Our prediction for this Scottish Premiership match:
Hearts
Match Time & Date:
26/12/2024
13:30
Prediction: 2-2
Hibernian
All eyes will be on Tynecastle Park when Hearts and Hibernian lock horns on Boxing Day. The Jambos aim to build on a 2-1 win over St Johnstone and you should know that they are eyeing their third consecutive win at home ground. Australia midfielder Cameron Devlin serves a one-game ban due to the accumulation of yellow cards, while all Taylor Dosman, Kingsley, Kent, and Baningime remain in the recovery room.
The Hibs, on the other hand, aim to build on back-to-back wins over Ross County and Aberdeen. Hibernian have improved offensively and given Hearts attacking potential at home, both teams to score betting option should be considered. In their last meeting in the Scottish top flight, the two sides played out a 1-1 draw. Speaking of the away side, Joe Newell faces race against the clock to be fit for Thursday’s encounter, while Kieron Bowie remains in the treatment room.
Highlighted Team (Hearts):
Founded in 1874, Hearts are professional football club that compete in the Scotland Premiership. The Jam Tarts welcome their rivals at Tynecastle Park Gorgie, the stadium which can hold up to 20,000 spectators.
While the original Hearts strip was all white shirts and trousers with maroon trimmings, the club’s current home kit is all maroon with a white-collar. Hearts have won the Scottish Premier League title four times (1894/95, 1896/97, 1957/58, 1959/60), but they have been in Celtic and Rangers’ shadows in the 21st century. Hibernian are considered the club’s fiercest rivals. The two teams first met back in 1875 on Christmas Day, with Hearts winning the match 1-0. The Tynecastle Park Gorgie recorded their biggest win in 1880, with the team rolling over Anchor 21-0 in the FA Cup.
The club’s heaviest defeat came eight years later as Hearts were beaten by Vale of Leven 8-1 in the Scottish Cup. John Robertson is leading the club’s all-time goal-scoring chart, with the left winger netting 214 goals for the club.
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