Hearts vs Hibs predictions as Evening News writers gaze into crystal ball for Premier Sports Cup semi-final

Edinburgh News journalists have shared their predictions ahead of the Premier Sports Cup semi-final clash between Edinburgh rivals Hearts and Hibernian at Hampden Park. The winner of Sunday's match will advance to December's final to face either Rangers or Aberdeen. Most writers favor Wouter Vrancken's Hearts squad, citing superior attacking depth, recent domestic form, and Hibs' ongoing transition under new manager Marink Reedijk.

Six of the seven featured writers predicted a victory for Hearts, highlighting attacking threats such as Josh McPake, Calvin Miller, and Claudio Braga despite squad injuries. Predicted winning scorelines for Hearts range from 2-0 to 4-1. Writer John Greechan provided the sole contrarian prediction, backing Hibernian to prevail in a dramatic 5-4 thriller, pointing to tactical preparation and gradual improvements under Reedijk.