Aberdeen FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC, Premier League 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Aberdeen FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC — Premier League .
- Aberdeen FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Heart of Midlothian FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee David Roome
- Referee Grant Irvine
- Referee John McCrossan
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | St. Mirren FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell FC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers FC | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk FC | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee United FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 May | Celtic FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Apr | Rangers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Apr | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Dundee FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | Motherwell FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 May | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Apr | Hibernian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | Rangers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Apr | Hibernian FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Apr | Rangers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Aberdeen FC | Heart of Midlothian FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #4 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 5 |
| 3 | Conceded | 2 |
| -1 | GD | +3 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
52%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
H2H (25 games)
48%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
Aberdeen FC are 8th (3 pts). Heart of Midlothian FC are 4th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Heart of Midlothian FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Aberdeen FC and Heart of Midlothian FC get this one started.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Derek McInnes will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Aberdeen FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 21' The referee has no hesitation. Bobby Burns is booked for Heart of Midlothian FC — Yellow card on 21.
- 26' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 31' Aberdeen FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 36' Aberdeen FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Heart of Midlothian FC backline.
- 41' It is a cagey affair so far. Aberdeen FC in their trying to find a way past Heart of Midlothian FC's compact .
- 46' Heart of Midlothian FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 48' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Sean Clare on 48 minutes.
- 49' The referee has no hesitation. Andrew Considine is booked for Aberdeen FC — Yellow card on 49.
- 54' Lewis Ferguson doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 59' Aberdeen FC is showing some good football. However, Aberdeen FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 62' Jamie Brandon makes way for Aaron Hickey at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from Heart of Midlothian FC.
- 65' The Northern Ireland Bobby Burns breaks the deadlock on 65 minutes. 1-1!
- 70' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joe Lewis suffering a number of foals already.
- 72' Time for substitution for Aberdeen FC. Andrew Considine is replaced by Michael Devlin.
- 77' Greg Stewart adds to his 0 season tally! Aberdeen FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 80' Heart of Midlothian FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 80' A tactical swap from Heart of Midlothian FC — Connor Smith on, Harry Cochrane off on 80 minutes.
- 84' Another substitution for Aberdeen FC to replace Greg Stewart by Stevie May on 84 minute.
- 85' A change in the Heart of Midlothian FC ranks — Ryan Edwards exits the field as Craig Wighton enters on 85.
- 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joe Lewis on 88.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Steven MacLean argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- Full Time. Aberdeen FC beats Heart of Midlothian FC
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 29
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 5
- 21
- 16
- 19
-
7
Greg Stewart ↓ Stevie May 84'
Bench
- 8
-
17
Stevie May ↑ 84'
-
18
Michael Devlin ↑ 72'
- 24
- 20
- 33
- 34
Coach
Derek McInnes
Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 3
- 7
- 13
- 6
-
25
Jamie Brandon ↓ Aaron Hickey 62'
-
20
Harry Cochrane ↓ Connor Smith 80'
- 18
- 28
-
22
Ryan Edwards ↓ Craig Wighton 85'
- 31
Bench
- 8
-
15
Craig Wighton ↑ 85'
-
45
Connor Smith ↑ 80'
- 23
- 39
- 1
-
51
Aaron Hickey ↑ 62'
Coach
Craig Levein
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lawrence Shankland | 5 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 4 |
| Duk | 3 |
| Josh Ginnelly | 3 |
| Matthew Pollock | 2 |
| John Souttar | 2 |
| Leighton Clarkson | 2 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 2 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Heart of Midlothian FC Form
2019-05-10
Aberdeen FC
2–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2019-05-04
Heart of Midlothian FC
0–1
Kilmarnock FC
L
2019-04-28
Hibernian FC
1–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
D
2019-04-20
Heart of Midlothian FC
1–3
Rangers FC
L
2019-04-06
Heart of Midlothian FC
1–2
Hibernian FC
L
2019-04-03
Rangers FC
3–0
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.95
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC or Heart of Midlothian FC 77% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.21
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Heart of Midlothian FC
65%
Aberdeen FC or Heart of Midlothian FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
7.6%
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 3
6%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 0
5.6%
0 – 3
4.8%
1 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
3.9%
2 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Heart of Midlothian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +1 | 48% | 21% | 31% |
| +1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +2 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.