Hibernian vs Heart of Midlothian: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Hibernian vs Heart of Midlothian

• Date: Saturday, 27 December 2025

• Kick-off: 12:30 GMT

• Venue: Easter Road

Hibs are coming into this match with a bit of a mixed bag of results, but they've shown they can hold their own at home, especially with that convincing win against Falkirk. With a solid back five and the attacking duo of Boyle and Bowie, they'll be looking to exploit any gaps in Hearts' defence. The midfield trio of Mulligan, Barlaser, and McGrath will be crucial in controlling the game's tempo and providing service to the forwards.

Hearts, on the other hand, have been in fine form, with three wins in their last five games, including a notable victory against Rangers. Their 4-2-3-1 formation has been working well, with Shankland leading the line and supported by a creative midfield. However, they'll need to be wary of Hibs' counter-attacking threat. This match could be tight, but Hearts' recent form might just give them the edge.

Hibs have had a bit of a rollercoaster ride recently, with a draw against Dundee Utd and a loss to Rangers in their last two away games. However, they did manage a convincing 3-0 win at home against Falkirk, which should give them some confidence going into this match. Their home form has been patchy, with losses to Celtic and Motherwell, but that Falkirk result shows they can be a force at Easter Road.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Dundee Utd (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Rangers (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Falkirk (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Celtic (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Motherwell (A)

Hearts have been in impressive form, securing three wins in their last five games, including a notable 2-1 victory against Rangers at home. They've also managed to keep things tight at the back, with a clean sheet against Falkirk and a draw against Motherwell. This run of form should give them plenty of confidence heading into this match against Hibs, and they'll be looking to continue their winning streak.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Win: 2-1 vs Rangers (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Falkirk (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Celtic (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Kilmarnock (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Motherwell (A)

The head-to-head record between these two teams has been closely contested recently. Hibs managed a 2-1 win in their last home game against Hearts, but Hearts got the better of them in their most recent encounter with a 1-0 victory. Before that, the matches were evenly split with a 1-2 win for Hibs and two 1-1 draws. This suggests that both teams are capable of getting a result in this fixture.

Recent Premiership Results

• Heart of Midlothian 1-0 Hibernian (04 Oct 2025)

• Hibernian 2-1 Heart of Midlothian (02 Mar 2025)

• Heart of Midlothian 1-2 Hibernian (26 Dec 2024)

• Hibernian 1-1 Heart of Midlothian (27 Oct 2024)

• Heart of Midlothian 1-1 Hibernian (28 Feb 2024)

• Jordan Obita (International Duty) – Out

• Rocky Bushiri (International Duty) – Out

• Miguel Chaiwa (International Duty) - Out

• Rudi Molotnikov (Ankle) – Out

• Pierre Kabore (International Duty) - Out

• Ageu (Hamstring) – Out

• Finlay Pollock (Hamstring) – Out

• Calem Nieuwenhof (Hamstring) – Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Sallinger (GK), Megwa (DF), Mitchell (DF), Hanley (DF), Iredale (DF), Cadden (DF), Mulligan (MF), Barlaser (MF), McGrath (MF), Boyle (AT), Bowie (AT)

Hibs are expected to line up in a 5-3-2 formation, with Sallinger in goal and a back five of Megwa, Mitchell, Hanley, Iredale, and Cadden. This setup should provide a solid defensive base while allowing Mulligan, Barlaser, and McGrath to control the midfield and feed the ball to the attacking duo of Boyle and Bowie.

• Predicted lineup: Schwolow (GK), Steinwender (DF), Kent (DF), Findlay (DF), Kingsley (DF), McEntee (MF), Devlin (MF), Kyziridis (MF), Magnusson (MF), Braga (MF), Shankland (AT)

Hearts are likely to stick with their successful 4-2-3-1 formation, with Schwolow between the sticks and a back four of Steinwender, Kent, Findlay, and Kingsley. This setup should allow McEntee and Devlin to anchor the midfield, freeing up Kyziridis, Magnusson, and Braga to support Shankland up front.

• Bowie vs Kent: Bowie's pace and movement will be a real test for Kent's defensive nous.

• McGrath vs Devlin: McGrath's control in midfield will be crucial against Devlin's tenacity.

• Barlaser (Hibernian): Barlaser's ability to dictate the tempo from midfield will be key for Hibs.

• Magnusson (Heart of Midlothian): Magnusson's creativity in the final third could unlock Hibs' defence.

Hibernian vs Heart of Midlothian at 12:30 GMT on Saturday, 27 December 2025, will be broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Hibernian 1-2 Heart Of Midlothian.

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