Hibernian vs Heart of Midlothian: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Hibernian vs Heart of Midlothian in the Premiership. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:30 GMT match.

• Fixture: Hibernian vs Heart of Midlothian

• Date: Saturday, 27 December 2025

• Kick-off: 12:30 GMT

• Venue: Easter Road

Hibernian will be looking to bounce back from their recent draw against Dundee Utd, but their form has been inconsistent, with three losses in their last five games. They'll need to be solid at the back and hope that their attacking duo of Martin Boyle and Kevin Bowie can make the difference.

Heart of Midlothian, on the other hand, comes into this match with a strong run of form, having won three of their last five games, including a notable victory over Rangers. Their confidence will be high, and they'll look to exploit any weaknesses in Hibs' defence.

The match could be closely contested, with both teams having something to prove. Hibs will need to be more clinical in front of goal, while Hearts will aim to maintain their solid defensive record. The midfield battle will be crucial, with players like Joe McGrath and Cameron Devlin likely to play pivotal roles. Given Hearts' recent form and Hibs' struggles, the visitors might just edge this one.

Hibernian's recent form has been up and down, with only one win in their last five games. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw against Dundee Utd away from home, which might give them some confidence going into this match. However, with three losses in their last five, including defeats to Rangers, Celtic, and Motherwell, they'll need to find more consistency if they're to get a result against a strong Hearts side.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Dundee Utd (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Rangers (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Falkirk (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Celtic (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Motherwell (A)

Heart of Midlothian have been in excellent form, winning three of their last five games. Their most recent result was a 2-1 home victory over Rangers, which will have boosted their confidence significantly. With additional wins over Falkirk and Celtic, and two draws against Kilmarnock and Motherwell, Hearts come into this match with momentum and will be looking to continue their strong run of form.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Win: 2-1 vs Rangers (H)

• Win: 2-0 vs Falkirk (A)

• Win: 2-1 vs Celtic (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Kilmarnock (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Motherwell (A)

The head-to-head record between Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian shows a closely contested rivalry. In their last five meetings, both teams have had their share of victories and draws. Hibs won the most recent home game 2-1, while Hearts won the most recent game 1-0. This suggests that the upcoming match could be another tight affair, with both teams capable of coming out on top.

Recent Premiership Results

• Heart of Midlothian 1-0 Hibernian (04 Oct 2025)

• Hibernian 2-1 Heart of Midlothian (02 Mar 2025)

• Heart of Midlothian 1-2 Hibernian (26 Dec 2024)

• Hibernian 1-1 Heart of Midlothian (27 Oct 2024)

• Heart of Midlothian 1-1 Hibernian (28 Feb 2024)

• Jordan Obita (International Duty) – Out

• Rocky Bushiri (International Duty) – Out

• Miguel Chaiwa (International Duty) - Out

• Rudi Molotnikov (Ankle) – Out

• Pierre Kabore (International Duty) - Out

• Ageu (Hamstring) – Out

• Finlay Pollock (Hamstring) – Out

• Calem Nieuwenhof (Hamstring) – Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Sallinger (GK), Megwa (DF), Mitchell (DF), Hanley (DF), Iredale (DF), Cadden (DF), Mulligan (MF), Barlaser (MF), McGrath (MF), Boyle (AT), Bowie (AT)

Hibernian are expected to line up in a 5-3-2 formation, with a strong defensive line led by Grant Hanley and supported by wing-backs like Kanayo Megwa and Josh Iredale. This setup should allow them to be solid at the back while relying on the attacking prowess of Martin Boyle and Kevin Bowie to create scoring opportunities.

• Predicted lineup: Schwolow (GK), Steinwender (DF), Kent (DF), Findlay (DF), Kingsley (DF), McEntee (MF), Devlin (MF), Kyziridis (MF), Magnusson (MF), Braga (MF), Shankland (AT)

Heart Of Midlothian are likely to stick with their 4-2-3-1 formation, which has served them well recently. Their defence will be anchored by Stuart Findlay and Frankie Kent, while the midfield trio of Alexandros Kyziridis, Tomas Magnusson, and Cláudio Braga will look to control the game and feed the ball to striker Lawrence Shankland.

• Bowie vs Kent: Kevin Bowie's pace and movement will be tested by Frankie Kent's defensive solidity.

• McGrath vs McEntee: Joe McGrath's creativity in midfield will be crucial against Oisin McEntee's tenacity.

• Boyle (Hibernian): Martin Boyle's speed and finishing ability make him a constant threat to any defence.

• Devlin (Heart of Midlothian): Cameron Devlin's energy and ball-winning ability in midfield are vital for Hearts' success.

Hibernian vs Heart of Midlothian at 12:30 GMT on Saturday, 27 December 2025, will be broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Coral is predicting that the score will be Hibernian 1-2 Heart of Midlothian in this match

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