Hibernian (home)
- Hibernian will look to regain their edge over Hearts in Thursday's Edinburgh rivalry match at Easter Road, but the Jambos will do all they can to spoil the home side's day in a battle of styles.
- David Gray has Hibs set up in a compact back three with wing-backs and his side are capable of playing some quick, positive soccer.
- The Hibs are built to sit deep, absorb pressure and break quickly, which is why they won't be too concerned about the away record of Hearts, who have lost their only away game in the league so far (D0, L1).
Hearts (away)
- Hearts are the more in-form of these two clubs and come into this off the back of an unbeaten run of 5 games, 3 wins and 2 draws.
- Wouter Vrancken's men play with a higher-tempo press and a vertical edge to their game, looking to force turnovers and swarm teams high up the field.
- Hibs will be happy to sit back and look to counter-attack this Hearts side, so it should be a feisty, tactical match.
Head-to-Head
Hibs have the better of the recent head-to-heads at Easter Road, winning 2 of the last 3, but Hearts beat them 2-1 on their last trip to the capital in August.
Key Players
- Hibernian have scored 1.00 and conceded 2.00 per game at home in the new Premiership 2026/2027 season, while Hearts have the same record away.
- Callum Wright is the top goalscorer for Hibernian in the top flight with 1 goal in 1 Premiership game so far, while Owen Elding has added 2 goals in the club's last 5 games.
- Claudio Braga is Hearts' main man in the final third with 2 assists in 2 games so far and Calvin Miller is the club's top league scorer with 1 goal in 2 games.
Betting Insights
- A recent record of 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat makes this a close encounter to call on the odds, which have Hibernian in the favorites at 2.55 with Hearts next up at 2.65 and the draw at 3.6.
- So, with the teams set up to counter each other's strengths, under 2.5 goals looks a good fit here at 1.97.
Prediction
- Hibs have the edge in recent derbies at home, but Hearts won the last meeting 2-1 away in the Premiership - Championship Round 2026.
- Hibs are winless at home after 1 game (D0, L1), so Hearts may nick it.
- Hearts are the more in-form side, unbeaten in 5 (W3, D2).