Heart of Midlothian FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Heart of Midlothian FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League at Tynecastle.
- Heart of Midlothian FC 33 games · 70 pts (2026/27)
- Hibernian FC 33 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee William Collum
- Assistant 1 Graeme Stewart
- Assistant 2 Ross MacLeod
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | Hibernian FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Sep | Ross County FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Sep | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Sep | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Sep | Motherwell FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Aug | Dundee FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Sep | Dundee FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Sep | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Aug | Livingston FC | H | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Heart of Midlothian FC | Hibernian FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #5 |
| 70 | Points | 51 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 21 / 7 / 5 | W / D / L | 13 / 12 / 8 |
| 58 | Scored | 51 |
| 28 | Conceded | 37 |
| +30 | GD | +14 |
| 2.12 | PPG | 1.55 |
| 64% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Heart of Midlothian FC are 1st (70 pts). Hibernian FC are 5th (51 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Heart of Midlothian FC and Hibernian FC get this one started.
- 5' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Lawrence Shankland.
- 8' It’s a booking for Heart of Midlothian FC player. Cameron Devlin gets a card.
- 13' It is a cagey affair so far. Heart of Midlothian FC in their trying to find a way past Hibernian FC's compact .
- 15' Will Fish is having his name booked by the referee on 15.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 28' A goal from the Scotland international Alan Forrest! He fires home on 28 to make it 1-0!
- 33' It looks like no one’s ball. Heart of Midlothian FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 38' Christian Doidge has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 43' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 45' The whistle greets Stephen Kingsley as he departs to be replaced by Odel Offiah.
- 50' Hibernian FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 55' Elie Youan is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Heart of Midlothian FC tonight.
- 58' Magnificent from Christian Doidge! That is 31 goals in 318 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 58' The crowd applauds Christian Doidge as he leaves the pitch. Adam Le Fondre steps in for Hibernian FC.
- 62' The crowd applauds Alex Lowry as he leaves the pitch. Beni Baningime steps in for Heart of Midlothian FC.
- 66' The France Elie Youan breaks the deadlock on 66 minutes. 1-2!
- 68' Elie Youan with the second goal in the match!
- 72' The whistle greets Cameron Devlin as he departs to be replaced by Liam Boyce.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Paul Hanlon. He replaces Rocky Bushiri on 77 minute.
- 78' James Jeggo makes way for Maksymilian Boruc at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hibernian FC.
- 83' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Heart of Midlothian FC and Hibernian FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 88' Hibernian FC have won 388 goals from 297 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
3
Stephen Kingsley ↓ Odel Offiah 45'
- 2
-
14
Cameron Devlin ↓ Liam Boyce 72'
- 15
- 28
- 17
- 9
- 8
-
51
Alex Lowry ↓ Beni Baningime 62'
-
77
Kenneth Vargas ↓ Jorge Grant 72'
Bench
-
6
Beni Baningime ↑ 62'
-
10
Liam Boyce ↑ 72'
- 12
-
7
Jorge Grant ↑ 72'
- 30
- 5
- 22
-
29
Odel Offiah ↑ 45'
- 16
Coach
Steven Naismith
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
1
David Marshall ↓ Dylan Levitt 78'
- 23
- 11
- 9
- 10
-
33
Rocky Bushiri ↓ Paul Hanlon 77'
- 7
- 2
-
14
James Jeggo ↓ Maksymilian Boruc 78'
- 5
Bench
-
19
Adam Le Fondre ↑ 58'
- 16
-
4
Paul Hanlon ↑ 77'
- 32
-
6
Dylan Levitt ↑ 78'
- 28
- 26
-
25
Maksymilian Boruc ↑ 78'
- 49
Coach
Nick Montgomery
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lawrence Shankland | 5 |
| Martin Boyle | 5 |
| Elie Youan | 2 |
| Daryl Horgan | 2 |
| Andrew Halliday | 2 |
| Uche Ikpeazu | 2 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 2 |
| Oliver Bozanic | 1 |
Head to Head
Heart of Midlothian FC Form
2023-10-07
Heart of Midlothian FC
2–2
Hibernian FC
D
2023-09-30
Ross County FC
0–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
W
2023-09-23
St. Mirren FC
1–0
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2023-09-16
Heart of Midlothian FC
2–0
Aberdeen FC
W
2023-09-03
Heart of Midlothian FC
0–1
Motherwell FC
L
2023-08-27
Dundee FC
1–0
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.59
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Heart of Midlothian FC or Hibernian FC 73% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Heart of Midlothian FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Hibernian FC
55%
Heart of Midlothian FC or Hibernian FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Heart of Midlothian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 0
8.3%
2 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Heart of Midlothian FC
| Handicap | Heart of Midlothian FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 22% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.