Hearts take on the visitors Aberdeen in the round 1 match of Scottish Premiership. The match will be played on Monday, August 4th at Tynecastle Park (Edinburgh).
Hearts are unlikely to aim for anything significant this season. The Jambos were national champions on several occasions, though those triumphs came in the late 19th and mid-20th centuries. More recently, they've only had isolated success in domestic cup competitions. There was a brief, ambitious period under Romanov’s ownership when the club attempted to challenge the Glasgow giants, but it ended in financial collapse and sporting disappointment. Since then, Hearts have mostly settled into the role of a mid-table side. Last season they finished top of the bottom-six playoff group — a decent position, but one without real reward. This summer they looked bright in the League Cup, scoring four goals in each of their four opening matches. However, the level of opposition — such as the current Dumbarton side — leaves question marks over how much those results really mean.
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Aberdeen have had their fair share of glory, especially under Sir Alex Ferguson, when they enjoyed genuine greatness on both domestic and European fronts. In the modern era, they’ve mostly competed for the unofficial title of “best of the rest” behind Celtic and Rangers.
In that respect, the 2024/2025 campaign wasn’t particularly memorable — they finished 5th, with 53 points, narrowly behind Dundee United on goal difference. However, they more than made up for it with an unforgettable Scottish Cup run. The final saw them equalise late on thanks to a Schmeichel own goal, before stunning Celtic in the penalty shootout to lift the trophy. That success could give them the confidence boost they need heading into the new campaign.
All three of the most recent meetings between these sides ended in draws. However, it was Aberdeen who eventually progressed in the cup clash. Bookmakers slightly favour the hosts, but Aberdeen bring their own threats. A neutral bet on both teams to score looks like the most balanced option.
Prediction for the match: Both teams to score – yes.
