Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Scottish Premiership match.
Heart of Midlothian
After three straight top-four finishes, Hearts dropped to seventh last season with a record of 15 wins, 7 draws, and 16 losses. This summer saw the arrival of experienced manager Derek McInnes, who has already made a strong impression by steering the squad to four straight EFL Cup victories — each featuring four goals. The squad looks reinvigorated in attack, and home advantage at Tynecastle Stadium continues to be a decisive factor. Heart of Midlothian have earned a strong reputation at Tynecastle, having recorded more wins than defeats on their own turf in league matches this calendar year.
Aberdeen
Last season brought a landmark moment for Aberdeen, which lifted the Scottish Cup for the first time in 35 years — a run that featured a semi-final win over Heart of Midlothian and a final victory against Celtic. League form painted a different picture, with just five wins across the final 27 rounds. Pre-season results have been underwhelming, highlighted by a 1:3 loss to Ipswich Town in a friendly. Historically, Aberdeen have struggled at Tynecastle, failing to win any of their last 13 visits across all competitions since 2017.
Heart of Midlothian vs Aberdeen Prediction
Momentum, home form, and early-season sharpness all point towards Heart of Midlothian. Following their confident EFL Cup run, the squad appears better prepared overall. Continued away-day difficulties leave Aberdeen firmly cast in the role of underdogs.
