Hibernian v Hearts: betting preview, TV details, team news, key stat and tip

TV: BT Sport 1, 12.15pm Sunday

Hibernian can underline their superiority over rivals Hearts at Easter Road in the Edinburgh derby.

A battle for fifth place isn't exactly what fans of either club had in mind for this season but both have underachieved to varying degrees. However, there is little doubt Hibs are finishing the stronger under new manager Paul Heckingbottom and they look a decent outfit these days.

Hearts appear to be regressing with Craig Levein's one-dimensional tactic of lumping the ball up to Uche Ikpeazu and opposing teams have found them out.

If Hibs can handle the direct Hearts approach then they should get plenty of joy and clinch a second derby win of the month.

Recommendation
Hibernian
2pts 13-10 Betfair

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Team news
Hibernian
The hosts are without long-term injury victims Martin Boyle and Ryan Porteous.

Hearts
The visitors are missing Peter Haring, Callumn Morrison, Aidan Keena, Ben Garuccio, Demi Mitchell and Steven Naismith.

Key stat
Hibernian’s only defeat in 11 games under Paul Heckingbottom came against Celtic.

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