Hibernian vs Heart Of Midlothian

Hibernian head into this fixture in decent shape after collecting 8 points from a possible 15 in their last 5. They have scored at a steady rate averaging 1.0 goals per game, while conceding 0.8. Defensively, they have looked solid with multiple clean sheets, keeping 3 clean sheets in their last 5.

Heart Of Midlothian, meanwhile, come into this with a different story to tell. Heart Of Midlothian come into this on the back of a mixed run of form, having taken 11 points from their last 5 matches. Their attacking output stands at 15 goals in 5 matches, and they have kept 1 clean sheet in that period. In recent encounters between these sides, Hibernian have dominated with 4 wins, with 4 home wins, 2 away wins and 0 draws. With 16 goals in 6 games (2.7 per match), the fixture has tended to be more measured.

With both teams averaging over 1.0 goals per game recently, this fixture has the hallmarks of an open, entertaining contest. The attacking quality on both sides suggests we could see goals at both ends. Expect a closely fought contest between two evenly matched sides. The result may well come down to which team is more clinical in the final third.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the model suggesting a draw is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 2-2 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence in this prediction stands at 45%. Kick-off in the Scottish Premiership awaits.