The pundits have been out in force casting their predictions for Hearts vs Hibs this Sunday at Hampden Park.
Edinburgh derbies are fraught with tension at the best times but they escalate on Premier Sports Cup semi-final duty. Victory books a place in December’s Hampden showpiece against either Aberdeen or Rangers and renews fans hopes of a glorious day before Christmas.
Derby bragging rights are an added bonus and plenty of ex-pros have been giving their verdicts on how things may play out in Mount Florida. Here are how 13 pundits see Hearts vs Hibs playing out this Sunday afternoon.
1. Alan Hutton
”Both teams will turn up fancying that they can win and everything that goes along with it, the bragging rights, an opportunity for silverware, so I'm really looking forward to it. I'll be there and can't wait for it. I think Hearts win the derby." | Getty Images
2. Ian McCall (Sportsound)
"I thought Hibs played reasonably well in the second half against St Mirren but they don't look particularly well balanced. It's a cup semi so Hibs will have a puncher's chance."
3. Neil Lennon (Sky)
"They have a couple of big games coming up now, St Mirren, Hearts, Aberdeen away. They are the ones that you’ll really find out about them.” | SNS Group
