Both sides have scored in every single Premiership fixture this season, with Hibernian netting five times in three matches and Hearts scoring seven. Hibernian have yet to register a league clean sheet, conceding four goals, while Hearts conceded twice in their sole away league match. Furthermore, both teams have scored in 70 percent of the last ten Edinburgh derbies.
Hibernian vs Heart Of Midlothian prediction
- Round
- Regular Season - 5
- Venue
- Easter Road, Edinburgh
- Referee
- D. Robertson
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · 0 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-2D-2L · -3 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Yes (Both Teams to Score) at 68% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
The Edinburgh derby arrives with both Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian locked on six points from their opening three Premiership fixtures. Hibernian sit in fifth place after bouncing back with a 2-1 victory over Dundee, having scored in every league fixture so far this campaign with five goals in three matches.
Heart of Midlothian enter the contest in third position, buoyed by a 2-1 win over St Johnstone and an undefeated run across their last five matches in all competitions. The visitors have demonstrated strong attacking form with seven goals across three league matches, led by Claudio Braga with a goal and two assists.
Recent meetings between the capital rivals have been closely fought and productive in front of goal. Both teams found the net in seven of their last ten head-to-head encounters, including Hearts' 2-1 victory at Easter Road in their most recent clash in April 2026.
Key factors
- Both teams have scored in 100 percent of their Premiership matches this season, with neither failing to score.
- The last ten head-to-head meetings between Hibernian and Hearts have seen both teams score in 70 percent of matches.
- Hibernian forward options C. Wright and M. Boyle have each scored two goals in the opening league rounds.
- Hearts have scored seven goals in three league outings, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
- Hibernian have conceded at least one goal in all three Premiership matches, holding zero clean sheets.
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 2.2 goals per game (Hibernian at home plus Heart Of Midlothian away).
Key players this season
Heart Of Midlothian
- J. McPake3G · 5A
- Cláudio Braga2A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CelticPromotion - Premiership (Championship Group) | 9 | +18 | 24 |
| 2 | RangersPromotion - Premiership (Championship Group) | 9 | +6 | 20 |
| 3 | Heart Of MidlothianPromotion - Premiership (Championship Group) | 9 | +5 | 16 |
| 4 | DundeePromotion - Premiership (Championship Group) | 9 | +3 | 14 |
| 5 | ST JohnstonePromotion - Premiership (Championship Group) | 9 | 0 | 12 |
| 6 | Dundee UtdPromotion - Premiership (Championship Group) | 9 | -1 | 12 |
| 9 | FalkirkPremiership (Relegation Group) | 9 | -3 | 9 |
| 10 | MotherwellPremiership (Relegation Group) | 9 | -5 | 8 |
| 11 | KilmarnockPremiership (Relegation Group) | 9 | -10 | 8 |
| 12 | HibernianPremiership (Relegation Group) | 9 | -5 | 7 |
Head-to-head
- 3
- Hibernian
- 2
- Draws
- 5
- Heart Of Midlothian
Heart Of Midlothian have won 5 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.5 goals a game, both teams scored in 70% of them.
- 2026-09-03Hibernian1-3Heart Of Midlothian
- 2026-04-26Hibernian1-2Heart Of Midlothian
- 2026-02-10Heart Of Midlothian1-0Hibernian
- 2025-12-27Hibernian3-2Heart Of Midlothian
- 2025-10-04Heart Of Midlothian1-0Hibernian
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Published September 1, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.

