Aberdeen will take on Hearts on Sunday, 23 November, as the Scottish Premiership returns following the international break.
After Scotland's heroics against Hungary, there will be a real buzz in the air this weekend.
As part of this week's round of Scottish Premiership betting tips, check out our Aberdeen vs Hearts prediction below.
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Aberdeen vs Hearts prediction: A big win for the visitors
Key Stats
- Hearts have the best away record in the Scottish Premiership with 13 points from a possible 15.
- Aberdeen have won just one of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Hearts have kept a clean sheet in two of their last three away matches.
Correct score prediction: Aberdeen 0-2 Hearts
After dropping points in two matches before the international break, Hearts will have had the chance to reset over the last fortnight. Aberdeen have been one of the most disappointing teams in Scotland this season, and Hearts should take full advantage.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Good value on an away win
- HOME: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Aberdeen vs Hearts odds are weighted in favour of the visitors, but considering they have 19 more points than the hosts after just 12 games played, there is still excellent value on a Hearts victory. Ladbrokes have given Aberdeen a 54.1% chance of winning the match, while Hearts have been given a 54.1% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Nothing to split them
Last season, these two teams played against each other on five occasions – four league fixtures and one cup semi-final. Across the four league fixtures, both teams enjoyed one win apiece, and the other two finished all square. In the Scottish Cup, Aberdeen triumphed 2-1 after extra time.
Scotland Premiership 04/08/25
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Scotland FA Cup 19/04/25
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Scotland Premiership 12/01/25
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Scotland Premiership 01/12/24
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Scotland Premiership 06/10/24
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Aberdeen preview: Four injury absentees
Aberdeen have four first-team players unavailable for this match due to injury, which won't make their task any easier against the league leaders. Sivert Heltne Nilsen, Alfie Dorrington, Kristers Tobers and Ante Palaversa are the four men in question.
Predicted lineup: Mitov (GK), Devlin, Milne, Knoester, Lobban, Polvara, Shinnie, Gyamfi, Armstrong, Karlsson, Lazetic
Last five results
- Aberdeen 1-1 Motherwell
- Larnaca 0-0 Aberdeen
- Kilmarnock 0-1 Aberdeen
- Aberdeen 1-2 Hibernian
- AEK 6-0 Aberdeen
Hearts preview: Fewer issues to speak of
Hearts only have two players in the treatment room for this one, with Calem Nieuwenhof and Finlay Pollock both ruled out. Consistency in selection has been a key part of Hearts' brilliant start to the season, so don't expect any shock selections.
Predicted lineup: Schwolow (GK), McEntee, Steinwender, Findlay, Milne, Baningime, Kyziridis, Devlin, Spittal, Braga, Shankland
Last five results
- Hearts 1-1 Dundee Utd
- Hearts 4-0 Dundee FC
- St Mirren 2-2 Hearts
- Hearts 3-1 Celtic
- Kilmarnock 0-3 Hearts
Player to watch: Claudio Braga
‘All we need is Claudio Braga' is the song being sung by Hearts fans at the moment, and nobody can deny that the Portuguese striker has had a great start to the campaign. Braga has scored six goals in his last ten league appearances and will fancy his chances of adding to that tally here.