Hearts
26 Dec, 2024
13:30
Hibernian
The Battle of Edinburgh is upon us.
So far, the season has been surprising for both teams, as they find themselves in the relegation group after 18 matches, far from the better positions they hoped to achieve.
This game is about redemption and pride, with both sides expected to give it their all.
Defensive struggles have been a recurring issue for both teams this season. Hearts have conceded 27 goals, while Hibernian have allowed 30—an average of nearly two goals per match for each side.
What we say
Both Teams to Score
Derby matches are always unpredictable, and with these two teams having nothing to lose and everything to gain, this clash promises to set tactics aside in favor of an open and attacking battle.
Hibernian has enjoyed a slightly better season so far, but Shankland’s scoring ability for Hearts could easily level the playing field.
Considering the current standings, head-to-head history, and the quality of their forwards—Shankland with 3 goals and 3 assists, Cadden with 4 goals and 1 assist, and Boyle with 3 goals and 3 assists—we anticipate an open derby featuring plenty of exciting attacking football from both sides.
Home team lineup
| Player Name | Player Position |
| Gordon | GK |
| Forrester | RB |
| Oyegoke | CB |
| Rowles | CB |
| Penrice | LB |
| Dhanda | CM |
| Boateng | CM |
| Drammeh | RM |
| Spittal | LM |
| Wilson | SF |
| Shankland | CF |
Away team lineup
| Player Name | Player Position |
| Smith | GK |
| Ch.Cadden | RWB |
| O'Hora | RCB |
| Bushiri | CB |
| Iredale | LCB |
| N.Cadden | LWB |
| Triantis | CM |
| Newell | CM |
| Boyle | RW |
| Youan | LW |
| Campbell | CF |
Head to head
| Thu 12, 2024 | Heart Of Midlothian | Hibernian | 1 - 2 |
| Sun 10, 2024 | Hibernian | Heart Of Midlothian | 1 - 1 |
| Wed 02, 2024 | Heart Of Midlothian | Hibernian | 1 - 1 |
| Wed 12, 2023 | Hibernian | Heart Of Midlothian | 0 - 1 |