Main prediction: Hearts to win the clash

Alternative tip: double chance Hearts

Other market: over 10.5 corners

Scottish League 2026/27 returns to the pitch this 09/08 (Sunday). Hearts and Dundee United meet at Tynecastle Stadium, at 15:00.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Hearts have won 0 time(s). Dundee United have won 0. Hearts are the favourites with a 58% probability of winning on the betting platforms.

What to expect from this second match? The prediction for Hearts vs Dundee United answers everything with analysis, line-ups and where to watch.

Prediction for Hearts vs Dundee United

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Overview Hearts vs Dundee United

Hearts are favourites, with odds of 1.73 and a 58% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Jambos, with 12 win(s) against 6 for Dundee United. The odds for a Dundee United win are 5.5 and a draw is 4.53.

In the Scottish League, Hearts have accumulated 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded. Oisin McEntee leads the scoring chart with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Dundee United have accumulated 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded, with Lachlam Rose as top scorer with 1 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Hearts and Dundee United

In 23 clashes, Hearts have the advantage over Dundee United: 12 win(s) against 6 and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 31/01/2026, in the Scottish Premiership. Hearts won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Hearts vs Dundee United, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

Check out all the predictions for the Scottish Premiership and see all the analysis before you bet.

Hearts: current form

Hearts have played only 1 match(es) in the Scottish Premiership.

With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 5 defeat(s).

In the Scottish League the situation is this:

0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)

0 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

0.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Oisin McEntee (1 goal(s))

Dundee United: current form

Meanwhile, Dundee United have played only 1 match(es) in the Scottish Premiership.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 0 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

0 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

0 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

0.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Lachlam Rose (1 goal(s))

Hearts vs Dundee United key players

In the Scottish Premiership, Oisin McEntee is the one who finds the net the most for Jambos with 1 goal(s).

In the whole season, Lawrence Shankland has reached 16 goal(s).

On the other side, Lachlam Rose is the name that frightens the most for Dundee United with 1 goal(s) in the Scottish Premiership.

In terms of playmaking, Jesse Randall leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Zachary Sapsford has accumulated 9 goal(s).

Hearts vs Dundee United statistics in the Scottish Premiership

Few matches into the league yet. Hearts have an average of 10 corners and 4 cards per match. Dundee United have 15 corners and 1 cards. Check the statistics for Hearts vs Dundee United in the table below.

Home Team

Hearts Team Logo

Hearts

Scotland - Premiership

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L L L L

0

Home L W W W W

2.4

Away L L L L D

0.2

Away Team

Dundee United Team Logo

Dundee United

Scotland - Premiership

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D D L L

0.6

Home D D W W W

2.2

Away D L L L D

0.4

More tips for Hearts vs Dundee United

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Hearts vs Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership:

👉 Our prediction is: Hearts win or draw

The Double Chance market is an excellent option for those who want a little more security and a little less risk in their bets. Of the three potential outcomes in a football match (win, draw, loss), two of them ensure a winning bet.

And with the 1X bet, the home team has a higher probability of hitting on the bet thanks to the added advantage of playing in their own stadium.

So based on recent form and other factors, we feel confident enough in Hearts's ability to avoid defeat to make Hearts win or draw our top betting tip for this match.

Correct score prediction for Hearts vs Dundee United

The favoritism in the odds points to Hearts. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Hearts 1-0 Dundee United. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Hearts vs Dundee United

Check out where to watch the live match between Dundee United and Hearts:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Hearts and Dundee United

The line-ups for Hearts vs Dundee United in the Scottish League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Jambos line-up

  • 1

    Beau Reus

    Goalkeeper

  • 6

    Oisin McEntee

    Midfielder

  • 7

    Calvin Miller

    Midfielder

  • 10

    Cláudio Braga

    Forward

  • 11

    Pierre Landry Kabore

    Forward

  • 16

    Blair Spittal

    Midfielder

  • 17

    Stuart Findlay

    Defender

  • 18

    Harry Milne

    Defender

  • 23

    Jordi Altena

    Defender

  • 78

    Laurent Mendy

    Defender

  • 89

    Alexandros Kyziridis

    Forward

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Dundee United line-up

  • 1

    Jack Walton

    Goalkeeper

  • 3

    Bert Esselink

    Defender

  • 5

    Vicko Ševelj

    Midfielder

  • 9

    Zachary Sapsford

    Forward

  • 10

    Dylan Tait

    Midfielder

  • 11

    Will Ferry

    Midfielder

  • 12

    Emmanuel Agyei

    Midfielder

  • 15

    Lachlam Rose

    Forward

  • 18

    Michael Forbes

    Defender

  • 21

    Jesse Randall

    Forward

  • 23

    Joshua Rawlins

    Defender

The Dundee United starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Hearts vs Dundee United

Match: Hearts vs Dundee United

Tournament: Scottish League 2026/27

Date: 09/08/2026

Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Tynecastle Stadium

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 6 August 2026, at 20:09 Last updated on 6 August 2026, at 20:09
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.