Hearts vs Hibernian Predictions

• Hearts have picked up three red cards in five Scottish Premiership games
• Hibs have won just one of their last five games in league and cup
• Hearts have won just two of the previous 10 Edinburgh derbies

Jambos feeling the heat

Discipline has become a problem for Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts, with Derek McInnes’ side failing to finish with their full complement of players in three of their last five games.

Their only win in four in league and cup, meanwhile, came against nine-man Dundee United.

With just two wins from the last 10 meetings against bitter rivals Hibs, the Jambos make little appeal at odds-on to get the job done and a share of the spoils at Tynecastle could be rewarding, an outcome that would thrill the visiting Hibees.

Goals likely to flow again

Like Hearts, Hibs exited the Scottish Cup last month – David Gray’s charges beaten at Championship side Dunfermline.

Sitting fifth in the table, the Leith outfit will relish the role of spoilers as they travel to Gorgie looking to derail the surprise package in the Scottish title race.

Both teams have scored in four of the last five Edinburgh derbies at Tynecastle, three of which have ended level, and it could be another entertaining but ultimately frustrating night for McInnes and the home side.