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

As Hearts prepare to host Hibernian on February 10, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this SCOTLAND: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Hearts, currently 1st in the standings with 54 points from 25 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 28 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Hibernian, sitting 5th with 36 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Hearts and Hibernian have favored Hibernian, with Hibernian claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-3). Over the past few seasons, Hibernian have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against St. Mirren, Hearts recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 3-5-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Schwolow, Milne, Findlay, Halkett, Steinwender, Mcentee, Leonard, Baningime, Kyziridis, Braga, Landry Kabore. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Hibernian's last outing came against Dundee United, where they secured a 3-2 victory using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Sallinger, Iredale, Bushiri, Garananga, Obita, Chaiwa, Barlaser, Passlack, Youan, Scarlett, Boyle. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Looking ahead, Hearts are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hearts and Hibernian 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 2.4 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Hibernian's games average 2.7 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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