Heart Of Midlothian vs Hibernian (27 December 2026, Scottish Premiership): match facts, form and head-to-head

Heart of Midlothian host Hibernian in what promises to be a pivotal Edinburgh derby, with the home side languishing at 95th place on just two points from two goalless draws, while the visitors sit comfortably at 32nd with eight points after two wins and two draws. Despite both teams having identical goal differences—Hearts at 3‑3 and Hibs at 8‑7—their recent form could not be more contrasting, and the match offers Hearts a chance to claw back from the bottom of the table. For Hibernian, a win would consolidate their mid‑table position and widen the gap over the chasing pack. The encounter will also serve as an early test of whether the struggling Hearts can finally turn their fortunes around against a side that has already collected three points more this season.