Hearts vs Aberdeen: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Hearts prepare to host Aberdeen on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this SCOTLAND: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Hearts, currently 1st in the standings with 60 points from 28 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 34 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Aberdeen, sitting 8th with 28 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Hearts and Aberdeen have favored Aberdeen, with Aberdeen claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Falkirk, Hearts recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Schwolow, Milne, Findlay, Halkett, Steinwender, Bent Magnusson, Leonard, Kyziridis, Spittal, Chesnokov, Braga. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Aberdeen's last outing came against Dundee, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Bratveit, Frame, McIntyre, Morrison, Devlin, Olusanya, Keskinen, Geiger, Afeez, Cameron, Nisbet. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Hearts are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hearts and Aberdeen are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Hearts's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Aberdeen's games average 2.8 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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