Heart of Midlothian FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Heart of Midlothian FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League at Tynecastle Park.
- Heart of Midlothian FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Hibernian FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Assistant 1 David McGeachie
- Assistant 2 Calum Spence
7 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.1 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Dec | Dundee FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Nov | Celtic FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Dec | Ross County FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Nov | Motherwell FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Nov | Aberdeen FC | H | 3–3 | D |
Season Stats
| Heart of Midlothian FC | Hibernian FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #7 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 5 | Scored | 3 |
| 2 | Conceded | 3 |
| +3 | GD | +0 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
Heart of Midlothian FC are 4th (3 pts). Hibernian FC are 7th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Heart of Midlothian FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Hibernian FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Heart of Midlothian FC is hosting Hibernian FC for another epic battle.
- 5' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-1-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 9' Kye Rowles doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 14' Hibernian FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 14.
- 19' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 24' Hibernian FC come into this ranked 8 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 28' That is a card for Heart of Midlothian FC. Cameron Devlin will be fuming at that decision.
- 33' Hibernian FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 35' Poor challenge from Rocky Bushiri. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 40' Heart of Midlothian FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Hibernian FC's 3-4-1-2 shape.
- 45' Supporters expect more eagerness from Daniel Oyegoke, as he is very good at scoring at Tynecastle Park with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 47' What a moment for Rocky Bushiri! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 57' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 57 minutes.
- 62' Heart of Midlothian FC currently sit 10 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 67' It looks like no one’s ball. Hibernian FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 68' Time for substitution for Hibernian FC. Elie Youan is replaced by Dwight Gayle.
- 69' Hyeok-kyu Kwon gets the nod from Hibernian FC. He replaces Joe Newell and will look to change the dynamic.
- 70' A tactical swap from Heart of Midlothian FC — Yan Dhanda on, Blair Spittal off on 70 minutes.
- 71' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Craig Halkett on 71 minutes.
- 76' Over 76 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 77' Hibernian FC make a change. Warren O'Hora trudges off to be replaced by Lewis Miller on 77 minutes.
- 78' A stunning finish from Dwight Gayle — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Malachi Boateng. He replaces Beni Baningime on 78 minute.
- 79' Kenneth Vargas is replacing Musa Drammeh for the Heart of Midlothian FC side.
- 84' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 85' Time for substitution for Heart of Midlothian FC. Craig Halkett is replaced by Liam Boyce.
- 90' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Heart of Midlothian FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Hibernian FC players.
Lineups
Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6
- 14
- 15
- 1
-
4
Craig Halkett ↓ Liam Boyce 85'
- 9
-
16
Blair Spittal ↓ Yan Dhanda 70'
- 29
- 5
- 21
-
37
Musa Drammeh ↓ Kenneth Vargas 79'
Bench
-
20
Yan Dhanda ↑ 70'
-
27
Liam Boyce ↑ 85'
- 7
- 28
- 17
- 80
-
18
Malachi Boateng ↑ 78'
-
77
Kenneth Vargas ↑ 79'
- 35
Hibernian FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 13
-
11
Joe Newell ↓ Hyeok-kyu Kwon 69'
- 10
-
19
Nicky Cadden ↓ Jordan Obita 85'
- 33
-
7
Elie Youan ↓ Dwight Gayle 68'
- 32
- 3
-
5
Warren O'Hora ↓ Lewis Miller 77'
- 12
- 26
Bench
-
21
Jordan Obita ↑ 85'
-
34
Dwight Gayle ↑ 68'
- 14
- 23
-
2
Lewis Miller ↑ 77'
- 1
- 6
- 22
-
18
Hyeok-kyu Kwon ↑ 69'
Coach
David Gray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lawrence Shankland | 5 |
| Martin Boyle | 5 |
| Andrew Halliday | 2 |
| Uche Ikpeazu | 2 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 2 |
| Elie Youan | 2 |
| Daryl Horgan | 2 |
| Emiliano Marcondes | 1 |
Head to Head
Heart of Midlothian FC Form
2024-12-26
Heart of Midlothian FC
1–2
Hibernian FC
L
2024-12-22
Heart of Midlothian FC
2–1
St. Johnstone FC
W
2024-12-15
Kilmarnock FC
1–0
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2024-12-07
Heart of Midlothian FC
2–0
Dundee FC
W
2024-12-01
Heart of Midlothian FC
1–1
Aberdeen FC
D
2024-11-23
Heart of Midlothian FC
1–4
Celtic FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.19
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.51
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Heart of Midlothian FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Hibernian FC
51%
Heart of Midlothian FC or Hibernian FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
6.6%
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
5.1%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 0
4.4%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Heart of Midlothian FC
| Handicap | Heart of Midlothian FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 17% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 21% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 12% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.