Hearts have experienced only one defeat in their last eight home league matches against Hibernian, with three wins and four draws in that span. Their most recent loss to Hibernian at home was a 1-2 result in December 2024 under manager Neil Critchley.
Hibernian have been successful in three of the last four Scottish Premiership derbies against Hearts, matching their total wins from the previous 19 top-flight encounters. Meanwhile, Hearts remain unbeaten in their last 14 home league games, achieving ten wins and four draws since April 2025.
**Why this matters**
The recent form of both teams highlights the competitive nature of the Edinburgh derby. Hearts’ strong home record contrasts with Hibernian’s recent success in the fixture, setting the stage for a closely contested match that could influence the standings in the Scottish Premiership.
Source: NewsData