Hibernian vs Dundee United betting tips: Scottish Premiership preview, predictions and odds

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The last five meetings between these two have all produced away wins, four of which have gone Hibernian’s way. Their last seven encounters at Easter Road have witnessed four Hibs wins, two draws and that sole Dundee United victory back in October.

Both teams to score is 11/10.

Hibernian to win and over 2.5 goals is 11/5. 

Match preview

Dundee United v Rangers FC – Cinch Scottish Premiership DUNDEE, SCOTLAND – AUGUST 07: Nicky Clark of Dundee United celebrates with the fans after the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Dundee United and Rangers FC at on August 7, 2021 in Dundee, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)

A huge game in the race for European football between the sides currently fourth and fifth in the table.

Of the two, Dundee United are one place and and two points better off as they seek to qualify for UEFA competition for the first time since 2012.

A fortnight ago, the Tangerines came from a goal down to win 2-1 at St Mirren with Dylan Levitt equalising before Marc McNulty snatched a 96th minute winner.

Hibernian though will be looking to leapfrog their visitors with a victory.

The Hibees come into this one winless in four games, losing 3-1 at Aberdeen last time out having endured three successive goalless draws before this.

This has seen Shaun Maloney’s men slip out of the guaranteed Europa Conference League places and are in danger of dropping into the bottom half.

Who will claim a vital victory at Easter Road?

Hibernian team news

Hibernian v Rangers – Scottish Premiership – Easter Road Hibernian’s Christian Doidge celebrates scoring his side’s second goal of the game with team-mate Martin Boyle during the Scottish Premiership match at Easter Road, Edinburgh. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA Images via Getty Images)

Ryan Porteous was sent off at Pittodrie a fortnight ago and, after Hibs’ unsuccessful appealed, he’s now suspended for four Premiership games.

Thankfully, he will be available for the Edinburgh Derby cup semi-final, but that isn’t much help here.

Without him, Paul Hanlon will come in at centre-back alongside Rocky Bushiri.

In goal, Matt Macey remains out so Kevin Dabrowski will continue in goal.

At the other end of the pitch, goals will continue to be a problem with Martin Boyle having departed and Kevin Nisbet out for the season.

Elias Hoff Melkersen could lead the line, after his recent Scottish Cup brace at Motherwell, chosen over Christian Doidge.

Dundee United team news

Dundee United v Inverness Caledonian Thistle – Scottish Premiership DUNDEE, SCOTLAND – AUGUST 10: A general view inside the ground before the Scottish Premier League match between Dundee United and Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Tannadice Park on August 10, 2013 in Dundee, Scotland (Photo by Paul Thomas/Getty Images)

The good news for Dundee United is that Tony Watt is fit again, making his return in Paisley before the international break.

Marc McNulty, was bagged a dramatic last-gasp winner in that one, will continue as his partner with Nicky Clark missing out.

At the back, Charlie Mulgrew and captain Ryan Edwards remain a very sold centre-back partnership.

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