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Hibernian vs Hearts Live Stream, Predictions
Sunday’s Scottish Cup fixture list sees Hibernian coming up against Hearts.
Our Hibernian v Hearts predictions, statistics and match poll can be seen below - plus the latest betting odds.
📊 Form Guide
Hibernian
LWLLWD
Hibernian prepare for this game coming off the back of a 2-2 Premiership drawn game vs Dundee United.
In that match, Hibernian managed 61% possession and 16 shots at goal with 6 on target. The scorer for Hibernian was Kevin Nisbet (25', 92'). For their opponents, Dundee United got 12 shots at goal with 4 of them on target. Glenn Middleton (6') and Ian Harkes (30') scored for Dundee United.
At least three goals per game have been seen in 6 of the past 6 meetings where Hibernian have participated. Their opponents scored 14 of them in this period while Hibernian managed a tally of 11.
Hearts
DWWDWW 📈
Hearts will go into this match following a 5-0 Premiership win vs Aberdeen in their previous fixture.
In that match, Hearts had 54% possession and 12 shots on goal with 6 on target. For Hearts, the goals were scored by Michael Smith (28'), Lawrence Shankland (40'), Josh Ginnelly (45') and Cammy Devlin (61'). At the other end, Aberdeen had 9 attempts on goal with 2 of them on target. Graeme Shinnie (15' Own goal) was the scorer for Aberdeen.
In their previous half-dozen clashes, Hearts have helped themselves to the sum of 15 goals. Hearts have also scored on each one of those occasions. During that period, their defenders have seen 5 goals scored by their opponents. Let’s see whether or not that trend can be sustained here.
↔️ Head to head
An examination of their past head-to-head meetings dating back to 12/09/2021 tells us that Hibernian have won 0 of them and Hearts 3, with the tally of drawn matches standing at 3.
A total of 12 goals were shared by the two clubs during those clashes, with 3 of them from The Hibees and 9 netted by The Jam Tarts. That is an average goals per game value of 2.
The previous league fixture between these sides was Premiership match day 20 on 02/01/2023 when it finished Hearts 3-0 Hibernian.
On that occasion, Hearts had 51% possession and 9 attempts at goal with 5 of them on target. The scorers were Lawrence Shankland (8', 38') and Stephen Humphrys (94').
Hibernian had 14 shots on goal with 4 on target.
The match was refereed by Kevin Clancy.
🗞️ Team News: Hibernian
Mykola Kukharevych (Unknown Injury) and Martin Boyle (Knee Surgery) will not be able to play for Hibernian boss Lee Johnson.
🗞️ Team News: Hearts
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson has to choose a team with limited availability. Craig Gordon (Fractured Leg), Peter Haring (Concussion), Gary Mackay-Steven (Fractured Foot), Beni Baningime (Cruciate Ligament Injury), Liam Boyce (Cruciate Ligament Rupture) and Craig Halkett (Cruciate Ligament Injury) are those who can’t be considered.
💭 Prediction
In our view, Hearts will do well to hit the back of the net against this Hibernian side who we think should manage to score & go ahead.
Therefore, we predict a very even match with a 1-0 winning score for Hibernian when the full-time whistle blows.
A close call.
Our expert partners are tipping over 1.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.
Andre Moura, 01:35 18/01/2023

🏟️ Team Focus:
Hibernian
Formed: 1875
Stadium: Easter Road Stadium (20,421)
Captain: David Marshall
Chairman: Ron Gordon
Manager: Lee Johnson
Competitions: Premiership position 7, Scottish Cup (Fourth Round)
🔑 Key Player: Josh Campbell

Normally used in the Centre Midfield position, Josh Campbell was born in Scotland. Having made a first senior appearance for Hibernian in the 2021 - 2022 season, the goalscoring Midfielder has contributed 4 league goals in this Premiership 2022 - 2023 campaign so far from a total of 21 appearances.
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22 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 61 | WWDWW |
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22 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 52 | WWDWW |
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22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 38 | WWDWW |
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21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | -6 | 31 | LDDWW |
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22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | -2 | 29 | LLDWL |
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22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | -8 | 27 | WLLWD |
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21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | -9 | 27 | DDDLL |
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22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | -10 | 24 | LLLLL |
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21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 20 | DLDLD |
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21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | -12 | 20 | DWWLD |
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22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | -19 | 20 | DWDLL |
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22 | 4 | 5 | 13 | -20 | 17 | LLDLD |
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Kevin Nisbet | 8 |
Josh Campbell | 7 |
Martin Boyle | 5 |
Mykola Kukharevych | 3 |
Ryan Porteous | 3 |
Lawrence Shankland | 17 |
Alan Forrest | 4 |
Josh Ginnelly | 4 |
Barrie McKay | 4 |
Andy Halliday | 3 |
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