Hearts v Aberdeen: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Sunday’s 15:00 kick-off in the Scottish Premiership features two sides in poor runs of form, as bottom of the table Hearts take on an Aberdeen team whose title challenge has faltered over recent weeks.

Neil Critchley’s Hearts side have lost each of their last four matches in all competitions and have won just one league fixture at Tynecastle this season - a 4-0 thrashing of St Mirren in October.

Aberdeen, meanwhile, were neck-and-neck with reigning champions Celtic over the opening weeks of the campaign, but they are currently on a run of just one win from their last four in all competitions - a sequence that started with a 6-0 thumping by the Bhoys in the League Cup semi-finals.

Hearts v Aberdeen betting tips and predictions

Aberdeen to win - 9/5

Aberdeen have struggled for wins in recent weeks but they can put that poor run of form to bed when they visit Hearts, who have been shocking in front of goal of late.

The Dons were 2-1 up heading into added time against Hibernian in midweek only to lose the lead twice in a 3-3 draw in Edinburgh - a result that saw them drop two points behind league leaders Celtic having played a game more.

Hearts, meanwhile, are the league’s lowest scorers with just 15 goals and only Kilmarnock have netted on fewer occasions in front of their own fans than the Jam Tarts, who have found the back of net just seven times at Tynecastle.

Striker Lawrence Shankland has scored 24 Premiership goals in each of the last two seasons but he has just one strike to his name this campaign. With Hearts’ talismanic captain failing to perform, the visitors should be able to capitalise and return to winning ways.

Over 2.5 goals - 4/5

While Hearts are floundering in front of goal, Aberdeen have been one of the primary entertainers in this season’s Scottish Premiership campaign and a high-scoring affair could still be on the cards in Edinburgh.

Each of Hearts’ last three league matches at Tynecastle have seen a minimum of three goals scored, while the most recent meeting between these two sides saw the Dons come out on top 3-2 in a five-goal thriller at Pittodrie.

Aberdeen’s last five matches in all competitions have all featured a minimum of three goals - including an impressive 2-1 home victory over Rangers - and this theme could well continue against their hapless hosts.

Jamie McGrath to score anytime - 9/2

While he may not be Aberdeen’s most prolific goalscorer, there is no doubt that midfielder Jamie McGrath is one of the most influential players going forward for the Dons.

The Irishman leads the way in goal contributions for his side in the Premiership, having scored four times and laid on a further six assists.

The 28-year-old is in a purple patch of goalscoring form, having netted in each of Aberdeen’s last two games, and he will fancy his chances of improving his tally for the season on Sunday.

Read more football betting tips and predictions on site

Hearts v Aberdeen odds

Hearts - 6/4
Draw - 23/10
Aberdeen - 9/5

View the full market and more odds for Hearts v Aberdeen on site

Read Hearts v Aberdeen how to watch, TV channel, kick-off time, head-to-head stats and more on site

This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.