Dundee vs Hibernian Predictions

Dundee v Hibernian predictions for in the Scottish Premiership. Dundee host Hibernian at Dens Park on Sunday afternoon, as both sides begin their 2025–26 Scottish Premiership campaigns. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Scottish Premiership| Aug 03 2025 at 3:00 pm UK at Dens Park

Dundee vs Hibernian Predictions

Can Hibs Shake Off Their European Hangover or Will Dundee’s Momentum Win the Day?

• Dundee Can’t Keep Them Out
  • The Dee conceded 39 times at home in the Premiership last season — the third-worst record across the division.
• Hibs Are Leaking Too
  • David Gray’s side have gone four matches without a win and conceded in each of their last three competitive outings.
• Murray Loves a Goal at Dens Park
  • Simon Murray already has two in four League Cup games this season, and with 16 goals last term, he remains Dundee’s go-to man.

Best Bet for Dundee vs Hibernian

The Scottish Premiership returns with a bang on Sunday afternoon as Dundee welcome Hibernian to Dens Park in a clash that already feels far more loaded than your average season opener. Dundee come into this one riding a mini wave of confidence, having picked up back-to-back victories to finish their League Cup group campaign on a high. Hibs, meanwhile, are still licking their wounds after being dumped out of the Europa League by Midtjylland — a bruising loss that extended their miserable recent run of form.

For the Dark Blues, this game isn’t just about points — it’s about proving they belong. Last season’s survival scrap wasn’t pretty, and the club acted swiftly, bringing in Steven Pressley to replace Tony Docherty. Though Pressley’s reign started with consecutive 1-0 defeats to Aidrieonians and Alloa (not exactly European powerhouses), his side bounced back impressively, scoring eight goals in their last two outings. If confidence was low when he took over, there’s now at least a flicker of belief heading into the league opener.

Hibs, on the other hand, are in a tricky spot. Their third-placed finish last season promised progress, but it feels like they’ve stumbled out of the blocks. A draw and a defeat in their first two competitive matches this season, including that draining extra-time loss to the Danes, has left David Gray’s side looking vulnerable. With a trip to Belgrade on the horizon, it’s fair to question how much focus they can give this match — or how fresh their legs will be.

Best Bet for Dundee vs Hibernian: Both Teams to Score

At BettingTips4You.com, we’re not interested in cluttering your screen with a dozen different tips. We do the hard work so you don’t have to. We analyse, debate, test, and then deliver one Best Bet per game — the sharpest angle with the strongest backing. For this encounter at Dens Park, our top play is Both Teams to Score.

Why this? Well, first off, Dundee’s defensive record at home last season was nothing short of chaotic. They leaked 39 goals in just 19 games in front of their own fans — that’s more than two per match on average. It wasn’t pretty, and although they’ve looked a bit more solid lately, conceding in three of their four League Cup matches shows old habits might still linger.

Hibernian may be out of Europe, but their forward line remains dangerous. Kieron Bowie and Martin Boyle combined for 21 league goals last term and are expected to start again, flanked by the creativity of Jamie McGrath. Even on tired legs, this front three can cause serious problems, especially against a Dundee defence that hasn’t exactly earned anyone’s trust.

But it’s not just about what Hibs can do. Dundee, too, have threats of their own. Simon Murray is already off the mark this season and looked sharp in those final two group games, while Emile Acquah and Drey Wright offer pace and directness. The hosts rarely draw blanks at home — they scored in nine of their final ten home matches last campaign — and Hibs’ own defensive frailties only boost the argument further.

BettingTips4You.com expert quote:

“Dundee concede too easily, Hibs are fatigued but still dangerous, and both sides can get at each other. This is a fixture screaming out for goals at both ends.” – Herrin Kendrick, BettingTips4You.com expert

Hibs might have the better pedigree, but form and fatigue do matter. Dundee will look to feed off the crowd and strike early, while Hibs will rely on their big players to carry them through. Both should find the net — whether one edges it remains to be seen.

Correct Score Prediction: Dundee 2-2 Hibernian

The temptation is to lean toward a narrow Hibs win, but something about this matchup smells of a high-energy stalemate. Dundee are in better form, while Hibs clearly have more attacking talent. But with the visitors juggling European commitments and fatigue creeping in, it could be enough to even things out. A score draw, packed with drama and frustration for both benches, feels like a sensible shout.

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