Heart of Midlothian v Hibernian prediction

League Cup – Scotland · Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:00 GMT · Hampden Park

Updated 29 Oct 2026, 08:03 UK · refreshed continuously

Team pages: Heart of Midlothian · Hibernian · Head-to-head

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TACTIX’s model makes Home or Away the free pick for Heart of Midlothian v Hibernian, League Cup – Scotland on Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:00 GMT.

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Home or Away

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The record in this market: of the calls the model rated 70% or more on Home or Away in the last 90 days, 77.4% of 4945 landed (95% range 76.2–78.5%); it had given them 74.3% on average. That is the market’s record, not a forecast for this pick. How accurate →

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Heart of Midlothian host Hibernian in League Cup – Scotland on Sunday 1 November (kick-off 15:00 UK); the model’s free pick is Heart of Midlothian or Hibernian (no draw), a Bronze-tier call.

The key numbers

Hibernian are winless in their last six matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

10 of Heart of Midlothian’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 11 of Heart of Midlothian’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Heart of Midlothian have four wins, three draws and no defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 2.14 points per game, scoring 2.86 and conceding 1.29.

Eight of Hibernian’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in nine of Hibernian’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Hibernian have three wins, three draws and two defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.50 points per game, scoring 1.13 and conceding 0.75.

TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Hibernian the stronger side, 69 rating points above Heart of Midlothian (Hibernian 2025, Heart of Midlothian 1957, after at least 40 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

Heart of Midlothian are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Hibernian. The most recent meeting, on 3 September 2026, finished Hibernian 1–3 Heart Of Midlothian.

Team news

Predicted Heart of Midlothian XI (4-2-3-1): B. Reus, J. McCart, M. Fagan-Walcott, S. Kingsley, J. Altena, J. Mcpake, L. Mendy, C. Miller, T. Magnússon, S. Kerjota, C. Braga — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Josh Mcpake (5.4 per match over 14 appearances, three goals and five assists) and Cláudio Braga (4.3 per match over 17 appearances, five goals and three assists) have been Heart of Midlothian’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Heart of Midlothian (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Josh Mcpake averages 2.0 key passes per 90 over 1056 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. Cláudio Braga averages 2.9 shots per 90 over 1410 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Hibernian XI (4-2-3-1): R. Sallinger, J. Kerr, F. Passlack, M. Ivezić, A. Mayor, J. Mulligan, M. Chaiwa, J. McGrath, J. Newell, T. Klidje, O. Elding — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jason Kerr (4.3 per match over 12 appearances, one goal) and Felix Passlack (3.6 per match over 12 appearances, one goal and two assists) have been Hibernian’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Hibernian (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jason Kerr averages 1.3 tackles per 90 over 1080 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last 10 appearances. Felix Passlack averages 1.6 tackles per 90 over 1003 minutes, with a tackle in eight of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:00 GMT · League Cup – Scotland · Hampden Park
Model coverage: 182 markets priced for this fixture
Head-to-head (last 6): Heart of Midlothian 4 · draws 0 · Hibernian 2 · 2.83 goals/game
Recent form: Heart of Midlothian 1W 2D 2L · Hibernian 0W 2D 3L

Heart of Midlothian v Hibernian (League Cup – Scotland): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 29 October 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.63 / 1

Goals

against 1.88 / 1.25 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.75

over 8 matches

4.38 / 6.13

Corners

against 4.5 / 5.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

4.63 / 3.5

Shots on target

against 4.25 / 4.25 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

2.63 / 1.63

Cards

against 3.25 / 3 · 5 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

182

Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 28 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 28 October 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Lines marked “our book” are this fixture’s; the rest are standard thresholds, not prices.
Per game	Heart of Midlothian for / against	Line	Hibernian for / against
Goals scored	1.63 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5	2.75our book	1 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	4.38 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	6.13 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	15.75 for · 11.88 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	12.63 for · 10.38 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	4.63 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	3.5 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	13.13 for · 15.5 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	10.13 for · 11.5 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	2.63 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	1.63 for · 3 against n 8 Last 5

Heart of Midlothian

Heart of Midlothian Goalkeeper

Heart of Midlothian — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
Beau Reus	14	901260 min	312.2 /90	130.9 /90	00 /90
A. Schwolow	2	90180 min	94.5 /90	63 /90	00 /90

Heart of Midlothian — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Heart of Midlothian before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
Beau Reus n 8	90	2.5 6/4
A. Schwolow n 8	90	2.1 5/1

Heart of Midlothian Defensive

Heart of Midlothian — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
J. McCart	14	841182 min	171.3 /90	231.8 /90	131 /90	765.8 /90	110.8 /90	20.2 /90
J. Altena	13	861123 min	262.1 /90	191.5 /90	30.2 /90	846.7 /90	131 /90	20.2 /90
O. McEntee	11	76835 min	192 /90	101.1 /90	30.3 /90	535.7 /90	121.3 /90	10.1 /90
M. Fagan-Walcott	8	90720 min	111.4 /90	70.9 /90	60.8 /90	344.3 /90	121.5 /90	10.1 /90
H. Milne	8	78623 min	202.9 /90	50.7 /90	50.7 /90	537.7 /90	101.4 /90	20.3 /90
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Heart of Midlothian — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Heart of Midlothian before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Cláudio Braga n 8	77.4	2 6/4	1.6 6/2	—
C. Miller n 8	65	1.6 6/2	1 4/2	—
Beau Reus n 8	90	0 0/0	0.3 1/1	—
J. McCart n 8	90	0.9 5/2	0.6 4/1	—
J. Altena n 8	86.3	0.8 5/1	3.1 8/7	—
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Heart of Midlothian — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Heart of Midlothian before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Cláudio Braga n 8	77.4	1.3 5/2
C. Miller n 8	65	1.6 4/2
J. McCart n 8	90	1 5/2
J. Altena n 8	86.3	2.3 8/5
Josh Mcpake n 8	68.5	2 6/4
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Heart of Midlothian Attacking

Heart of Midlothian — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Cláudio Braga	16	831321 min	50.3 /90	30.2 /90	422.9 /90	171.2 /90	191.3 /90	141 /90
Sabah Kerjota	13	46604 min	10.1 /90	20.3 /90	101.5 /90	30.4 /90	152.2 /90	101.5 /90
James wilson	10	68676 min	40.5 /90	00 /90	121.6 /90	60.8 /90	70.9 /90	00 /90
S. Guendouz	7	46322 min	00 /90	00 /90	72 /90	20.6 /90	72 /90	41.1 /90
R. Mato	7	43301 min	00 /90	00 /90	61.8 /90	00 /90	30.9 /90	10.3 /90
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Heart of Midlothian — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Heart of Midlothian before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Cláudio Braga n 8	77.4	2.3 7/4	1.2 5/2
C. Miller n 8	65	1.9 7/2	1.6 7/2
Beau Reus n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. McCart n 8	90	0.8 4/1	0.1 1/0
J. Altena n 8	86.3	0.4 3/0	0.3 2/0
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Heart of Midlothian — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Heart of Midlothian before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Cláudio Braga n 8	77.4	0.4 3/0	0 0/0
C. Miller n 8	65	0.7 3/1	0.2 1/0
Beau Reus n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. McCart n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
J. Altena n 8	86.3	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Hibernian

Hibernian Goalkeeper

Hibernian — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
R. Sallinger	12	901080 min	433.6 /90	191.6 /90	00 /90

Hibernian — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Hibernian before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
R. Sallinger n 8	90	3.4 7/5

Hibernian Defensive

Hibernian — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
J. Kerr	12	901080 min	151.3 /90	171.4 /90	121 /90	776.4 /90	60.5 /90	00 /90
F. Passlack	11	90989 min	171.5 /90	100.9 /90	30.3 /90	403.6 /90	80.7 /90	10.1 /90
G. Hanley	5	83413 min	102.2 /90	71.5 /90	10.2 /90	316.8 /90	40.9 /90	10.2 /90
J. Obita	5	78389 min	20.5 /90	30.7 /90	30.7 /90	81.9 /90	51.2 /90	00 /90
M. Ivezić	4	90360 min	51.3 /90	51.3 /90	30.8 /90	102.5 /90	30.8 /90	10.3 /90
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Hibernian — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Hibernian before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
J. Kerr n 8	90	0.6 5/0	1.3 4/3	—
R. Sallinger n 8	90	0 0/0	0.3 2/0	—
J. Mulligan n 8	88.1	2.6 7/7	0.8 5/1	—
F. Passlack n 8	90	0.8 5/1	0.6 4/1	—
M. Chaiwa n 8	68.9	1.1 5/2	1.8 6/3	—
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Hibernian — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Hibernian before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
J. Kerr n 8	90	1.6 7/4
J. Mulligan n 8	88.1	1.5 6/3
F. Passlack n 8	90	1.1 6/3
M. Chaiwa n 8	68.9	0.7 3/1
A. Mayor n 8	82.6	2.3 8/6
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Hibernian Attacking

Hibernian — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
M. Boyle	9	64580 min	30.5 /90	00 /90	121.9 /90	71.1 /90	40.6 /90	30.5 /90
N. Lowe	9	58526 min	10.2 /90	10.2 /90	101.7 /90	40.7 /90	91.5 /90	50.9 /90
A. Šuto	8	35283 min	00 /90	00 /90	51.6 /90	10.3 /90	51.6 /90	20.6 /90
Owen Elding	7	75523 min	20.3 /90	10.2 /90	71.2 /90	40.7 /90	132.2 /90	20.3 /90
J. Mulligan	12	891065 min	00 /90	20.2 /90	181.5 /90	70.6 /90	141.2 /90	110.9 /90
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Hibernian — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Hibernian before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
J. Kerr n 8	90	0.5 2/1	0.3 1/1
R. Sallinger n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. Mulligan n 8	88.1	1.5 4/4	0.8 3/3
F. Passlack n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
M. Chaiwa n 8	68.9	1 4/2	0.2 1/0
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Hibernian — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Hibernian before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
R. Sallinger n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. Kerr n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. Mulligan n 8	88.1	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
F. Passlack n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
M. Chaiwa n 8	68.9	0 0/0	0.2 1/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Heart of Midlothian v Hibernian — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

Heart of MidlothianDLLWD

Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.2 scored / 2.4 conceded per game

HibernianDLLLD

Last 5: 0W 2D 3L · 0.8 scored / 1.4 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Heart of Midlothian 4 · 0 draws · Hibernian 2 · 2.83 goals/game

2026-09-03 Hibernian 1–3 Heart Of Midlothian
2026-04-26 Hibernian 1–2 Heart Of Midlothian
2026-02-10 Heart Of Midlothian 1–0 Hibernian
2025-12-27 Hibernian 3–2 Heart Of Midlothian
2025-10-04 Heart Of Midlothian 1–0 Hibernian
2025-03-02 Hibernian 2–1 Heart Of Midlothian

Goals per game

Heart of Midlothian scored1.2

Hibernian scored0.8

Heart of Midlothian conceded2.4

Hibernian conceded1.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is predicted to win Heart of Midlothian v Hibernian?: TACTIX’s free model pick for Heart of Midlothian v Hibernian is Home or Away.
What is the head-to-head record between Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian?: In their last 6 meetings, Heart of Midlothian won 4, Hibernian won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian?: Recent form — Heart of Midlothian 1W 2D 2L; Hibernian 0W 2D 3L.

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