Hearts vs Inverness CT Predictions

• Hearts have won four of their last five League Cup ties with at least three goals in all four wins
• Inverness CT have failed to score in their last two games
• Hearts have won their last six competitive home games against Inverness CT, five without conceding

Hearts heading in the right direction again

Hearts return to Tynecastle on Sunday for a Scottish League Cup last‑16 tie that could help kickstart their season. Wouter Vrancken’s side salvaged some pride from an awful European campaign by holding Benfica to a 1-1 draw in Edinburgh on Thursday, although it failed to make any dent on the final 2-7 aggregate scoreline.

The Jambos were organised, aggressive and far more cohesive than in their early‑season defeats, and that improvement followed a 4‑0 demolition of Dundee United last weekend. Confidence is finally flowing, and the fans are beginning to buy into Vrancken’s style.

Goalkeeper Beau Reus insisted Hearts must “fight for every ball” with the same intensity they showed against Benfica when Championship side Inverness are at Tynecastle. The visitors remain unbeaten this season after an almost perfect League Cup group stage, but the Caley Jags’ last two Championship matches have finished 0‑0.

Jambos have attacking quality to rack up some goals

While the clean sheets are a positive, Inverness’ lack of cutting edge is a major concern heading into this cup clash, where Hearts’ attacking options — Claudio Braga, Calvin Miller, Josh McPakem, Amadou Ba Sy and James Wilson — look increasingly sharp.

Back Hearts to win and over 2.5 goals. Vrancken’s side are improving quickly, and with confidence restored, a lively home performance feels likely. A 3‑0 or 3‑1 Hearts victory fits the pattern of both teams’ recent form.