Hearts vs Dundee FC Prediction: Tough contest expected

Hearts and Dundee FC are set to face each other at Tynecastle Stadium in this rescheduled Scottish Premiership match of round 12. Let's delve into the match previews and identify potential betting opportunities.

Hearts

Hearts, buoyed by their recent success, will be eager to replicate their performance following a 1-2 Premiership triumph against Livingston. In that encounter, Hearts held 47% possession and attempted 10 shots on goal, with Kenneth Vargas (53') and Lawrence Shankland (64') finding the net. Livingston had 10 shots, and Andrew Shinnie (79') scored for them.

Hearts have been consistently scoring in their last 6 matches, totaling 10 goals while conceding 5. Reviewing their recent results, Hearts have not secured a victory against Dundee in their last 2 league encounters but remain undefeated in their previous 2 home league matches.

Dundee FC

In their recent Premiership fixture, Dundee played to a 2-2 draw against Kilmarnock. During the match, Dundee held 42% possession and had 7 attempts on goal, with Luke McCowan (35') and Joe Shaughnessy (95') scoring. Kilmarnock, on the other hand, had 11 attempts, and Joe Wright (85') and Rory McKenzie (93') found the net.

Over the past 6 games involving Dundee, at least three goals were scored in 5 of them, resulting in an average of 3.5 goals per match, with Dundee contributing an average of 1.33 goals. Looking ahead to the upcoming clash, Dundee has not suffered a defeat against Hearts in their last 2 away league matches and remains unbeaten in their last 2 away league outings.

Expert Betting Tips

This promises to be a closely contested match, with both teams having favorable prospects for a victory. Despite Dundee's recent struggles, the home advantage at Tynecastle Stadium is expected to provide a boost for Hearts. In a game where both teams might find the back of the net, my prediction leans towards the hosts securing a win.