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Hibernian v Hearts
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Kick Off: Sunday 27th October at 12:00
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Competition: Scottish Premiership
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The Edinburgh derby takes centre stage in the Scottish Premiership this weekend as Hibernian host arch-rivals Hearts. Hibernian dropped to the bottom of the division after dramatically losing 3-2 at Dundee United last Saturday, meanwhile, Hearts moved off the foot of the table with a 4-0 win over St Mirren.
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Hearts have benefited from a new manager bounce. Neil Critchley got his tenure off to a flying start with a 4-0 win over St Mirren. The Jambos have since defeated Omonia Nicosia 2-0 in the Europa Conference League on Thursday night. Thus, Hearts will head across town in high spirits, and they hold plenty of appeal to avoid defeat against a struggling Hibs side that have lost five of their eight league games this season.
With sparks certain to fly at Easter Road, Hearts merit support to pick up three or more cards. The visitors are among the most ill-disciplined teams in the Scottish Premiership this season, averaging a shade under three yellows per 90.
In fact, only St Mirren (26) have received more yellow cards than the Jambos (25) at this juncture. Furthermore, Hearts have collected at least three bookings in five of their nine league games this season. You can back Hearts to receive 3 or more cards @ 1.62 with Betfair here.
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👕 Hibernian v Hearts Predicted XI
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🟢 Nectar Triantis
Nectar Triantis has been a shining light in an otherwise gloomy start to the season for Hibernian. The 21-year-old has been a dominant presence in the Hibees’ engine room in recent weeks. Triantis has made at least two successful tackles in each of his four Scottish Premiership appearances this season. He has also committed a combined total of 10 fouls, not to mention he has received three yellows and a red card along the way.
🔴 Blair Spittal
Blair Spittal has been one of Hearts’ standout performers in recent weeks. The playmaker has been more than willing to try his luck in front of goal of late, having attempted at least one shot in six of his nine Scottish Premiership appearances this season. In fact, Spittal has scored in each of his last two Scottish Premiership outings. He also notched Hearts’ second goal in their 2-0 win over Omonia Nicosia on Thursday night.
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💻 Hibernian v Hearts Form and Tactics
Hibernian have endured a torrid start to the season. David Gray’s side suffered a gut-wrenching setback last weekend when shipping two goals in stoppage time to lose 3-2 away at Dundee United. The Hibees produced an xG output of just 0.71 and scored with two of their four on-target efforts.
Hibernian’s 2.75 yellow card per-game average in the Scottish Premiership this season is topped by only Hearts and St Mirren. They have received two or more cards in six of their eight Scottish Premiership matches this season. It’s also worth noting that there has been a red card in three of Hibs’ last four league matches, two of which have been shown to the Easter Road outfit.
David Gray’s side have been pretty prolific when it comes to earning corners this season. They have hit five or more flag-kicks in seven of their eight top-flight tussles this term.
Hearts are beginning to get their act together after a poor start to the season. They produced their best performance of the season last weekend when sweeping aside St Mirren 4-0. It was a clinical display from the Jam Tarts, who generated an xG of 1.73 and scored with each of their four shots on target.
It was a similar story against Omonia Nicosia on Thursday night, with Hearts hitting the back of the net with two of their three on-target efforts.
One interesting point to note from Neil Critchley’s opening two games in charge is the lack of corners Hearts have earned. They hit just one corner against St Mirren last weekend, while they managed to hit four against Omonia Nicosia on Thursday night.
As has been the case in five of their nine Scottish Premiership games this season, Hearts were shown three yellow cards against Omonia Nicosia.
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🏁 Hibernian v Hearts Ref Watch
- Referee: Don Robertson
- Has been one of the more card-happy referees in the Scottish Premiership this season, averaging 5.33 yellows per-game.
- Has awarded just one penalty kick across his six Scottish Premiership outings this season, though it was in a game involving Hearts.
- Has given an average of 21.17 free-kicks per game in the Scottish Premiership this season.
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