Our prediction for this Scottish Premiership match:
Following three consecutive defeats in the Premiership, Hibernian will look to give fans some cheer when they face Hearts on Matchday 9. The Hibs do not seem to be at their sharpest and given their shaky defence, home win should not be considered. To make things even worse for the home team, experienced midfielder Joe Newell is banned for the match. Nicky Cadden faces race against the clock to be fit for Sunday’s clash.
The Jambos, on the other hand, aim to build on the Conference League win over Omonia. As Hearts crushed St. Mirren 4-0 in their last league match, we predict that the visitors are going to pick up all three points from Sunday’s encounter. In their last encounter in the Premier League the two sides played out a 1-1, but we are going to bet on the in-form visiting team this time out. The good news for the visitors is that defender Daniel Oyegoke has overcome his minor injury. All Yutaro Oda, Gerald Taylor, and Calem Nieuwnhof remain in the recovery room.
Highlighted Team (Hibernian):
Founded in August 1875, Hibernian are the Scottish Premier League team that play home matches at Easter Road. The capacity of the venue is 20,421, and it was opened in 1893. The Hibs wear light green shirts with white sleeves and white shorts in home matches, while light grey is the dominant colour of their away kit.
Hibernian clinched their first Scottish league trophy back in the 1902/03 season, and they were the dominant force in Scottish football in the early 50s, securing three titles more from 1948 to 1952. The Easter Road outfit recorded their biggest win on September 3, 1881, with the team rolling over Black Watch Highlanders 22-1.
In February 1961, the Hibs suffered the biggest defeat in the club's history as they were beaten by Airdrie 11-1. Hibernian and Hearts face each other in the Edinburgh derby. The rivalry between the two clubs is considered one of the oldest rivalries in world football.