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On 21 March 2026, Tynecastle Park hosts the Scottish Premiership opener between Heart Of Midlothian and Dundee. With both teams showing balanced recent form, our main lean is towards Heart Of Midlothian securing at least a draw, supported by their strong home record and attacking capabilities.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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33 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 58 | 28 | 30 | 70 | L W D W W |
| 9 |
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33 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 34 | 53 | -19 | 33 | W L W W L |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 23 | 8 | 5 |
| Home | 18 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Away | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44% | 44% | 11% |
| Home | 56% | 44% | 0% |
| Away | 33% | 44% | 22% |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 10 | 9 | 18 |
| Home | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| Away | 19 | 2 | 5 | 12 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19% | 41% | 41% |
| Home | 22% | 61% | 17% |
| Away | 16% | 21% | 63% |
Heart Of Midlothian host Dundee at Tynecastle Park in the opening round of the Premiership season. Both teams show balanced form, but Hearts' recent home dominance and consistent scoring give them a slight edge. Injuries and squad depth are not notably disrupting lineups, setting the stage for a competitive fixture.
Hearts are likely to field a strong lineup with key attackers like Claudio Braga and L. Shankland supported by midfield dynamism. Dundee's squad remains despite injuries, highlighting contributions from players like C. Robertson and P. Digby. No significant suspensions reported.
If Heart Of Midlothian scores first, they could utilize their strong recent form to control possession. A level score at halftime could force Dundee to chase the game, risking defensive gaps. Late goals are plausible, especially if Dundee commits forward to equalize.
Expect Hearts to adopt a high tempo pressing style to capitalize on Dundee's defensive vulnerabilities highlighted in last season's fixtures. Set pieces and quick transitions could be decisive, making certain markets like goal scorer or team total points attractive bets.
See below all the main information for this match.
Yes, the prediction favors Heart Of Midlothian with a double chance on their win or draw, supported by their recent home form and previous head-to-head success.
Considering recent performances and the head-to-head record, betting on Heart Of Midlothian to win or draw is statistically justified.
Home advantage, recent form, and scoring consistency make Heart Of Midlothian the slight favorite in the upcoming match.