Hearts vs Dundee United Prediction & Betting Tips

Hearts vs Dundee United Match Preview

Hearts return to Tynecastle on an impressive run of form, unbeaten in five and scoring freely. Dundee United arrive struggling for consistency, having won just once in their last five matches. Recent head-to-head history favours Hearts slightly, but Dundee United have often made this fixture competitive. With both sides trending in opposite directions, this looks a test of confidence and control more than raw form.

Hearts’ Form Flourishing with Ruthless Home Performances

Hearts have hit their stride in recent weeks, producing back-to-back home wins over celtic and Dundee FC by 3-1 and 4-0 respectively. Their attack has found rhythm and variety, while Lawrence Shankland remains the focal point in front of goal. The 2-2 draw at St Mirren showed occasional defensive gaps, yet also their ability to fight back in open games.

Across their last five matches, Hearts have scored 13 goals and conceded just five, showing a clear shift in balance towards attacking intent. At Tynecastle, they have been dominant, controlling possession and tempo effectively. The clean sheet against Hibernian earlier in October demonstrated composure under pressure, while the recent 3-1 victory over Celtic underlined their efficiency against stronger opposition.

Dundee United Struggling for Consistency on the Road

Dundee United’s recent results tell a story of inconsistency. Their 2-0 defeat at Motherwell was another setback after a promising 3-1 home win over St Mirren. They remain capable in possession but continue to switch off defensively, conceding in four of their last five league games. The 2-2 draw at rangers was a reminder of their counter-attacking quality, but that level has not been sustained.

Away from home, Dundee United have lacked defensive resilience, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last six away league matches. Their form against Hearts has been mixed, with two narrow away wins last season balanced by a 3-1 defeat in their last meeting in August. To take anything from this trip, they will need to tighten their defensive shape and limit Hearts’ momentum in transition.

Hearts vs Dundee United Prediction

The betting picture leans strongly in favour of the hosts. Hearts to win both halves, at 3.40 odds, aligns with their recent pattern of fast starts and sustained control at home. They have led at half-time in four of their last five victories, and Dundee United’s tendency to concede early makes this a logical approach.

Another strong angle comes with Hearts -1.5 on the Asian Handicap, priced at 2.15 odds. The hosts have scored three or more in three of their last five matches and have the attacking depth to create constant pressure. With Lawrence Shankland in peak scoring form and already on target in the reverse fixture, Shankland to score anytime at 1.53 odds adds further value to the same narrative.

A confident, front-foot performance from Hearts looks likely, and a scoreline similar to their recent 3-1 win over Celtic would not surprise.

Peter Green- November 6, 2025

Hearts vs Dundee United Betting Tips

Hearts to win Both Halves

OK

3.40 Odds

Hearts -1.5 Asian Handicap

OK

2.15 Odds

Lawrence Shankland to score anytime

OK

1.53 Odds