Heart of Midlothian, currently top of the Scottish Premiership, face rivals Hibernian in a crucial Edinburgh derby on Tuesday. The match at Tynecastle Park is seen as the first of 13 "cup finals" for Hearts as they pursue their first Scottish title in 66 years. Hearts hold a three-point lead over second-placed Rangers.
Manager Derek McInnes' side has accumulated 54 points from 25 league games, with 16 wins, six draws, and three defeats. Hearts remain undefeated in their 12 home Premiership fixtures this season. Their last league outing resulted in a 1-0 loss to St Mirren.
Hibernian sit fifth in the Premiership table with 39 points from 25 matches. Hibs previously defeated Hearts 3-2 in their last encounter in December 2025. The upcoming derby marks the third meeting between the two Edinburgh clubs this season.
