Tynecastle Park sets the scene for a Scottish Premiership round 2 battle as Hearts look to bounce back against Dundee United after a frustrating opening-day defeat. The Jambos suffered a dramatic 2-1 loss to Aberdeen, conceding twice in stoppage time despite producing a competitive display. Defender Stuart Findlay will miss this fixture through suspension, leaving Hearts with a defensive reshuffle. However, their attacking numbers remain encouraging, with the hosts scoring 1.40 goals per game across their last 10 matches and winning two-thirds of their recent home fixtures.
Dundee United, meanwhile, earned plenty of praise after holding star-studded Rangers to a 1-1 draw in their season opener. The visitors showed impressive resilience and will aim to build on that result, although defender Bert Esselink is a doubt after picking up a knock, with Iurie Iovu expected to step in if needed. Dundee United have been solid defensively, keeping clean sheets in 40% of their last 10 matches and conceding only 1.10 goals per game overall.
Hearts are strong at Tynecastle and should respond after their unlucky opening defeat. Therefore, our main betting pick points toward Home Win, alongside BTTS and Over 2.5 goals (15 of the last 23 H2H encounters produced at least three goals, suggesting an entertaining contest).
This Scottish Premiership match will be played on Sunday 9 August 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Hearts vs Dundee United prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Hearts 2 - 1 Dundee United
Hearts vs Dundee United Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Elton Kabangu @ 110 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Elton Kabangu @ 400 Odds
- To be Booked: Iurie Iovu @ 137 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Hearts -0.5 @ -143 Odds
- European Handicap: Dundee Utd +2 @ -250 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 175 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -450 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Hearts to Win @ -334 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Hearts to Win/Hearts to Win @ 162 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Hearts - No @ -225 Odds
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View OfferHearts Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwlwwlwlll | 1.20 |
| Home | wl | 1.50 |
| Away | lwlwlwll | 1.13 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 38% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 2.50 | 3.63 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 2.20 | 1.50 | 2.38 |
| BTTS | 70% | 50% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 13% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 50% | 13% |
| Expected Goals | 1.63 | 1.53 | 1.67 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.65 | 1.42 | 1.74 |
Dundee United Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llddwlwwld | 1.20 |
| Home | dwwd | 2.00 |
| Away | lldwll | 0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 2.25 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 2.00 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.25 | 1.67 |
| BTTS | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 75% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.74 | 1.97 | 1.59 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.26 | 1.31 | 1.23 |
Hearts vs Dundee United Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Hearts (52%)
23 Matches
Dundee United (26%)
Hearts vs Dundee United Past Results
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