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Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · 0 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-2D-2L · -3 goal difference
BetGenius backs Yes (Both Teams to Score) at 68% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
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.
Combined scoring rate: 2.2 goals per game (Hibernian at home plus Heart Of Midlothian away).
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
| # | 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 |
Heart Of Midlothian have won 5 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.5 goals a game, both teams scored in 70% of them.
Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →
Based on at least 20 settled predictions.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.
Published September 1, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
