Hearts vs Aberdeen Predictions

Hearts v Aberdeen predictions, betting tips and match previews for their Scottish Cup clash. Hearts face Aberdeen at Hampden Park on Saturday afternoon in the first Scottish FA Cup semi-final, with both sides chasing a coveted place in the final. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Scottish Cup | Apr 19, 2025 at 12.30pm UK at Ibrox Stadium

Hearts vs Aberdeen Predictions

Will Cup Glory Lift Hearts or Will the Dons Deliver a Knockout Blow?

• Hearts Have Forgotten How to Score
  • They’ve failed to hit the net in their last three matches — a run that coincided with them missing out on a top-six Premiership finish.
• Dons Are Finding Their Groove
  • Aberdeen have suffered just one defeat in their last ten matches, including some gritty and confident displays that show they’re peaking at the right time.
• Big Games, Big Problems for Hearts
  • The wide pitch at Hampden is likely to favour Aberdeen’s wingers, with Topi Keskinen and Shayden Morris both thriving in open space — a known weakness in Hearts’ backline.

Best Bet for Hearts vs Aberdeen

It’s a high-stakes afternoon in Glasgow as Hearts and Aberdeen prepare to lock horns in Saturday’s first Scottish FA Cup semi-final at Hampden Park. For both sides, this isn’t just another game — it’s a chance to rescue their season from mediocrity and carve out a path to silverware.

Hearts enter the tie licking wounds after a deflating end to their Premiership campaign. Despite a revitalised run earlier in the year that sparked real hope, they stumbled at the last hurdle. A string of poor results in their final three league matches — two defeats and a draw — saw them fall agonisingly short of the top six. Missing out on the split by a single point to St Mirren will have stung, and now their only shot at redemption lies in this very cup.

Aberdeen haven’t exactly had a smooth ride either. Their season has been one of extreme swings — flying out the blocks with a 16-match unbeaten start, then falling into chaos with a winless stretch that would have had most managers sweating. Yet somehow, they’ve found some stability again. A strong finish saw them secure a championship group place, and while they’ll still be fuming after bottling a 2-0 lead to draw with Rangers last weekend, their recent form suggests they’re mentally sharp and still hungry.

With both teams carrying psychological baggage into this fixture, this one could be fuelled as much by grit and desperation as by tactical finesse.

Best Bet for Hearts vs Aberdeen

Aberdeen to Win the Match

At BettingTips4You.com, we don’t muddy the waters with a dozen speculative punts. We always focus on one standout tip per match — a single, carefully considered selection that we genuinely believe gives punters the best chance. In this Scottish Cup semi-final, we’re backing Aberdeen to win the match as the best bet on offer.

And here’s why.

Let’s begin with the basics — Hearts haven’t scored a single goal in any of their last three matches. When your leading striker is chasing shadows and confidence has evaporated like beer at a Scottish derby, that’s a major issue. Their final run of league games collapsed just when it mattered most. Even with Lawrence Shankland returning to the starting line-up and Elton Kabangu expected to feature, the Jambos look short on ideas going forward, and the numbers reflect that.

Aberdeen, on the other hand, come into this off the back of a strong spell — just one defeat in their last ten, and even that came at the hands of Celtic. Their resurgence has been steady, and while their draw with Rangers was frustrating, the attacking flair they showed for 89 minutes — driven by the energy of Topi Keskinen, Shayden Morris and the physical presence of Kevin Nisbet — was impressive. Graeme Shinnie pulling the strings from midfield adds bite, and the expected return of Kristers Tobers could further shore things up at the back.

The big pitch at Hampden suits Aberdeen’s wide players far more than it does a Hearts side who often look better compact and narrow. With Keskinen and Morris expected to stretch the play and Hearts already lacking creativity in the final third, this game feels set up for the Dons to do damage.

“The numbers, form, and overall vibe all point in one direction — Aberdeen are just better prepared mentally and tactically for this kind of occasion. It’s Hearts who look lost.”
— BettingTips4You.com expert Herrin Kendrick

Add in the fact that Aberdeen are ten points clear of Hearts in the league and have already beaten them this season, and this just feels like too good an opportunity to ignore.

Predicted Score: Hearts 0-2 Aberdeen
Hearts’ goal drought looks likely to continue, especially if they persist with the same sluggish build-up. Aberdeen have the weapons to punish them and should do just that.

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