Dundee will aim to hit the ground running as they welcome Hibernian to Dens Park in the opening round of the 2025–26 Scottish Premiership campaign.
The Dark Blues endured a tough time last term, finishing 11th and narrowly steering clear of relegation by four points, and they will be eager to make a stronger start this time around. Hibernian, on the other hand, enjoyed a more fruitful season, finishing third to secure another shot at European football.
Check out our Dundee vs Hibernian predictions below.
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Dundee vs Hibernian prediction: Can struggling Hibs turn the tide?
Key stats
- Hibernian averaged two goals per game across their last six top-flight matches.
- Dundee ended the 2024–25 season with four defeats in their final eight league matches at home.
- Hibernian have won three of the last five meetings between the pair.
Correct score prediction: Dundee 1-2 Hibernian
Although Hibernian enter the contest on the back of a shaky run, their overall trajectory in recent seasons and dominance in this fixture point to a potential rebound, with this opener providing the ideal platform to reset the tone.
The Hibees have claimed 22 wins from 44 total encounters with Dundee, who have taken 10 victories, while the remaining 12 meetings have ended level.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies back out-of-form Hibs to come good
- HOME: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.0%
- AWAY: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite Dundee coming into this encounter on the back of successive wins, their implied 26.3% chance suggests they are clear underdogs, with Hibs priced as favourites at 52.4%.
That faith in the capital outfit reflects the perceived gap in quality, even though they have recorded just one victory in their last 10 outings across all competitions, including pre-season friendlies.
There is also value in the goals market, with Over 2.5 Goals priced at 13/20 (1.65), giving a 60.6% probability — a tempting option considering recent clashes between these two have been high-scoring affairs
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Most recent H2Hs: Balanced rivalry in recent times
Their most recent clash ended in a 4–0 rout for Hibernian at Easter Road — a response to Dundee’s 4–1 triumph in the reverse fixture at Dens Park earlier in the campaign. Sandwiched between those results was a 2–2 draw, meaning both sides took a win apiece and shared the spoils in one of their three league meetings last term.
Scotland Premiership 13/04/25
Hibernian
Dundee
Scotland Premiership 23/11/24
Dundee
Hibernian
Scotland Premiership 24/08/24
Hibernian
Dundee
Scotland Premiership 24/02/24
Hibernian
Dundee
Scotland Premiership 25/11/23
Dundee
Hibernian
Dundee preview: In-form hosts eye strong start
Dundee approach this tie in a confident mood after winning both of their final League Cup group matches — a 3–1 victory over Bonnyrigg Rose followed by a 5–0 thumping — although those results were not enough to take them through, finishing third in their group.
Simon Murray, who netted a brace in the most recent win, is expected to lead the line again, likely partnering Emile Acquah in a two-man attack that worked well last time out.
Meanwhile, Charlie Reilly is the only reported absentee for the hosts.
Predicted lineup: Carson (GK), Astley, Koumetio, C Robertson; Ingram, Digby, F Robertson, Garza; Wright, Acquah, Murray
Scotland Premiership 10/05/25
L
Kilmarnock
3
Dundee
2
Scotland Premiership 03/05/25
L
Motherwell
2
Dundee
1
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
W
Hearts
0
Dundee
1
Scotland Premiership 13/04/25
L
Hibernian
4
Dundee
0
Scotland Premiership 05/04/25
W
St Mirren
0
Dundee
2
Hibernian preview: Rebuilding after European setback
Hibernian head into this encounter licking their wounds after a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Danish outfit Midtjylland in the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round. Following a 1–1 draw in the first leg, the second leg in Edinburgh ended goalless after 120 minutes, forcing a shootout that saw them bow out.
That result has dropped the Leith-based side into the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers, where they will resume continental action in the third round.
Injury concerns continue to hamper their preparations, with Joe Newell, Lewis Miller and Rudi Molotnikov all missing Thursday’s clash and set to remain sidelined this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Smith (GK), O’Hora, Kiranga, Iredale, Cadden, Levitt, Mulligan, Obita, Boyle, Bowie, McGrath
Scotland Premiership 10/05/25
L
Celtic
3
Hibernian
1
Scotland Premiership 03/05/25
W
Dundee Utd
1
Hibernian
3
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
L
Aberdeen
1
Hibernian
0
Scotland Premiership 13/04/25
W
Dundee
0
Hibernian
4
Scotland Premiership 05/04/25
W
Rangers
0
Hibernian
2
Player to watch: Simon Murray
Murray was a standout performer for Dundee last season, netting 16 goals in 38 appearances, and he looks poised to play a key role once again this term.
The forward heads into this opener in lively form after scoring twice in his last outing and will no doubt be the biggest threat to Hibernian’s back line at Dens Park.
