Hibernian

Hibernian have been effective on their travels in league competition, winning both of their away matches while scoring four goals. ST Johnstone have struggled for consistency, claiming just one victory from four league games and conceding seven times without managing a clean sheet. Hibernian also hold the advantage in historical head-to-head fixtures, winning five of the last ten meetings. Given both sides have defensive concerns but Hibernian carry greater offensive reliability, backing the visitors to secure at least a point offers strong support.

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.

Dundee have made an impressive start to the Premiership season, recording two wins from three matches including a 2-0 home win over Aberdeen and a 2-0 away win against Dundee Utd. With Hibernian balancing recent European fixtures and showing vulnerability at the back with three goals conceded in two league games, backing Dundee to avoid defeat provides a balanced risk profile.

The opening leg finished 0-0 on 20 August 2026, demonstrating the tactical caution between the two sides. Gent have conceded just one goal across their last five matches, keeping four clean sheets in the process. With Hibernian also recording two 0-0 draws in their last three outings, defensive organization is heavily prioritized, pointing strongly toward under 2.5 total goals.