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 33 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
- Heart of Midlothian FC 33 games · 70 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Referee David Roome
- Referee Callum Spence
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #1 |
| 51 | Points | 70 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 13 / 12 / 8 | W / D / L | 21 / 7 / 5 |
| 51 | Scored | 58 |
| 37 | Conceded | 28 |
| +14 | GD | +30 |
| 1.55 | PPG | 2.12 |
| 39% | Win % | 64% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Hibernian FC are 5th (51 pts). Heart of Midlothian FC are 1st (70 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Hibernian FC and Heart of Midlothian FC has kicked off!
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Hibernian FC in their trying to find a way past Heart of Midlothian FC's compact .
- 10' Michael Smith, a Northern Ireland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Hibernian FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 21' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Craig Halkett.
- 26' 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.
- 31' Supporters expect more eagerness from Oliver Bozanic, as he is very good at scoring at Easter Road Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 36' Steven Naismith has been relatively quiet despite scoring 19 goals in his last 305 appearances.
- 41' With 0 assists to his name this season, Adam Jackson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Hibernian FC.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Scott Allan on 45.
- 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 53' Sean Clare doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 58' A quiet spell here at Easter Road Stadium. Hibernian FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 59' Hibernian FC ring the changes. Scott Allan has done his job and it is now time for Daryl Horgan to step up.
- 64' Loic Damour has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 65' A change in the Hibernian FC ranks — Marc McNulty exits the field as James Gullan enters on 65.
- 65' Against the run of play, Oliver Bozanic has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 68' The whistle greets Liam Boyce as he departs to be replaced by Steven Naismith.
- 73' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Martin Boyle made 297 appearances and scored 59 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 74' Another change for Heart of Midlothian FC made on 74 minute. Lewis Moore leaves to be changed by Jamie Walker.
- 79' Scotland international Paul McGinn has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 80' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Conor Washington makes it 0-3.
- 84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lewis Stevenson on 84.
- 85' Steven Naismith catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 85.
- 89' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Melker Hallberg makes no mistake. 1-3!
- 89' A change in the Hibernian FC ranks — Greg Docherty exits the field as Melker Hallberg enters on 89.
- 90' The Heart of Midlothian FC bench stirs into life. Conor Washington is withdrawn and Euan Henderson gets his opportunity.
- Full Time. Heart of Midlothian FC beats Hibernian FC
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 |
|---|---|
| Martin Boyle | 5 |
| Lawrence Shankland | 5 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 2 |
| Elie Youan | 2 |
| Daryl Horgan | 2 |
| Andrew Halliday | 2 |
| Uche Ikpeazu | 2 |
| Jack Iredale | 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
3 / 4
1.53
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 73% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Heart of Midlothian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Heart of Midlothian FC
63%
Hibernian FC or Heart of Midlothian FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
8%
0 – 1
6.3%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 0
6.2%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Heart of Midlothian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 18% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 19% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.