Hibernian vs Heart Of Midlothian — Tips & Analysis

Heart Of Midlothian +0.25: This derby has a long history of tight, level games. Seven of the last 20 meetings ended in a tie, and Hearts have won three of the last five. Across those 20 games Hibs have 4 wins to Hearts' 9. Hibs are in decent form. They have won 8 of their last 17, score more than a goal a game and let in just over one. They were the better side in their last game and made plenty of chances. Hearts do not beat themselves. They have won 7 and tied 4 of their last 16, and they have tied three of their last five. They score almost 2 goals a game. They are set up to sit deep and hit on the break. That is the shape that keeps making this game tight. Hearts also arrive fresher, with five days since their last game to Hibs' four. A 1-1 is the fair read here. Hibs have won by 2 or more goals in only 3 of their last 17, so a big home win is not how this usually goes. What we need is for Hearts to avoid defeat. The concern is real. Hearts are without Craig Halkett, Stephen Kingsley, Ageu and Malachi Fagan-Walcott, and most of those are defenders. A patched back line against a Hibs side in this mood could crack. We still think Hearts leave Easter Road unbeaten.