Heart of Midlothian vs Dundee: Premiership Top-Four Clash

Heart Of MidlothianHEA

Claudio Rafael Soares Braga 84' (pen)
Sabah Kerjota 90+6'

Premiership

2–1

Full Time

HT 0–1

Tynecastle Park

Edinburgh

DundeeDUN

Bradley·Fink 17'
Sent off:Zan Besir 90+1'

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Hearts return to Tynecastle with a perfect home record and a history of overwhelming Dundee, having won eight of the last ten without reply. Dundee's away form has been brittle — a single win in four on the road, with half of those trips ending in a blank — and they face a home…

Match ResultHome Win62%

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Match Stats

Top Stats

1.92xG0.42

55%Possession45%

27 (7)Shots (on target)4 (1)

2Big Chances Created2

Attacking Play

2.69xG on Target0.72

Possession & Passing

616 · –Passes (accuracy)251 · –

14Corners2

Duels & Pressing

67Duels Won65

28 (51%)Aerial Duels Won27 (49%)

Defending & Discipline

0Saves5

11Fouls19

Heart of Midlothian vs Dundee: Premiership Top-Four Clash

Updated Sat 5 Sept

Heart of Midlothian welcome Dundee to Tynecastle Park in Edinburgh on Sunday, 6 September 2026, for a Scottish Premiership round-six encounter that sees third host fourth in the table. Both sides sit level on six points early in the campaign, with the visitors having played a game more.

Team News and Injury Latest

While neither club has reported any major injury concerns ahead of the match, Heart of Midlothian may have one eye on the physical toll of their midweek Edinburgh derby against Hibernian. Alexander Kyziridis, who featured in a previous meeting between these sides, and Christian Borchgrevink, seen warming up at Tynecastle in late August, are likely to be involved for the hosts. Dundee’s Cameron Congreve is expected to be a key outlet after impressing earlier in the season.

Hearts Form Guide

Hearts responded to an opening-day defeat with consecutive wins, scoring seven goals across their three league matches. The 2-1 home victory against Aberdeen and an impressive away showing have propelled them to third place. A clean sheet in their most recent outing has added defensive steel to an attack that has been firing early.

Dundee Form Guide

Dundee’s campaign has been mixed: back-to-back wins were followed by back-to-back losses, the most recent a 3-0 reverse at Aberdeen in which they managed just two shots on target. That defeat exposed defensive frailties and a lack of cutting edge that they will need to address at a compact Tynecastle ground. n

Key Battle: Kyziridis vs Congreve

The midfield contest between Kyziridis and Congreve could shape the flow of the game. The two were captured in a close duel during last season’s meeting, and both players will be tasked with setting the tempo for their respective sides. Hearts’ physical midfield, combined with Congreve’s creative spark, provides an absorbing duel in central areas.

What’s at Stake

With both clubs level on six points, the winner could move into second spot, depending on results elsewhere. For a Dundee side already four games into their league schedule, a positive result is vital to avoid slipping into mid-table, while Hearts will look to maintain the momentum that has built since their early setback.