Round 19 of the Scottish Premier League will see Hibernian welcome Hearts to Easter Road on Saturday in a battle that pits two of the top five teams against each other.
After 18 rounds of matches, the visiting side are sitting atop the standings with 41 points, 16 away from the hosts, who are fifth in the table and just four points and a place outside the top four places.
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Contents
- 1 Hibs vs Hearts predictions: Could it be a one-way affair?
- 2 Most recent H2Hs: Hibs have been impressive in this fixture
- 3 Hibs Preview: The Cabbage will be looking for their first win in three matches
- 4 Hearts preview: The visitors are looking to make it four straight wins
- 5 Player to Watch: Lawrence Shankland
Hibs vs Hearts predictions: Could it be a one-way affair?
Key stats
- Hibernians have only managed one victory in their last five matches.
- Hibs are looking to avoid a three-game winless run for the first time since September.
- Hearts are unbeaten in their last five league fixtures (W3.D2).
- The visitors have failed to score in only one of their last five matches.
Correct score prediction: Hibs 1-2 Hearts
Without mincing words, Hearts have been the best team in the Scottish top division. In a league where Celtic and Rangers have jointly held sway, it is looking like Hearts could be marching towards their first league title in 66 years.
Up against Hearts, who have only managed to win six of their league games so far this term, Hearts are a good value for a win, and we reckon the visitors will claim a 2-1 win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The bookies view this as a close call
- HOME: 17/10 (2.70) – 37.0%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.41%
- AWAY: 6/4 (2.50) – 40.0%
**Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Hearts have distinguished themselves so far this season, and they already have their fans hoping that their 66-year wait for Scottish could be over this season. This is not wishful thinking from their faithful, as the Jambos have earned 12 victories from 18 league matches, including the likes of Celtics and Rangers.
With odds of 6/4 (2.50) and 40.0% chance of winning, the away side can be trusted to deliver the goods at Easter Road. For Hibs, there are odds of 17/10 (2.70), which implies a 37.0% chance of winning.
Most recent H2Hs: Hibs have been impressive in this fixture
Two draws, a couple of wins, and a draw in five meetings against the Scottish league leave Hibs as the favourite going into this encounter, but the current realities are vastly different.
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Hibs Preview: The Cabbage will be looking for their first win in three matches
The form of Hibernians have been inconsistent, vacillating between wins, losses and draws in their last few league matches. The hosts are without a win in two matches (D1, L1), and they will go out in search of their first in three matches.
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Predicted lineup: Salinger (GK), Iredale, Hanley, O'Hara, N. Cadden, Barlaser, Mulligan, Ch. Cadden, McGrath, Bowie & Boyle
Last five matches
- Dundee Utd 1-1 Hibernian
- Rangers 1-0 Hibernian
- Hibernian 3-0 Falkirk
- Hibernian 1-2 Celtic
- Motherwell 2-1 Hibernian
Hearts preview: The visitors are looking to make it four straight wins
After three wins on the bounce and unbeaten in five matches, the visitors will be aiming to make it four wins straight, which will further extend their gap at the top of the standings.
Predicted lineup: Schwolow (GK), Halkett, Findlay, Steinweinder, Milne, McEentee, Devlin, Kyziridis, Magnusson, Braga, Allarkhia & Shankland
Last five matches
- Hearts 2-1 Rangers
- Falkirk 0-2 Hearts
- Celtic 1-2 Hearts
- Hearts 1-1 Kilmarnock
- Motherwell 0-0 Hearts
Player to Watch: Lawrence Shankland
Nine goals in 17 fixtures show the form that Shankland is currently enjoying with Hearts. With his team in the running for the title this season, he will be keen to bear the goalscoring burden for his side.
Lawrence Shankland in action for Hearts. Photo: Imago | Credit: Alex Todd