Our Dundee Utd vs Hearts Prediction: 1-2
Dundee Utd vs Hearts in the Scotland Premiership is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. We’re backing a 1-2 away win, but with both sides showing goal-scoring potential, BTTS is another good betting choice.
This Dundee Utd vs Hearts prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Dundee Utd's Last Match – Celtic vs Dundee Utd
Dundee Utd will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-4 Scotland Premiership defeat at the hands of Celtic on January 10. In that match, Dundee Utd recorded 22% possession, firing 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Celtic | 78% | 0 (6) | 2.74 | 85 |
 Dundee Utd | 22% | 0 (0) | 0.31 | 22 |
Hearts's Last Match – Hearts vs Livingston
Hearts will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 Scotland Premiership success over Livingston on January 3. In that match, Hearts had 63% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hearts | 63% | 0 (5) | 1.82 | 72 |
 Livingston | 37% | 0 (2) | 0.35 | 56 |
Dundee Utd vs Hearts Stats
Key Stats
| Dundee Utd | Hearts | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.69 | Attacking Strength | 1.48 |
| 0.99 | Defence Strength | 0.63 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dundee Utd are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Hearts average 1.5 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
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