Hearts vs Hibs: Key Statistical Insights

Hibernian has not secured a victory in their last six Scottish Premiership away fixtures when facing Hearts, recording four draws and two defeats. Their previous away win against Hearts in this competition occurred on Boxing Day 2019, ending 2-0. Hearts has suffered defeat in only one of their most recent 12 Scottish Premiership clashes against Hibs, achieving four wins and seven draws. This single loss was a 1-0 result in April 2023. Lawrence Shankland has contributed five of Hearts’ last nine goals scored against Hibs in the Scottish Premiership, excluding any own goals. Hibernian has emerged victorious in three of their last five top-flight fixtures contested on Boxing Day, alongside one draw and one defeat. This performance follows a prior sequence of five consecutive losses on Boxing Day. The upcoming fixture marks Hearts’ initial Scottish Premiership game on Boxing Day since 2021, a year in which they secured a 2-1 win against Ross County. Hearts’ most recent instance of winning consecutive Boxing Day matches in the top flight was during the 2005/2006 season. Sandi Toksvig is accompanied by Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi, and Alan Davies. Take the microphone for performances by Queen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, and other artists. Ben Fogle and Kate Humble have returned for the celebratory events at Longleat Safari Park. Topics range from microplastics present in our air, soil, and waterways, to the volume of food waste generated during this period of the year. © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.