Heart of Midlothian vs Hibernian: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 December

Betiball's prediction for Heart of Midlothian vs Hibernian on 26 December 2024 (kick-off: 08:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Heart of Midlothian vs Hibernian preview before placing your bet.

Heart of Midlothian vs Hibernian: Starting Lineups Time : 26/12/2024 08:30

Heart of Midlothian
1 - 2
Finished
Hibernian
85' event Liam Boyce / Craig Halkett
79' event Kenneth Vargas / Musa Drammeh
78' event Malachi Boateng / Beni Baningime
71' event Craig Halkett
70' event Yan Dhanda / Blair Spittal
45+1' event Rocky Bushiri Kiranga
28' event Cameron Devlin
13' event Kye Rowles Goal confirmed
event 85' Jordan Obita / Nicky Cadden
event 78' Dwight Gayle
event 77' Lewis Miller / Warren O Hora
event 69' Hyeok Kyu Kwon / Joseph Peter Newell
event 68' Dwight Gayle / Thody Elie Youan
event 35' Rocky Bushiri Kiranga
event 9' Kye Rowles
85' event Liam Boyce / Craig Halkett
event 85' Jordan Obita / Nicky Cadden
79' event Kenneth Vargas / Musa Drammeh
event 78' Dwight Gayle
78' event Malachi Boateng / Beni Baningime
event 77' Lewis Miller / Warren O Hora
71' event Craig Halkett
event 69' Hyeok Kyu Kwon / Joseph Peter Newell
70' event Yan Dhanda / Blair Spittal
event 68' Dwight Gayle / Thody Elie Youan
45+1' event Rocky Bushiri Kiranga
event 35' Rocky Bushiri Kiranga
28' event Cameron Devlin
event 9' Kye Rowles
13' event Kye Rowles Goal confirmed
Heart of Midlothian Heart of Midlothian
Substitutions
#77 Kenneth Vargas
#18 Malachi Boateng
#20 Yan Dhanda
#27 Liam Boyce
#80 Andres Salazar
#7 Jorge Grant
#17 Alan Forrest
#28 Zander Clark
#35 Adam Forrester
Heart of Midlothian Heart of Midlothian Hibernian Hibernian
15Shots12
5Shots on Goal6
10Fouls10
6Corner Kick3
10Free kick10
0Offside4
2Yellow card1
48Aerial52
4Save4
13Successful Tackles13
6Interceptions13
38Long pass19
0Assist1
5Shots off goal4
24Head Success26
5Blocked2
13Tackle13
2Dribbles1
36Throw-in31
457Passes229
102Attacks80
59Dangerous attacks32
2Corner Kicks(HT)3
Hibernian Hibernian
Substitutions
#2 Lewis Miller
#21 Jordan Obita
#34 Dwight Gayle
#18 Hyeok Kyu Kwon
#23 Junior Hoilett
#22 Nathan Moriah Welsh
#1 Josef Bursik
#14 Luke Amos
#6 Dylan Levitt
Commentary
85' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Liam Boyce / Craig Halkett
85' Hibernian — substitution: Jordan Obita / Nicky Cadden
79' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Kenneth Vargas / Musa Drammeh
78' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Malachi Boateng / Beni Baningime
78' Goal! Dwight Gayle - Hibernian
77' Hibernian — substitution: Lewis Miller / Warren O Hora
71' Craig Halkett - Heart of Midlothian receive a yellow card
70' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Yan Dhanda / Blair Spittal
69' Hibernian — substitution: Hyeok Kyu Kwon / Joseph Peter Newell
68' Hibernian — substitution: Dwight Gayle / Thody Elie Youan
45+1' Own goal! Rocky Bushiri Kiranga - Heart of Midlothian
35' Rocky Bushiri Kiranga - Hibernian receive a yellow card
28' Cameron Devlin - Heart of Midlothian receive a yellow card
13' VAR review - Heart of Midlothian
9' Own goal! Kye Rowles - Hibernian

How We Build the Heart of Midlothian vs Hibernian Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Heart of Midlothian vs Hibernian on 26 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Heart of Midlothian vs Hibernian Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Heart of Midlothian's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Hibernian's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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