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 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
- Heart of Midlothian FC 33 games · 70 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee David Roome
- Referee Grant Irvine
- Referee John McCrossan
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
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 | #1 |
| 33 | Points | 70 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 9 / 6 / 18 | W / D / L | 21 / 7 / 5 |
| 33 | Scored | 58 |
| 48 | Conceded | 28 |
| -15 | GD | +30 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 2.12 |
| 27% | Win % | 64% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Aberdeen FC are 8th (33 pts). Heart of Midlothian FC are 1st (70 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Aberdeen FC get us underway at .
- 5' Northern Ireland international Dominic Ball has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' It looks surprising Heart of Midlothian FC does not make any changes. Aaron Hickey has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Greg Stewart is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Aberdeen FC so far.
- 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 21' That is a Yellow card for Heart of Midlothian FC. Bobby Burns will be fuming at that decision.
- 26' Andrew Considine has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 31' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 36' The 41-year-old Christophe Berra has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 41' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' Heart of Midlothian 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.
- 48' Sean Clare has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 48.
- 49' The referee calls foul for Andrew Considine. He receives a Yellow card.
- 54' Lewis Ferguson makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Aberdeen FC are in front.
- 59' It looks like no one’s ball. Aberdeen FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 62' Jamie Brandon makes way for Aaron Hickey at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from Heart of Midlothian FC.
- 65' What an equalizer from Bobby Burns!
- 70' Scott McKenna has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 72' Michael Devlin is replacing Andrew Considine for the Aberdeen FC side.
- 77' What a strike from Greg Stewart! The score is 2-1.
- 80' Clevid Dikamona catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 80.
- 80' Another change for Heart of Midlothian FC made on 80 minute. Harry Cochrane leaves to be changed by Connor Smith.
- 84' Stevie May is replacing Greg Stewart for the Aberdeen FC side.
- 85' The Heart of Midlothian FC bench stirs into life. Ryan Edwards is withdrawn and Craig Wighton gets his opportunity.
- 88' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Joe Lewis.
- 90' Steven MacLean has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- Another three points for Aberdeen 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 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 2 |
| Steven Naismith | 2 |
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Liam Boyce | 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
4 / 4
1.21
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC or Heart of Midlothian FC 75% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Heart of Midlothian FC
62%
Aberdeen FC or Heart of Midlothian FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 1
8.8%
0 – 0
8%
0 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Heart of Midlothian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 21% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

