Dundee will take on Hearts in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday, 11 January, in a match of significance at both ends of the table.
Dundee have started to move away from the bottom two in recent weeks, but they aren't out of the woods yet, while Hearts need a win here to retain their lead at the top of the table.
As part of this week's round of Scottish Premiership betting tips, check out our Dundee vs Hearts prediction below.
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Dundee vs Hearts prediction: The visitors to get what they need
Key Stats
- Hearts have won two of their last three Scottish Premiership away matches.
- Dundee have lost 50% of their last six home matches.
- Both teams have scored in four of Hearts' last six matches in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Dundee 1-2 Hearts
Dundee have won three matches in a row for the first time this season, so this isn't going to be easy for Hearts. The visitors are in good form themselves, though, and will feel confident of picking up all three points.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Aberdeen are the underdogs
- HOME: 11/2 (6.50) 15.4%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) 23.8%
- AWAY: 10/21 (1.48) – 67.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Dundee vs Hearts odds are wider than expected when you consider Dundee have won three matches in a row. Ladbrokes have given the hosts just a 15.4% chance of winning the match, while Hearts have been given a 67.1% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Hearts
Hearts have plenty of reasons to be confident ahead of this one, not least their recent record against Dundee. The Jam Tarts have won four of their last five matches against the Dees, including a 4-0 hammering back in November.
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Dundee preview: No reason to change
After seeing his side win three matches on the bounce, Dundee manager Steven Pressley has no real need to change anything this weekend. The only issues he has to contend with are an injury to Joe Westley and the ineligibility of Yan Dhana, as Hearts are his parent club.
Predicted lineup: Mitov (GK), Polvara, Milne, Knoester, Clarkson, Devlin, Shinnie, Jensen, Keskinen, Lazetic, Nisbet
Last five results
- Dundee Utd 0-1 Dundee
- Dundee 2-1 Kilmarnock
- Dundee 1-0 Falkirk
- Motherwell 1-0 Dundee
- Livingston 2-2 Dundee
Hearts preview: No returns expected
Hearts manager Derek McInnes will also be tempted to go in unchanged here as none of his injured players are set for a return. McInnes remains without Finlay Pollock, Ageu, Calem Nieuwenhof and Oisin McEntee.
Predicted lineup: Schwolow (GK), Altena, Halkett, Findlay, Milne, Devlin, Baningime, Magnusson, Braga, Kyziridis, Shankland
Last five results
- Hearts 1-0 Livingston
- Hibernian 3-2 Hearts
- Hearts 2-1 Rangers
- Falkirk 0-2 Hearts
- Celtic 1-2 Hearts
Player to watch: Lawrence Shankland
If Hearts are to win the Scottish Premiership this season, then they are going to need Lawrence Shankland at his absolute best more often than not. The 30-year-old has been brilliant so far this season, and has already hit double digits for goals in the Premiership – can he add more to his tally on Sunday?