Hearts vs Dundee Predictions

Hearts v Dundee United Predictions for this clash in the Scottish FA Cup. Hearts host Dundee on Friday evening in the Scottish FA Cup quarter-finals, aiming for a spot in the semi-finals. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Scottish Cup  | Mar 7, 2025 at 7:45pm UK at Tynecastle Park

Hearts vs Dundee Predictions

Can Hearts Continue Their Resurgence Against Struggling Dundee?

• Hearts’ recent dominance over Dundee – The Jambos have won their last two meetings against the Dark Blues, including a crushing 6-0 victory in their most recent encounter.
• Dundee’s poor league form – The visitors have failed to win any of their last eight Premiership games, losing five and drawing three.
• Hearts’ attacking consistency – Critchley’s side have averaged two goals per game across their last ten matches, highlighting their sustained offensive threat.

Best Bet for Hearts vs Dundee

Friday night at Tynecastle sees Hearts take on Dundee in the Scottish FA Cup quarter-finals, with the hosts eager to take another step towards silverware. Having endured a nightmare start to the campaign, Hearts have found their rhythm under Neil Critchley and will be determined to bounce back from their recent derby defeat against Hibernian. Their cup run has already provided drama, requiring penalties to get past St Mirren in the last round, but they now have a fantastic opportunity to book a place in the semi-finals.

Dundee, meanwhile, have had a season to forget in the Premiership, with their focus largely on survival rather than glory. Sitting 11th in the table and occupying the relegation play-off spot, the Dark Blues have struggled for results in the league, failing to win any of their last eight matches. However, their cup form has been more promising, with a convincing 4-0 victory over Airdrieonians last time out and a hard-fought 1-0 win against rivals Dundee United in the round before. While they will hope the cup provides a much-needed distraction, their recent meetings with Hearts do not bode well, having suffered back-to-back defeats, including a 6-0 thrashing in their most recent encounter.

Best Bet: Hearts to Win to Nil

At BettingTips4You, we focus on delivering the best possible prediction rather than overwhelming readers with multiple options. For this clash, the standout bet is Hearts to win without conceding.

Why Back Hearts to Win to Nil?

The form guide alone makes this an enticing selection. Hearts have turned their season around in remarkable fashion under Critchley, winning eight of their last 12 matches and suffering just two defeats in that run. They have been particularly strong at home, and their last two matches against Dundee showcased the gulf in quality between the two sides. Their dominant 6-0 win over the Dark Blues last time out was a statement performance, highlighting the attacking threat they possess and the defensive vulnerabilities of their opponents.

Dundee’s struggles in the league paint a grim picture of their chances here. Without a win in their last eight Premiership games, they have lacked both consistency and resilience. Scoring goals has been an issue, and while Simon Murray’s recent form offers a glimmer of hope—having netted in each of his last three outings—his support cast has been largely ineffective. With Hearts’ defence holding firm in recent games, Dundee could find it difficult to break through.

The visitors also have injury concerns that further weaken their chances. Billy Koumetio, Clark Robertson, Juan Portales, Scott Fraser and Sebastian Palmer-Houlden are all sidelined, limiting Tony Docherty’s ability to make the tactical adjustments necessary to disrupt a Hearts side full of confidence.

BettingTips4You.com expert quote:

“Hearts have been one of the form teams in Scottish football over the past few months, while Dundee have been sinking like a stone. Given how dominant Hearts have been in recent meetings, a win to nil looks like a strong bet here. Dundee’s struggles in front of goal will make it very difficult for them to trouble the home side.”

Predicted Score: Hearts 2-0 Dundee

A comfortable 2-0 win for Hearts looks like the most probable outcome. They have been averaging two goals per game over their last ten matches, and Dundee’s lack of attacking firepower makes it unlikely they will trouble the hosts’ defence. While another 6-0 demolition might be ambitious, Hearts should still have enough to progress with minimal fuss.

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