Hibernian FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC, Premier League 2018-19 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC — Premier League .
- Hibernian FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Heart of Midlothian FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee Daniel McFarlane
- Referee Gavin Duncan
- Referee Craig Thomson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Apr | Celtic FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Apr | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Mar | Livingston FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Motherwell FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 30 Mar | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Hibernian FC | Heart of Midlothian FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #4 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 3 | Scored | 5 |
| 3 | Conceded | 2 |
| +0 | GD | +3 |
| 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
0%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
Hibernian FC are 7th (3 pts). Heart of Midlothian FC are 4th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hibernian FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ 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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Hibernian FC to score. At the same time, Heart of Midlothian FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Hibernian FC and Heart of Midlothian FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' Heart of Midlothian FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 26' Uche Ikpeazu is having his name booked by the referee on 26.
- 29' The referee shows Heart of Midlothian FC player a Yellow card on 29.
- 34' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ofir Marciano is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Heart of Midlothian FC.
- 39' 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 Michael Smith suffering a number of foals already.
- 44' It looks surprising Hibernian FC does not make any changes. Harry Cochrane has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 45' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Sean Clare.
- 46' Hibernian FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Vykintas Slivka is hanging Florian Kamberi on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' Ryan Edwards has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 56' Arnaud Djoum is having his name booked by the referee on 56.
- 61' The 38-year-old Lewis Stevenson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 65' The whistle greets Connor Smith as he departs to be replaced by Ryan Edwards.
- 69' Christophe Berra does the damage! The net is bulging and Heart of Midlothian FC surge ahead!
- 72' A tactical swap from Heart of Midlothian FC — Steven MacLean on, Sean Clare off on 72 minutes.
- 77' Hibernian FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Heart of Midlothian FC backline.
- 79' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Oliver Bozanic.
- 84' GOAL! Uche Ikpeazu fires home to make it 0-2!
- 85' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Clevid Dikamona.
- 89' The crowd applauds Daryl Horgan as he leaves the pitch. Thomas Agyepong steps in for Hibernian FC.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Steven MacLean on 90 minutes.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 40
- 5
- 14
-
7
Daryl Horgan ↓ Thomas Agyepong 89'
- 22
- 16
- 4
- 1
- 2
- 24
Bench
-
17
Thomas Agyepong ↑ 89'
- 31
- 6
-
8
Vykintas Slivka ↑ 46'
- 32
- 26
- 13
Coach
Paul Heckingbottom
Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Sean Clare ↓ Steven MacLean 72'
- 3
- 19
- 6
- 10
- 2
- 4
-
20
Harry Cochrane ↓ Oliver Bozanic 72'
-
45
Connor Smith ↓ Ryan Edwards 65'
- 23
- 1
Bench
-
7
Oliver Bozanic ↑ 72'
- 13
- 8
- 25
-
18
Steven MacLean ↑ 72'
- 28
-
22
Ryan Edwards ↑ 65'
Coach
Craig Levein
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 |
| Melker Hallberg | 1 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Heart of Midlothian FC Form
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
2019-03-30
Heart of Midlothian FC
2–1
Aberdeen FC
W
2019-03-16
Hamilton Academical FC
1–0
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.12
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC or Heart of Midlothian FC 74%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Heart of Midlothian FC
64%
Hibernian FC or Heart of Midlothian FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
9.8%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 0
8.9%
0 – 2
8.1%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Heart of Midlothian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 16% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 22% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

