The wait is nearly over for the massive Scottish Cup semi-final battle between Hearts and Aberdeen on Saturday. Given that they’ve both made it to this stage, and with the reward for the team that gets through the match being an appearance in the final of the competition, we are expecting to see an exciting game of football.
All of our predictions, stats and the user poll for Hearts v Aberdeen are shown below - as well as the best betting odds.
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Form Guide
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Hearts
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Hearts enter this match following a 0-0 Premiership stalemate vs Motherwell.
In that game, Hearts managed 55% possession and 12 shots on goal with 2 of them on target. Motherwell got 5 attempts on goal with 0 of them on target.
Neil Critchley's Hearts have scored a sum total of 6 times over their past six outings. The corresponding tally of goals that have been scored against them in that time stands at 7.
Aberdeen
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Previously, Aberdeen drew 2-2 in the Premiership match with Rangers.
In that match, Aberdeen managed 52% possession and 17 attempts at goal with 5 on target. For Aberdeen, the scorers were Leighton Clarkson (31') and Pape Habib Guèye (44'). At the other end, Rangers had 11 attempts on goal with 4 on target. Hamza Igamane (49') and Ianis Hagi (96') scored for Rangers.
In the course of their six previous matches, Jimmy Thelin's Aberdeen have converted a total of 13 times thus giving them a goals scored per game average of 2.17.
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Head to head
Checking out their prior head to head duels dating back to 16/09/2023, there is nothing to separate the two clubs with Hearts winning 2 of those games, Aberdeen 2 and 2 being drawn in regulation time.
An aggregate of 14 goals were scored between them during those clashes, with 8 of them for The Jam Tarts and 6 being from The Dons. That’s an average goals per game figure of 2.33.
The last league fixture featuring the two was Premiership match day 23 on 12/01/2025 which finished with the scoreline of Aberdeen 0-0 Hearts.
On that day, Aberdeen had 49% possession and 9 attempts on goal with 1 of them on target.
For their opponents, Hearts had 10 shots at goal with 2 on target.
The referee was Steven McLean.
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Team News: Hearts
Gerald Taylor (Knee injury), Stephen Kingsley (Hamstring muscle injury) and Frankie Kent (Torn muscle bundle) won’t be available for Hearts boss Neil Critchley.
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Team News: Aberdeen
Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin has to choose a team with limited availability. Dimitar Mitov (Shoulder injury), Jamie McGrath (Shoulder injury), Vicente Besuijen (unknown injury) and Gavin Molloy (Shoulder injury) can’t be considered.
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Prediction
Aberdeen will have to play well to break down this Hearts lineup who we think will likely be able to grind out a win.
We’re therefore seeing a narrow 1-0 winning margin for Hearts at the end of the match.
Let’s see.
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⚽️ What are the best odds for this match?
Checking the betting prices for this game on the WDW market, putting your money on Hearts is available for 2.2, going for a draw is 3.4 and betting on victory for Aberdeen gets you 3.1. They’re the most competitive returns being offered at the current time.
Lucas Pereira,
10:00 16/04/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
Hearts
Formed: 1874
Stadium: Tynecastle Park (19,852)
Captain: Lawrence Shankland
Chairman: Ann Budge
Manager: Neil Critchley
Competitions: Premiership position 7, Scottish Cup (Semi-Finals), Europa League Qualifiers (Play-Offs)
🔑 Star Player: Elton Kabangu
Regularly played in the Left Wing position, Elton Kabangu was born in Belgium. Having made a first senior appearance for FC Eindhoven in the 2017 - 2018 season, the skilful Forward has netted 6 league goals in this Premiership 2024 - 2025 season to date coming from a total of 11 appearances.