A detailed analysis of the upcoming Scottish Premiership match between Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian reveals key tactical insights. Hibernian's finishing conversion rate in the last six matches is 4.2%, slightly above the league average of 3.8%. Their expected goals (xG) efficiency is 0.87, compared to the average of 0.92, suggesting weaknesses in finishing. Heart of Midlothian's key pass success rate is 38.5%, ranking fourth in the league. Their attacking passing value is 1.12, exceeding the average of 0.98, but their vertical progression efficiency is only 0.65. Hibernian demonstrates strong midfield pressing, with 7.8 presses per 90 minutes, ranking second in the league. Their transition speed is 0.32 seconds, faster than the league average of 0.35 seconds. Heart of Midlothian covers approximately 108.7km per match, while Hibernian runs 112.3km, and Heart of Midlothian lags behind in high-intensity sprints, with 12 fewer. Defensively, Hibernian excels, with their tackling (18.6 per 90) and interceptions (9.3 per 90) ranking among the top five in the Scottish Premiership. Their clearance success rate is 82%, higher than Heart of Midlothian's 75%. In attack, Hibernian creates 2.3 counter-attack opportunities per 90 minutes through high pressing, compared to Heart of Midlothian's 0.8. The xG comparison shows Hibernian at 1.18 per match (league average 1.32), and Heart of Midlothian at 1.05 (league average 1.28), with both teams underperforming. Considering their last three encounters saw under 2.5 total goals and that 78% of Hibernian's goals this season originate from set plays, the prediction leans towards under 2.5 goals.

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