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 – Dundee Utd vs Ayr
Dundee Utd will hope to extend their good run following a 2-0 Scotland FA Cup win against Ayr on January 17. In that match, Dundee Utd recorded 50% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dundee Utd | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 37 |
 Ayr | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 25 |
Hearts's Last Match – Hearts vs Celtic
Hearts will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 Scotland Premiership draw with Celtic on January 25. In that match, Hearts had 54% possession and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hearts | 54% | 0 (8) | 1.74 | 63 |
 Celtic | 46% | 0 (3) | 1.17 | 15 |
Dundee Utd vs Hearts Stats
Key Stats
| Dundee Utd | Hearts | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | Attacking Strength | 1.33 |
| 0.99 | Defence Strength | 0.51 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dundee Utd are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Hearts average 1.6 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Dundee Utd 11-13
Hearts 16-9
What are the odds for this match?
Dundee Utd to win: @4.75
Draw: @3.6
Hearts to win: @1.7
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.875
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