Hearts Seek Third Consecutive Edinburgh Derby Win Amid Premiership Lead

The upcoming Edinburgh derby between Hearts and Hibernian is highly anticipated, with Hearts currently leading the Scottish Premiership and seeking to continue their unbeaten start to the season. Hearts, under Derek McInnes, have been impressive, including a recent 2-0 win at Ibrox and a 3-0 victory over Falkirk, positioning them at the top of the table and two points ahead of Celtic. Hibernian, unbeaten but with several draws, recently held Celtic to a goalless draw and are aiming to improve on their mixed results this season. Injury concerns affect both teams, with Hearts seeing the return of goalkeeper Craig Gordon and others pushing for fitness, while Hibs await late fitness decisions on key players. Historically, Hearts have a strong home record against Hibs, with recent matches showing competitive scoring from both sides. The match promises to be a crucial test for Hearts to maintain their momentum and for Hibs to challenge their city rivals' dominance in the league.