Hibernian FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.
- Hibernian FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Heart of Midlothian FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Referee David Roome
- Referee Callum Spence
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Feb | Livingston FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Feb | Ross County FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Feb | Rangers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Feb | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar | Hibernian FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Feb | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 05 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 26 Jan | Rangers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
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' Hibernian FC have kicked off against Heart of Midlothian FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Scott Allan made 410 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Heart of Midlothian FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' Hibernian FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Heart of Midlothian FC backline.
- 20' Hibernian FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 21' That is a Yellow card for Heart of Midlothian FC. Craig Halkett will be fuming at that decision.
- 26' Over 26 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 31' Paul Hanlon has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 36' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 41' It is a cagey affair so far. Hibernian FC in their trying to find a way past Heart of Midlothian FC's compact .
- 45' Scott Allan is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 50' The travelling Heart of Midlothian FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 53' Sean Clare puts Heart of Midlothian FC on the lead.
- 58' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 59' Another change for Hibernian FC made on 59 minute. Scott Allan leaves to be changed by Daryl Horgan.
- 64' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 64 minutes.
- 65' Hibernian FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. James Gullan is hanging Marc McNulty on the field on 65 minute.
- 65' GOAL! Oliver Bozanic fires home to make it 0-2!
- 68' Heart of Midlothian FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Steven Naismith is hanging Liam Boyce on the field on 68 minute.
- 73' 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.
- 74' Jamie Walker is replacing Lewis Moore for the Heart of Midlothian FC side.
- 79' Euan Henderson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hibernian FC tonight.
- 80' A stunning finish from Conor Washington — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 84' Lewis Stevenson was booked on 84.
- 85' Poor challenge from Steven Naismith. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 89' GOAL! Melker Hallberg scores on 89.
- 89' Hibernian FC ring the changes. Greg Docherty has done his job and it is now time for Melker Hallberg to step up.
- 90' Another change for Heart of Midlothian FC made on 90 minute. Conor Washington leaves to be changed by Euan Henderson.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Heart of Midlothian FC take all three points.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
13
Marc McNulty ↓ James Gullan 65'
- 18
- 9
-
15
Greg Docherty ↓ Melker Hallberg 89'
- 40
-
23
Scott Allan ↓ Daryl Horgan 59'
- 10
- 6
- 16
- 4
- 1
Bench
- 27
-
7
Daryl Horgan ↑ 59'
- 3
- 33
- 24
-
47
James Gullan ↑ 65'
-
20
Melker Hallberg ↑ 89'
Coach
Jack Ross
Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Liam Boyce ↓ Steven Naismith 68'
- 22
- 8
- 9
- 7
- 2
- 28
- 1
- 26
- 51
-
27
Lewis Moore ↓ Jamie Walker 74'
Bench
-
10
Jamie Walker ↑ 74'
- 23
- 77
-
14
Steven Naismith ↑ 68'
- 40
- 32
-
41
Euan Henderson ↑ 90'
Coach
Daniel Stendel
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
Hibernian FC Form
Heart of Midlothian FC Form
2020-03-03
Hibernian FC
1–3
Heart of Midlothian FC
W
2020-02-15
Heart of Midlothian FC
2–2
Hamilton Academical FC
D
2020-02-12
Celtic FC
5–0
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2020-02-05
Heart of Midlothian FC
2–3
Kilmarnock FC
L
2020-02-01
St. Johnstone FC
3–3
Heart of Midlothian FC
D
2020-01-26
Heart of Midlothian FC
2–1
Rangers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.59
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.13
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC or Heart of Midlothian FC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Heart of Midlothian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.72
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Heart of Midlothian FC
69%
Hibernian FC or Heart of Midlothian FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9%
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 2
6.6%
2 – 1
6.3%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 3
4.7%
0 – 1
4.7%
0 – 3
3.9%
0 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3.5%
3 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Heart of Midlothian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 8% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 14% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +1 | 51% | 20% | 30% |
| +1.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +2 | 70% | 15% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

