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

Betiball's prediction for Hibernian vs Heart of Midlothian on 26 April 2026 (kick-off: 11:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Hibernian vs Heart of Midlothian preview before placing your bet.

Hibernian vs Heart of Midlothian: Starting Lineups Time : 26/04/2026 11:30

Hibernian
1 - 2
Finished
Heart of Midlothian
90+2' event Rocky Bushiri Kiranga
90+1' event Joseph Peter Newell
64' event Josh Campbell / Jamie McGrath
64' event Joseph Peter Newell / Daniel Barlaser
64' event Ante Suto / Martin Boyle
50' event Kanayo Megwa / Owen Elding
48' event Felix Passlack
45+3' event Felix Passlack
45+1' event Warren O Hora
15' event Jordan Clifford Smith / Nicky Cadden
14' event Raphael Sallinger
13' event Raphael Sallinger Card changed
7' event Martin Boyle
event 90+3' Islam Chesnokov / Claudio Braga
event 90+2' Lawrence Shankland
event 90+2' Marc Leonard
event 90' Jamie McCarthy / Stephen Kingsley
event 86' Blair Spittal
event 65' Warren O Hora
event 58' Blair Spittal / Michael Steinwender
event 58' Alexandros Kyziridis / Pierre Kabore
event 46' Sabah Kerjota / Jordi Altena
event 45+2' Stephen Kingsley
90+2' event Rocky Bushiri Kiranga
event 90+3' Islam Chesnokov / Claudio Braga
90+1' event Joseph Peter Newell
event 90+2' Lawrence Shankland
64' event Josh Campbell / Jamie McGrath
event 90+2' Marc Leonard
64' event Joseph Peter Newell / Daniel Barlaser
event 90' Jamie McCarthy / Stephen Kingsley
64' event Ante Suto / Martin Boyle
event 86' Blair Spittal
50' event Kanayo Megwa / Owen Elding
event 65' Warren O Hora
48' event Felix Passlack
event 58' Blair Spittal / Michael Steinwender
45+3' event Felix Passlack
event 58' Alexandros Kyziridis / Pierre Kabore
45+1' event Warren O Hora
event 46' Sabah Kerjota / Jordi Altena
15' event Jordan Clifford Smith / Nicky Cadden
event 45+2' Stephen Kingsley
14' event Raphael Sallinger
13' event Raphael Sallinger Card changed
7' event Martin Boyle
Hibernian Hibernian
Substitutions
#13 Jordan Clifford Smith
#27 Kanayo Megwa
#32 Josh Campbell
#11 Joseph Peter Newell
#77 Ante Suto
#15 Jack Iredale
#12 Christopher Cadden
#28 Kai Andrews
#44 Dane Scarlett
Hibernian Hibernian Heart of Midlothian Heart of Midlothian
4Shots23
1Shots on Goal6
8Fouls17
0Corner Kick11
17Free kick8
0Offside2
5Yellow card3
2Red card0
5Save0
21Successful Tackles10
5Interceptions6
14Long pass19
0Assist1
1Successful center14
3Shots off goal8
0Hit The Post2
0Blocked9
14Tackle6
5Dribbles4
14Throw-in27
175Passes507
86Attacks140
20Dangerous attacks132
0Corner Kicks(HT)4
1BigChances1
0BigChancesMissed1
1ShotsInsideBox13
3ShotsOutsideBox10
65DuelsWon57
0.52ExpectedGoals1.83
0.03xGOpenPlay1.38
0.52xGNonPenalty1.83
0.84xGOT1.86
3Touches In Opposition Box57
2AccurateCrosses47
42GroundDuelsWon21
23AerialDuelsWon36
45Clearances7
Heart of Midlothian Heart of Midlothian
Substitutions
#29 Sabah Kerjota
#89 Alexandros Kyziridis
#16 Blair Spittal
#5 Jamie McCarthy
#99 Islam Chesnokov
#30 Ryan Fulton
#2 Frankie Kent
#17 Alan Forrest
#74 Rogers Mato Kassim
Commentary
90+3' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Islam Chesnokov / Claudio Braga
90+2' Rocky Bushiri Kiranga - Hibernian receive a yellow card
90+2' Lawrence Shankland - Heart of Midlothian receive a yellow card
90+2' Marc Leonard - Heart of Midlothian receive a yellow card
90+1' Joseph Peter Newell - Hibernian receive a yellow card
90' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Jamie McCarthy / Stephen Kingsley
86' Goal! Blair Spittal - Heart of Midlothian
65' Own goal! Warren O Hora - Heart of Midlothian
64' Hibernian — substitution: Josh Campbell / Jamie McGrath
64' Hibernian — substitution: Joseph Peter Newell / Daniel Barlaser
64' Hibernian — substitution: Ante Suto / Martin Boyle
58' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Blair Spittal / Michael Steinwender
58' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Alexandros Kyziridis / Pierre Kabore
50' Hibernian — substitution: Kanayo Megwa / Owen Elding
48' Felix Passlack - Hibernian receive second yellow card
46' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Sabah Kerjota / Jordi Altena
45+3' Felix Passlack - Hibernian receive a yellow card
45+2' Stephen Kingsley - Heart of Midlothian receive a yellow card
45+1' Warren O Hora - Hibernian receive a yellow card
15' Hibernian — substitution: Jordan Clifford Smith / Nicky Cadden
14' Raphael Sallinger - Hibernian receive a red card
13' VAR review - Hibernian
7' Goal! Martin Boyle - Hibernian

How We Build the Hibernian vs Heart of Midlothian Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Hibernian vs Heart of Midlothian on 26 April 2026 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.

Hibernian vs Heart of Midlothian Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Hibernian's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Heart of Midlothian'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 Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

Explore More Predictions

Find every upcoming fixtures and predictions for this matchday, or browse all football predictions for today across every major league on Betiball.com.

View More View Less