Dundee United vs Hearts: Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes’ detailed preview for Dundee United vs Hearts in the Premiership. Stats, odds, predictions, and line-ups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Dundee United vs Hearts

• Date: Sunday, 10 August 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Tannadice Park

Dundee United’s 2-2 draw at Falkirk to open the 2025/26 season showed attacking promise but defensive fragility, with Panutche Camara shining in midfield. Their League Cup success and Conference League qualifier vs Rapid Vienna (August 7, 2025) highlight ambition, but injuries to Ross Graham, Ryan Strain, and others, plus Derry’s suspension, may disrupt their flow.

Hearts, under Neil Critchley, started with a 2-0 win over Aberdeen, with goals from an own goal and Stuart Findlay, showcasing defensive solidity and attacking threat. Despite United’s home advantage at Tannadice, Hearts’ form and Lawrence Shankland’s goal-scoring prowess should secure a narrow victory.

Match Prediction: Dundee United 1-2 Hearts

Dundee United’s 2-2 draw at Falkirk highlighted their attacking potential but exposed defensive issues on artificial turf, with manager Jim Goodwin calling it a “fair outcome.” Their League Cup campaign (2-0 vs UNA Strassen) secured a Conference League qualifier vs Rapid Vienna, but injuries to Graham, Strain, Trapanovski, and Ferry, plus Derry’s suspension, pose challenges. Last season’s 4th-place finish shows promise, but they must tighten their defence to counter Hearts’ attack at Tannadice.

Recent Results:

• (D) 2-2 vs Falkirk (03 Aug 2025, Premiership)

Hearts opened 2025/26 with a 2-0 win over Aberdeen, with an own goal by Graeme Shinnie and Stuart Findlay’s strike, backed by 48.3% possession and 3 shots on goal. Under Neil Critchley, they’ve won 8 of their last 12 matches, including a 4-0 League Cup win vs Dunfermline and a Scottish Cup penalty shootout vs St. Mirren. Their away form (2 wins in 12 vs promoted sides) is a concern, but Shankland and new signings like Jamie McCart make them favourites.

Recent Results:

• (W) 2-0 vs Aberdeen (04 Aug 2025, Premiership)

• Hearts 0-1 Dundee United (06 Apr 2025, Premiership)

• Dundee United 0-1 Hearts (05 Jan 2025, Premiership)

• Hearts 0-1 Dundee United (01 Sep 2024, Premiership)

• Hearts 3-2 Dundee United (Feb 2024, Premiership)

• Dundee United 2-2 Hearts (24 Dec 2022, Premiership)

Recent encounters show a balanced rivalry, with Dundee United winning two, Hearts two, and one draw in the last five. United’s recent victories give them confidence, but Hearts’ current form and attacking depth could tip the scales.

• Out: Ross Graham (hamstring), Derry (suspended).

• Doubtful: Ryan Strain (injury), Kristijan Trapanovski (hamstring), Will Ferry (injury).

• Available: Panutche Camara, Kevin Holt, Declan Gallagher.

• Out: Craig Gordon (shoulder), Yan Dhanda (suspended).

• Available: Zander Clark, Jamie McCart, Lawrence Shankland, Elton Kabangu.

4-2-3-1: Walton; Holt, Gallagher, Docherty, Ferry (if fit); Sibbald, Camara; Middleton, Babunski, Thomson; Dalby

Dundee United’s 4-2-3-1 prioritises defensive stability with Gallagher and Docherty, while Camara and Sibbald drive midfield. Dalby and Middleton will target Hearts’ defence on the counter, but injuries and Derry’s suspension may limit their options at Tannadice.

4-2-3-1: Clark; Forrester, Neilson, McCart, Penrice; Baningime, Devlin; Spittal, Shankland, Kabangu; Shankland

Hearts’ 4-2-3-1, used against Aberdeen, balances defence and attack. Shankland and Kabangu will exploit United’s injury-hit backline, with Devlin and Baningime controlling midfield. Clark starts in place of the injured Gordon.

• Panutche Camara (Dundee United) vs Cammy Devlin (Hearts): Camara’s midfield energy will face Devlin’s tenacity, shaping the game’s tempo.

• Sam Dalby (Dundee United) vs Jamie McCart (Hearts): Dalby’s finishing (10 goals in 2024/25) will test McCart’s defensive resolve.

• Panutche Camara (Dundee United): His dynamism could spark United’s attack at Tannadice.

• Lawrence Shankland (Hearts): His clinical finishing (4 goals in last 4 Premiership games) will be key for Hearts.

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