In a weekend match in week 33, on Saturday Apr 9th, Hibernian and Hearts will play a match in Edinburgh in a meeting of these two closely matched Premiership teams in the anticipated Edinburgh derby. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 6 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. In their last match, 3rd placed Hearts, recorded a 1-1 draw against Ross County. Alex Iacovitti struck first for Ross County in the 31st minute, then Barrie McKay tied it up for Hearts in the 39th minute squeezing out at least the one point for Hearts. Hearts is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches, while hibernian is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Dundee United. Ross Graham struck first for Dundee United in the 10th minute, then Harrison Clarke got the equalizer for Hibernian in the 1st minute of the first half’s stoppage time on a feed from Christopher Cadden earning Hibernian a comeback draw. Hibernian looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 8 points in their last 10 matches.
On the 1st of February, Hibernian hosted Hearts at the Easter Road Stadium in their last match together. Hibernian and Hearts battled to a 0-0 draw. Hibernian had 14 on net, and Hearts had 12, but no one could beat the goalie, and the game ended in a 0-0 draw,.
Ramsey and Harrison Clarke are the top scorers for Hibernian in the last 5 matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal.. Barrie McKay has been the most effective weapon for Hearts lately. The Scotish attacker has netted 2 goals in his last 5 matches.