Hearts vs Dundee FC: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Hearts prepare to host Dundee on March 21, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this SCOTLAND: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Hearts, currently 1st in the standings with 63 points from 30 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 37 points from 15 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 limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Dundee, sitting 8th with 32 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Hearts and Dundee have favored Hearts, with Dundee claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). In head-to-head clashes of late, Hearts have consistently come out on top.

In their previous league match against Kilmarnock, Hearts recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Schwolow, Milne, McCart, Halkett, Steinwender, Leonard, Spittal, Bent Magnusson, Kyziridis, Braga, Landry Kabore. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Dundee's last outing came against Dundee United, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Mccracken, Samuels, Graham, Astley, Wright, Cotterill, Hamilton, Yogane, Dhanda, Congreve, Murray. 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 Dundee 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 5 clean sheets. Dundee's games average 3.2 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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