate (only Kilmarnock and Ross County have scored fewer goals) has left fans feeling pessimistic. However, Hearts has been decent at home, having earned 12 of their 16 points at their own stadium.
Unlike their rivals, Hibernian hasn’t played in European competitions, but their results have also been underwhelming. Sitting in 8th place with a six-point gap from 6th-placed St. Mirren, the team’s defensive play has left fans dissatisfied.
Heading into the Edinburgh derby, Hibernian is considered the underdog, but predicting the outcome of this match will be tough. One thing is certain: both teams will give their all in front of a packed stadium.
Match Facts
- Hearts hasn’t lost at home in a month (4 matches).
- Hibernian has won their last two games with a 3-1 scoreline.
- Hearts averages 1.6 goals per game at home, while Hibernian averages 1.4 goals per game away.
Probable Lineups
- Hearts: Gordon, Rose, Penrice, Oegoke, Forrester, Boateng, Vargas, Spittal, Drammeh, Wilson, Shankland.
- Hibernian: Smith, Airdale, Bushiri, O'Hora, Cadden, Triantis, Newell, Cadden, Yuan, Boyle, Campbell.
H2H
Four out of the last five encounters between these teams ended in a draw.
Prediction
Hibernian is in better form and will try to secure a positive result. I believe the team will manage to avoid defeat in the Edinburgh derby, so my bet is on Hibernian not to lose.
