Hibernian 1-3 Heart Of Midlothian: result and AI prediction

Hibernian – Heart Of Midlothian, Scottish Premiership, Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 07:45 PM (GMT). Venue: Easter Road

Hibernian is #5 in the table (6 pts) and Heart Of Midlothian #3 (6 pts). Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Hibernian 3, draws 0, Heart Of Midlothian 3. Their last meeting, on April 26, 2026, ended Hibernian 1-2 Heart Of Midlothian.

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 1-3Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is an evenly poised Edinburgh derby between sides that have made productive starts but have not yet carried that form cleanly into this venue context. Hibernian need to turn Easter Road pressure into a more authoritative home display, while Hearts must end their slow away start. Recent meetings have been tight and emotionally charged, with enough attacking quality on both sides to punish a poor clearance or a lost midfield duel. The unresolved external injury listings are the main pre-match complication, so confirmed line-ups matter more than usual.

Head-to-head analysis

This is a genuinely competitive recent rivalry: Hibernian hold a narrow edge in wins across the last ten meetings, but Hearts won the most recent encounter at Easter Road. Both teams have scored in six of those matches, underlining how quickly control can change after a set-piece or transition.

Injuries and absences

The supplied feed reports no confirmed absences, but FotMob’s current match page lists multiple injured players for each side. Until official line-ups arrive, the potential loss of Hibernian’s wide and midfield options and Hearts’ defensive personnel must be treated as unconfirmed but potentially significant.

Form (last 5)

HibernianLeague position #5 · 6 ptsL W W
Heart Of MidlothianLeague position #3 · 6 ptsL W W

Hibernian vs Heart Of Midlothian stats

HibernianHeart Of Midlothian
Played33
Goals scored57
Goals conceded43
Clean sheets01

Last meetings

  • 2026-04-26Hibernian 1-2 Heart Of Midlothian
  • 2026-02-10Heart Of Midlothian 1-0 Hibernian
  • 2025-12-27Hibernian 3-2 Heart Of Midlothian
  • 2025-10-04Heart Of Midlothian 1-0 Hibernian
  • 2025-03-02Hibernian 2-1 Heart Of Midlothian
  • 2024-12-26Heart Of Midlothian 1-2 Hibernian

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